General Dynamics Corporation (GD)vsPowell Industries Inc (POWL)
GD
General Dynamics Corporation
$344.30
+1.64%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $93.11B
POWL
Powell Industries Inc
$277.27
+9.38%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $9.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Dynamics Corporation generates 4617% more annual revenue ($52.55B vs $1.11B). POWL leads profitability with a 16.8% profit margin vs 8.0%. GD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.46. GD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
GD
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
POWL
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-25.5%
Fair Value
$285.95
Current Price
$344.30
$58.35 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for POWL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.4% earnings growth
Trading at 15.1x book value
4.0% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GD
The strongest argument for GD centers on Market Cap.
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 : GD
The primary concerns for GD are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : POWL
The primary concerns for POWL are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 49.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
POWL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
GD is growing revenue faster at 7.8% — sustainability is the question.
GD generates stronger free cash flow (952M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
GD scores higher overall (54/100 vs 52/100). 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.
General Dynamics Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) is an American aerospace and defense corporation. It is headquartered in Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia.
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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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