Comprehensive Income

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

G. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Comprehensive income was as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2011			2010			2011			2010
	(As restated, see Note M)						(As restated, see Note M)
Net income attributable to Powell Industries, Inc.	$	73		$	10,286		$	4,237		$	29,790
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency translation, net of tax		(559	)		(159	)		1,514			(77	)
Unrealized loss on derivative contracts, net of tax		(9	)		(7	)		(13	)		(203	)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	(495	)	$	10,120		$	5,738		$	29,510