Bloom Energy Corp (BE)vsPowell Industries Inc (POWL)
BE
Bloom Energy Corp
$291.34
+5.52%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $86.14B
POWL
Powell Industries Inc
$284.87
-5.06%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $10.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Bloom Energy Corp generates 116% more annual revenue ($2.45B vs $1.13B). POWL leads profitability with a 16.5% profit margin vs 0.3%. BE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.45. POWL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
BE
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
POWL
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 130.4% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Areas to Watch
ROE of 0.7% — below average capital efficiency
0.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 89.9x book value
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 : BE
The strongest argument for BE centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 130.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.45 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : BE
The primary concerns for BE are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.01 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 0.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
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
BE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while POWL is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BE carries more volatility with a beta of 3.83 — expect wider price swings.
BE is growing revenue faster at 130.4% — sustainability is the question.
POWL generates stronger free cash flow (49M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
POWL scores higher overall (49/100 vs 42/100), backed by strong 16.5% margins. Both earn "Hold" 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.
Bloom Energy Corp
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Bloom Energy Corporation designs, manufactures and sells solid oxide fuel cell systems for on-site power generation in the United States, Japan, China, India, and the Republic of Korea. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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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