Advanced Energy Industries Inc (AEIS)vsPowell Industries Inc (POWL)
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
$287.25
+4.94%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $11.56B
POWL
Powell Industries Inc
$182.50
+3.17%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Advanced Energy Industries Inc generates 76% more annual revenue ($2.04B vs $1.16B). POWL leads profitability with a 16.5% profit margin vs 10.8%. POWL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.98. AEIS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
AEIS
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
POWL
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 30.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 93.4% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 20.5%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 8.8x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AEIS
The strongest argument for AEIS centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 30.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : POWL
The strongest argument for POWL centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.5% and operating margin at 20.5%.
Bear Case : AEIS
The primary concerns for AEIS are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 53.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : POWL
The primary concerns for POWL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AEIS profiles as a growth stock while POWL is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
AEIS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
AEIS is growing revenue faster at 30.0% — sustainability is the question.
POWL generates stronger free cash flow (94M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AEIS scores higher overall (65/100 vs 60/100) and 30.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures, sells and supports precision energy conversion, measurement and control solutions globally. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Powell Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Powell Industries, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and services custom-designed equipment and systems for the distribution, control, and monitoring of electrical power. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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