Advanced Energy Industries Inc (AEIS)vsPowell Industries Inc (POWL)
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
$294.81
-8.14%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.14B
POWL
Powell Industries Inc
$284.87
-5.06%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $10.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Advanced Energy Industries Inc generates 68% more annual revenue ($1.91B vs $1.13B). POWL leads profitability with a 16.5% profit margin vs 10.0%. AEIS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.77. AEIS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
AEIS
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
POWL
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 144.8% YoY
Revenue surging 26.3% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.1x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 15.5x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 1.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AEIS
The strongest argument for AEIS centers on EPS Growth, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 26.3% 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 19.4%.
Bear Case : AEIS
The primary concerns for AEIS are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 68.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : POWL
The primary concerns for POWL are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 57.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
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 1.40 — expect wider price swings.
AEIS is growing revenue faster at 26.3% — sustainability is the question.
POWL generates stronger free cash flow (49M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AEIS scores higher overall (59/100 vs 49/100) and 26.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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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