Comprehensive Income

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

F. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Comprehensive income was as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March  31,					Six Months Ended March 31,
	2012		2011			2012		2011
Net income attributable to Powell Industries, Inc.	$	7,411	$	1,733		$	5,666	$	4,165
Unrealized gain on foreign currency translation, net of tax		826		1,712			618		2,072
Unrealized loss on derivative contracts, net of tax		—		(10	)		—		(3	)
Comprehensive income	$	8,237	$	3,435		$	6,284	$	6,234