Does the media favor POWL or NVT?

In the previous week, nVent Electric had 13 more articles in the media than Powell Industries. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for nVent Electric and 3 mentions for Powell Industries. nVent Electric's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Powell Industries' score of 0.27 indicating that nVent Electric is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Powell Industries 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral nVent Electric 3 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 10 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, POWL or HUBB?

Hubbell has higher revenue and earnings than Powell Industries. Hubbell 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 6.29 $180.75M $5.21 36.58 Hubbell $5.84B 4.22 $887.10M $16.89 27.66

Is POWL or HUBB more profitable?

Powell Industries has a net margin of 16.49% compared to Hubbell's net margin of 14.49%. Powell Industries' return on equity of 27.51% beat Hubbell's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Powell Industries 16.49% 27.51% 15.94% Hubbell 14.49% 27.11% 11.48%

Does the media prefer POWL or HUBB?

In the previous week, Hubbell had 4 more articles in the media than Powell Industries. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Hubbell and 3 mentions for Powell Industries. Hubbell's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat Powell Industries' score of 0.27 indicating that Hubbell is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Powell Industries 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Hubbell 0 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger 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 6.29 $180.75M $5.21 36.58 Vicor $452.70M 31.43 $118.56M $3.12 98.91

Is POWL or VICR more profitable?

Vicor has a net margin of 30.65% compared to Powell Industries' net margin of 16.49%. Powell Industries' return on equity of 27.51% beat Vicor's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Powell Industries 16.49% 27.51% 15.94% Vicor 30.65% 19.83% 18.18%

Does the media refer more to POWL or VICR?

In the previous week, Vicor had 14 more articles in the media than Powell Industries. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Vicor and 3 mentions for Powell Industries. Vicor's average media sentiment score of 0.73 beat Powell Industries' score of 0.27 indicating that Vicor is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Powell Industries 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Vicor 9 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer GNRC or POWL?

In the previous week, Generac had 8 more articles in the media than Powell Industries. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Generac and 3 mentions for Powell Industries. Generac's average media sentiment score of 0.34 beat Powell Industries' score of 0.27 indicating that Generac is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Generac 2 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Powell Industries 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better earnings & valuation, NXT or POWL?

Nextpower has higher revenue and earnings than Powell Industries. Nextpower 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 Nextpower $3.56B 3.39 $585.88M $3.86 20.59 Powell Industries $1.10B 6.29 $180.75M $5.21 36.58

Does the media prefer NXT or POWL?

In the previous week, Nextpower had 3 more articles in the media than Powell Industries. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Nextpower and 3 mentions for Powell Industries. Nextpower's average media sentiment score of 0.47 beat Powell Industries' score of 0.27 indicating that Nextpower is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Nextpower 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Powell Industries 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

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POWL vs. NVT, HUBB, VICR, GNRC, and NXT

Should you buy Powell Industries stock or one of its competitors? Powell Industries's main competitors and comparable companies include nVent Electric (NVT), Hubbell (HUBB), Vicor (VICR), Generac (GNRC), and Nextpower (NXT). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "electrical components & equipment" industry.

How does Powell Industries compare to nVent Electric?

Powell Industries (NASDAQ:POWL) and nVent Electric (NYSE:NVT) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, risk, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Powell Industries has a net margin of 16.49% compared to nVent Electric's net margin of 12.38%. Powell Industries' return on equity of 27.51% beat nVent Electric's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Powell Industries	16.49%	27.51%	15.94%
nVent Electric	12.38%	18.85%	10.30%

In the previous week, nVent Electric had 13 more articles in the media than Powell Industries. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for nVent Electric and 3 mentions for Powell Industries. nVent Electric's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Powell Industries' score of 0.27 indicating that nVent Electric is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Powell Industries	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
nVent Electric	3 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	10 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Powell Industries currently has a consensus target price of $215.42, suggesting a potential upside of 13.02%. nVent Electric has a consensus target price of $198.67, suggesting a potential upside of 19.66%. Given nVent Electric's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe nVent Electric 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)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86
nVent Electric	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.11

nVent Electric has higher revenue and earnings than Powell Industries. Powell Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than nVent Electric, 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	6.29	$180.75M	$5.21	36.58
nVent Electric	$3.89B	6.90	$710.20M	$3.66	45.36

Powell Industries pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. nVent Electric pays an annual dividend of $0.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Powell Industries pays out 6.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. nVent Electric pays out 23.0% 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. Powell Industries has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years and nVent Electric has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

89.8% of Powell Industries shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.1% of nVent Electric shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of Powell Industries shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of nVent Electric shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Powell Industries has a beta of 1.17, meaning that its share price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, nVent Electric has a beta of 1.35, meaning that its share price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

nVent Electric beats Powell Industries on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Powell Industries compare to Hubbell?

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

Powell Industries presently has a consensus target price of $215.42, indicating a potential upside of 13.02%. Hubbell has a consensus target price of $551.78, indicating a potential upside of 18.09%. Given Hubbell's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Hubbell 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)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86
Hubbell	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.64

Powell Industries pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Hubbell pays an annual dividend of $5.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Powell Industries pays out 6.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Hubbell pays out 33.6% 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 Hubbell has increased its dividend for 17 consecutive years. Hubbell is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Powell Industries has a net margin of 16.49% compared to Hubbell's net margin of 14.49%. Powell Industries' return on equity of 27.51% beat Hubbell's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Powell Industries	16.49%	27.51%	15.94%
Hubbell	14.49%	27.11%	11.48%

In the previous week, Hubbell had 4 more articles in the media than Powell Industries. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Hubbell and 3 mentions for Powell Industries. Hubbell's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat Powell Industries' score of 0.27 indicating that Hubbell is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Powell Industries	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Hubbell	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Hubbell has higher revenue and earnings than Powell Industries. Hubbell 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	6.29	$180.75M	$5.21	36.58
Hubbell	$5.84B	4.22	$887.10M	$16.89	27.66

89.8% of Powell Industries shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.2% of Hubbell shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of Powell Industries shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Hubbell shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Powell Industries has a beta of 1.17, indicating that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hubbell has a beta of 0.85, indicating that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

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

How does Powell Industries compare to Vicor?

Powell Industries (NASDAQ:POWL) and Vicor (NASDAQ:VICR) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Vicor has a net margin of 30.65% compared to Powell Industries' net margin of 16.49%. Powell Industries' return on equity of 27.51% beat Vicor's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Powell Industries	16.49%	27.51%	15.94%
Vicor	30.65%	19.83%	18.18%

In the previous week, Vicor had 14 more articles in the media than Powell Industries. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Vicor and 3 mentions for Powell Industries. Vicor's average media sentiment score of 0.73 beat Powell Industries' score of 0.27 indicating that Vicor is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Powell Industries	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Vicor	9 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Powell Industries has a beta of 1.17, meaning that its share price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vicor has a beta of 2.37, meaning that its share price is 137% more volatile than the broader market.

Powell Industries currently has a consensus price target of $215.42, indicating a potential upside of 13.02%. Vicor has a consensus price target of $391.67, indicating a potential upside of 26.92%. Given Vicor's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Vicor 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)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86
Vicor	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

89.8% of Powell Industries shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.5% of Vicor shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of Powell Industries shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 28.3% of Vicor shares are held by company 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	6.29	$180.75M	$5.21	36.58
Vicor	$452.70M	31.43	$118.56M	$3.12	98.91

Summary

Vicor beats Powell Industries on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Powell Industries compare to Generac?

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

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	2.92	$159.55M	$4.34	47.92
Powell Industries	$1.10B	6.29	$180.75M	$5.21	36.58

Generac has a beta of 1.91, indicating that its share price is 91% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Powell Industries has a beta of 1.17, indicating that its share price is 17% more volatile than the broader market.

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

In the previous week, Generac had 8 more articles in the media than Powell Industries. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Generac and 3 mentions for Powell Industries. Generac's average media sentiment score of 0.34 beat Powell Industries' score of 0.27 indicating that Generac is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Generac	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Powell Industries	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Generac presently has a consensus target price of $292.25, suggesting a potential upside of 40.52%. Powell Industries has a consensus target price of $215.42, suggesting a potential upside of 13.02%. Given Generac's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly 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)	7 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.70
Powell Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86

Powell Industries has a net margin of 16.49% compared to Generac's net margin of 5.82%. Powell Industries' return on equity of 27.51% beat Generac's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Generac	5.82%	17.83%	8.58%
Powell Industries	16.49%	27.51%	15.94%

Summary

Powell Industries beats Generac on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Powell Industries compare to Nextpower?

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

Nextpower has a beta of 1.94, suggesting that its stock price is 94% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Powell Industries has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market.

Nextpower currently has a consensus price target of $143.19, suggesting a potential upside of 80.16%. Powell Industries has a consensus price target of $215.42, suggesting a potential upside of 13.02%. Given Nextpower's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Nextpower is more favorable than Powell Industries.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Nextpower	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	23 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.89
Powell Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86

67.4% of Nextpower shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.8% of Powell Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Nextpower 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, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Nextpower has higher revenue and earnings than Powell Industries. Nextpower 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
Nextpower	$3.56B	3.39	$585.88M	$3.86	20.59
Powell Industries	$1.10B	6.29	$180.75M	$5.21	36.58

In the previous week, Nextpower had 3 more articles in the media than Powell Industries. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Nextpower and 3 mentions for Powell Industries. Nextpower's average media sentiment score of 0.47 beat Powell Industries' score of 0.27 indicating that Nextpower is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Nextpower	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Powell Industries	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Powell Industries has a net margin of 16.49% compared to Nextpower's net margin of 16.36%. Powell Industries' return on equity of 27.51% beat Nextpower's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Nextpower	16.36%	26.29%	15.02%
Powell Industries	16.49%	27.51%	15.94%

Summary

Powell Industries beats Nextpower on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Powell Industries	Electrical Equipment Industry	Industrials Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$6.72B	$10.39B	$10.14B	$13.08B
Dividend Yield	0.20%	2.34%	96.85%	15.88%
P/E Ratio	36.58	45.63	25.16	25.80
Price / Sales	6.29	1,557.66	273.32	90.99
Price / Cash	35.52	34.08	23.82	51.29
Price / Book	10.77	6.94	4.77	6.26
Net Income	$180.75M	$139.54M	$616.98M	$360.95M
7 Day Performance	0.56%	-1.67%	1,553.12%	-1.80%
1 Month Performance	11.78%	-1.02%	1,552.22%	-4.02%
1 Year Performance	85.94%	-0.93%	2.60%	2.18%

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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	3.3028 of 5 stars	$190.60 +3.3%	$215.42 +13.0%	+80.3%	$6.72B	$1.10B	36.58	3,458	Analyst Forecast
NVT nVent Electric	4.6514 of 5 stars	$164.30 -0.1%	$198.67 +20.9%	+65.8%	$26.59B	$3.89B	44.89	12,000	News Coverage
HUBB Hubbell	4.7334 of 5 stars	$466.21 -0.1%	$551.78 +18.4%	+8.4%	$24.63B	$5.84B	27.60	18,000	Analyst Forecast
VICR Vicor	4.1277 of 5 stars	$281.96 flat	$381.67 +35.4%	+525.8%	$13.00B	$474.01M	90.37	1,115	Trending News Analyst Forecast Gap Up
GNRC Generac	4.6678 of 5 stars	$208.14 +0.0%	$295.40 +41.9%	+23.9%	$12.28B	$4.21B	47.96	9,400	Analyst Forecast Gap Down

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How does Powell Industries compare to nVent Electric?

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Which has higher valuation and earnings, POWL or NVT?

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How does Powell Industries compare to Vicor?

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How does Powell Industries compare to Generac?

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