Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. (FPS)vsPowell Industries Inc (POWL)
FPS
Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.
$32.49
-9.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $9.51B
POWL
Powell Industries Inc
$584.56
+4.30%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Powell Industries Inc generates 26% more annual revenue ($1.11B vs $882.45M). POWL leads profitability with a 16.8% profit margin vs 2.1%. FPS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.39. POWL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
FPS
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
POWL
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for FPS.
Margin of Safety
-0.5%
Fair Value
$589.68
Current Price
$584.56
$5.12 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 83.9% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
2.1% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 10.6x book value
4.0% revenue growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FPS
The strongest argument for FPS centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 83.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : POWL
The strongest argument for POWL centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.8% and operating margin at 17.0%.
Bear Case : FPS
The primary concerns for FPS are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : POWL
The primary concerns for POWL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FPS profiles as a hypergrowth stock while POWL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FPS is growing revenue faster at 83.9% — sustainability is the question.
POWL generates stronger free cash flow (42M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
POWL scores higher overall (56/100 vs 41/100), backed by strong 16.8% margins. 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.
Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Forgent Power Solutions, Inc designs and manufactures electrical distribution equipment used in data centers, the power grid and energy-intensive industrial facilities. The company is headquartered in Dayton, Minnesota.
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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