Comprehensive Income (Loss)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

F. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Comprehensive income (loss) is as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months  Ended December 31,
	2011			2010
Net income (loss) attributable to Powell Industries, Inc.	$	(1,745	)	$	2,432
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency translation		(207	)		360
Unrealized gain on derivative contracts		—			7
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	(1,952	)	$	2,799