Does the media favor POWL or ROP?

In the previous week, Roper Technologies had 7 more articles in the media than Powell Industries. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Roper Technologies and 4 mentions for Powell Industries. Roper Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat Powell Industries' score of 1.03 indicating that Roper Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Powell Industries 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Roper Technologies 9 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to GNRC or POWL?

In the previous week, Generac had 14 more articles in the media than Powell Industries. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Generac and 4 mentions for Powell Industries. Generac's average media sentiment score of 1.31 beat Powell Industries' score of 1.03 indicating that Generac is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Generac 14 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Powell Industries 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher earnings and valuation, POWL or VICR?

Powell Industries has higher revenue and earnings than Vicor. Powell Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Vicor, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Powell Industries $1.10B 9.80 $180.75M $5.11 58.16 Vicor $452.70M 33.36 $118.56M $2.99 110.83

Is POWL or VICR more profitable?

Vicor has a net margin of 28.98% compared to Powell Industries' net margin of 16.51%. Powell Industries' return on equity of 28.61% beat Vicor's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Powell Industries 16.51% 28.61% 16.90% Vicor 28.98% 20.21% 18.26%

Does the media favor POWL or VICR?

In the previous week, Vicor had 11 more articles in the media than Powell Industries. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Vicor and 4 mentions for Powell Industries. Powell Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Vicor's score of 0.50 indicating that Powell Industries is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Powell Industries 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Vicor 8 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has higher valuation and earnings, AYI or POWL?

Acuity has higher revenue and earnings than Powell Industries. Acuity is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Powell Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Acuity $4.35B 2.21 $396.60M $13.64 23.26 Powell Industries $1.10B 9.80 $180.75M $5.11 58.16

Is AYI or POWL more profitable?

Powell Industries has a net margin of 16.51% compared to Acuity's net margin of 9.37%. Powell Industries' return on equity of 28.61% beat Acuity's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Acuity 9.37% 20.74% 12.20% Powell Industries 16.51% 28.61% 16.90%

Does the media favor AYI or POWL?

In the previous week, Acuity had 9 more articles in the media than Powell Industries. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Acuity and 4 mentions for Powell Industries. Acuity's average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat Powell Industries' score of 1.03 indicating that Acuity is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Acuity 10 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Powell Industries 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better valuation and earnings, ENS or POWL?

Enersys has higher revenue and earnings than Powell Industries. Enersys is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Powell Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Enersys $3.75B 2.22 $293.56M $7.71 29.54 Powell Industries $1.10B 9.80 $180.75M $5.11 58.16

Is ENS or POWL more profitable?

Powell Industries has a net margin of 16.51% compared to Enersys' net margin of 7.83%. Powell Industries' return on equity of 28.61% beat Enersys' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Enersys 7.83% 21.39% 9.93% Powell Industries 16.51% 28.61% 16.90%

Does the media prefer ENS or POWL?

In the previous week, Enersys and Enersys both had 4 articles in the media. Powell Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Enersys' score of 0.33 indicating that Powell Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Enersys 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Powell Industries 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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POWL vs. ROP, GNRC, VICR, AYI, and ENS

Should you buy Powell Industries stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Powell Industries with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Powell Industries include Roper Technologies (ROP), Generac (GNRC), Vicor (VICR), Acuity (AYI), and Enersys (ENS). These companies are all part of the "electrical components & equipment" industry.

How does Powell Industries compare to Roper Technologies?

Powell Industries (NASDAQ:POWL) and Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP) are both large-cap electrical components & equipment companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment and earnings.

89.8% of Powell Industries shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.3% of Roper Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of Powell Industries shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Roper Technologies shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Powell Industries pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Roper Technologies pays an annual dividend of $3.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Powell Industries pays out 7.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Roper Technologies pays out 22.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Powell Industries has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Roper Technologies has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

Roper Technologies has a net margin of 21.12% compared to Powell Industries' net margin of 16.51%. Powell Industries' return on equity of 28.61% beat Roper Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Powell Industries	16.51%	28.61%	16.90%
Roper Technologies	21.12%	11.16%	6.38%

Powell Industries has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Roper Technologies has a beta of 0.77, suggesting that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Roper Technologies had 7 more articles in the media than Powell Industries. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Roper Technologies and 4 mentions for Powell Industries. Roper Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat Powell Industries' score of 1.03 indicating that Roper Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Powell Industries	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Roper Technologies	9 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Roper Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Powell Industries. Roper Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Powell Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Powell Industries	$1.10B	9.80	$180.75M	$5.11	58.16
Roper Technologies	$7.90B	4.22	$1.54B	$16.01	20.63

Powell Industries currently has a consensus price target of $236.67, indicating a potential downside of 20.37%. Roper Technologies has a consensus price target of $472.07, indicating a potential upside of 42.94%. Given Roper Technologies' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Roper Technologies is more favorable than Powell Industries.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Powell Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71
Roper Technologies	4 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

Summary

Roper Technologies beats Powell Industries on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Powell Industries compare to Generac?

Generac (NYSE:GNRC) and Powell Industries (NASDAQ:POWL) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability and valuation.

Generac currently has a consensus target price of $278.65, indicating a potential downside of 0.16%. Powell Industries has a consensus target price of $236.67, indicating a potential downside of 20.37%. Given Generac's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Generac is more favorable than Powell Industries.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Generac	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.72
Powell Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71

Powell Industries has a net margin of 16.51% compared to Generac's net margin of 4.37%. Powell Industries' return on equity of 28.61% beat Generac's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Generac	4.37%	15.45%	7.35%
Powell Industries	16.51%	28.61%	16.90%

In the previous week, Generac had 14 more articles in the media than Powell Industries. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Generac and 4 mentions for Powell Industries. Generac's average media sentiment score of 1.31 beat Powell Industries' score of 1.03 indicating that Generac is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Generac	14 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Powell Industries	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Powell Industries has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Generac. Powell Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Generac, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Generac	$4.21B	3.90	$159.55M	$3.19	87.49
Powell Industries	$1.10B	9.80	$180.75M	$5.11	58.16

84.0% of Generac shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.8% of Powell Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Generac shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Powell Industries shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Generac has a beta of 1.93, meaning that its share price is 93% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Powell Industries has a beta of 1.11, meaning that its share price is 11% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Generac beats Powell Industries on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Powell Industries compare to Vicor?

Powell Industries (NASDAQ:POWL) and Vicor (NASDAQ:VICR) are both large-cap electrical components & equipment companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and risk.

Vicor has a net margin of 28.98% compared to Powell Industries' net margin of 16.51%. Powell Industries' return on equity of 28.61% beat Vicor's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Powell Industries	16.51%	28.61%	16.90%
Vicor	28.98%	20.21%	18.26%

In the previous week, Vicor had 11 more articles in the media than Powell Industries. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Vicor and 4 mentions for Powell Industries. Powell Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Vicor's score of 0.50 indicating that Powell Industries is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Powell Industries	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Vicor	8 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Powell Industries has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its share price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vicor has a beta of 2.36, suggesting that its share price is 136% more volatile than the broader market.

89.8% of Powell Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.5% of Vicor shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Powell Industries shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 28.3% of Vicor shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Powell Industries has higher revenue and earnings than Vicor. Powell Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Vicor, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Powell Industries	$1.10B	9.80	$180.75M	$5.11	58.16
Vicor	$452.70M	33.36	$118.56M	$2.99	110.83

Powell Industries currently has a consensus price target of $236.67, indicating a potential downside of 20.37%. Vicor has a consensus price target of $228.33, indicating a potential downside of 31.09%. Given Powell Industries' higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Powell Industries is more favorable than Vicor.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Powell Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71
Vicor	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

Vicor beats Powell Industries on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Powell Industries compare to Acuity?

Acuity (NYSE:AYI) and Powell Industries (NASDAQ:POWL) are both electrical components & equipment companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Acuity currently has a consensus target price of $369.17, indicating a potential upside of 16.35%. Powell Industries has a consensus target price of $236.67, indicating a potential downside of 20.37%. Given Acuity's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Acuity is more favorable than Powell Industries.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Acuity	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56
Powell Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71

In the previous week, Acuity had 9 more articles in the media than Powell Industries. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Acuity and 4 mentions for Powell Industries. Acuity's average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat Powell Industries' score of 1.03 indicating that Acuity is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Acuity	10 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Powell Industries	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Acuity has a beta of 1.31, meaning that its share price is 31% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Powell Industries has a beta of 1.11, meaning that its share price is 11% more volatile than the broader market.

98.2% of Acuity shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.8% of Powell Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.9% of Acuity shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Powell Industries shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Acuity pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Powell Industries pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Acuity pays out 5.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Powell Industries pays out 7.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Acuity has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Powell Industries has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Acuity is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Powell Industries has a net margin of 16.51% compared to Acuity's net margin of 9.37%. Powell Industries' return on equity of 28.61% beat Acuity's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Acuity	9.37%	20.74%	12.20%
Powell Industries	16.51%	28.61%	16.90%

Acuity has higher revenue and earnings than Powell Industries. Acuity is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Powell Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Acuity	$4.35B	2.21	$396.60M	$13.64	23.26
Powell Industries	$1.10B	9.80	$180.75M	$5.11	58.16

Summary

Acuity beats Powell Industries on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Powell Industries compare to Enersys?

Enersys (NYSE:ENS) and Powell Industries (NASDAQ:POWL) are both industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Enersys has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its share price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Powell Industries has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its share price is 11% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Enersys and Enersys both had 4 articles in the media. Powell Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Enersys' score of 0.33 indicating that Powell Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Enersys	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Powell Industries	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Enersys has higher revenue and earnings than Powell Industries. Enersys is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Powell Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Enersys	$3.75B	2.22	$293.56M	$7.71	29.54
Powell Industries	$1.10B	9.80	$180.75M	$5.11	58.16

Powell Industries has a net margin of 16.51% compared to Enersys' net margin of 7.83%. Powell Industries' return on equity of 28.61% beat Enersys' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Enersys	7.83%	21.39%	9.93%
Powell Industries	16.51%	28.61%	16.90%

Enersys presently has a consensus target price of $265.00, indicating a potential upside of 16.37%. Powell Industries has a consensus target price of $236.67, indicating a potential downside of 20.37%. Given Enersys' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Enersys is more favorable than Powell Industries.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Enersys	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
Powell Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71

Enersys pays an annual dividend of $1.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Powell Industries pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Enersys pays out 13.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Powell Industries pays out 7.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Enersys has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Powell Industries has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

94.9% of Enersys shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.8% of Powell Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Enersys shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Powell Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Powell Industries beats Enersys on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Powell Industries	MACH Industry	Industrials Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$10.83B	$38.96B	$9.64B	$12.60B
Dividend Yield	0.12%	0.89%	3.55%	5.81%
P/E Ratio	58.16	30.48	25.92	24.42
Price / Sales	9.80	118.99	4,969.03	111.09
Price / Cash	57.23	27.75	27.85	37.84
Price / Book	16.79	6.11	4.69	6.60
Net Income	$180.75M	$909.86M	$792.16M	$337.10M
7 Day Performance	0.83%	5.88%	1.53%	0.83%
1 Month Performance	9.77%	4.24%	1.57%	2.25%
1 Year Performance	408.27%	113.09%	26.20%	36.14%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
POWL Powell Industries	3.391 of 5 stars	$297.20 flat	$236.67 -20.4%	+408.3%	$10.83B	$1.10B	58.16	3,458	Positive News High Trading Volume
ROP Roper Technologies	4.7042 of 5 stars	$334.97 flat	$472.07 +40.9%	-41.2%	$33.81B	$7.90B	20.92	19,400	Positive News
GNRC Generac	3.6809 of 5 stars	$262.13 -0.1%	$278.65 +6.3%	+118.8%	$15.43B	$4.21B	82.17	9,400	News Coverage Positive News Analyst Downgrade
VICR Vicor	3.0377 of 5 stars	$303.77 flat	$228.33 -24.8%	+651.9%	$13.85B	$452.70M	101.60	1,115	News Coverage Insider Trade Gap Up
AYI Acuity	4.8075 of 5 stars	$296.89 -0.1%	$369.17 +24.3%	+16.1%	$9.01B	$4.59B	21.77	13,800	News Coverage Positive News Upcoming Earnings Analyst Upgrade Gap Up

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Is POWL or ROP more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, POWL or ROP?

Does the media favor POWL or ROP?

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How does Powell Industries compare to Acuity?

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Which has more risk and volatility, AYI or POWL?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of AYI or POWL?

Is AYI or POWL a better dividend stock?

Is AYI or POWL more profitable?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, AYI or POWL?

Summary

How does Powell Industries compare to Enersys?

Which has more risk & volatility, ENS or POWL?

Does the media prefer ENS or POWL?

Which has better valuation and earnings, ENS or POWL?

Is ENS or POWL more profitable?

Do analysts prefer ENS or POWL?

Is ENS or POWL a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in ENS or POWL?

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