Powell Industries Inc (POWL) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-08-06 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

53 /100 composite · 7 modules · semis-cyclical weight set

Valuation 43
Quality 64
Growth 61
Balance sheet 77
Cash quality 37
Capital allocation 53
Momentum 37

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

12.69 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

6/8 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-2.37 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-08-06

Quick answers

What is Powell Industries Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 53/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-06: valuation 43, quality 64, growth 61, balance sheet 77, cash quality 37, capital allocation 53, momentum 37. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Powell Industries Inc's Altman Z-Score?

12.69, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-08-06. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Powell Industries Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

6 of 8, as of 2026-08-06. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Powell Industries Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.37 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-08-06. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.