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POOL CORP (POOL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:POOL - US73278L1052 - Common Stock

243.89 USD
+7.18 (+3.03%)
Last: 11/25/2025, 8:07:25 PM
243.89 USD
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After Hours: 11/25/2025, 8:07:25 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, POOL scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. POOL was compared to 23 industry peers in the Distributors industry. While POOL belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. POOL is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

POOL had positive earnings in the past year.
POOL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years POOL has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years POOL had a positive operating cash flow.
POOL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPOOL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

POOL has a Return On Assets of 11.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. POOL outperforms 86.96% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 29.72%, POOL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
POOL has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.15%) than 91.30% of its industry peers.
POOL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 22.40%. This is significantly above the industry average of 13.91%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.15%) for POOL is well below the 3 year average (22.40%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that POOL had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.71%
ROE 29.72%
ROIC 16.15%
ROA(3y)16.3%
ROA(5y)18.02%
ROE(3y)44.61%
ROE(5y)50.38%
ROIC(3y)22.4%
ROIC(5y)24.25%
POOL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPOOL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80 100

1.3 Margins

POOL has a better Profit Margin (7.75%) than 82.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of POOL has remained more or less at the same level.
POOL has a Operating Margin of 11.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. POOL outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
POOL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 29.59%, POOL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
POOL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.12%
PM (TTM) 7.75%
GM 29.6%
OM growth 3Y-9.5%
OM growth 5Y1.73%
PM growth 3Y-12.84%
PM growth 5Y-0.1%
GM growth 3Y-0.96%
GM growth 5Y0.52%
POOL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPOOL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), POOL is creating value.
POOL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for POOL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for POOL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
POOL Yearly Shares OutstandingPOOL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
POOL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPOOL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.24 indicates that POOL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
POOL has a Altman-Z score of 5.24. This is in the better half of the industry: POOL outperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of POOL is 2.69, which is a good value as it means it would take POOL, 2.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.69, POOL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
POOL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76. This is a neutral value indicating POOL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
POOL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.76 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. POOL is outperformed by 60.87% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.76
Debt/FCF 2.69
Altman-Z 5.24
ROIC/WACC1.66
WACC9.74%
POOL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPOOL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.57 indicates that POOL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
POOL has a better Current ratio (2.57) than 69.57% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that POOL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
POOL has a Quick ratio of 0.87. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: POOL outperforms 47.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.57
Quick Ratio 0.87
POOL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPOOL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

POOL shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.68%.
POOL shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.97% yearly.
POOL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.60%.
POOL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.67% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.68%
EPS 3Y-10.87%
EPS 5Y11.97%
EPS Q2Q%3.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.6%
Revenue growth 3Y0.1%
Revenue growth 5Y10.67%
Sales Q2Q%1.27%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.68% on average over the next years.
POOL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.11% yearly.
EPS Next Y-1.2%
EPS Next 2Y2.57%
EPS Next 3Y5.1%
EPS Next 5Y4.68%
Revenue Next Year0.39%
Revenue Next 2Y1.96%
Revenue Next 3Y2.84%
Revenue Next 5Y3.11%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
POOL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPOOL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B
POOL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPOOL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.25, the valuation of POOL can be described as rather expensive.
POOL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. POOL is cheaper than 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
POOL is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.55, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of POOL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, POOL is valued a bit cheaper than 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.79. POOL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.25
Fwd PE 20.55
POOL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPOOL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

POOL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, POOL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.02
EV/EBITDA 15.28
POOL Per share dataPOOL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of POOL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.86
EPS Next 2Y2.57%
EPS Next 3Y5.1%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

POOL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.17%.
The stock price of POOL dropped by -21.51% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
POOL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.53.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, POOL has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.17%

5.2 History

The dividend of POOL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 17.54%!
POOL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
POOL has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.54%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years20
POOL Yearly Dividends per sharePOOL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

POOL pays out 44.90% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of POOL is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP44.9%
EPS Next 2Y2.57%
EPS Next 3Y5.1%
POOL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPOOL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
POOL Dividend Payout.POOL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.POOL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

POOL CORP

NASDAQ:POOL (11/25/2025, 8:07:25 PM)

After market: 243.89 0 (0%)

243.89

+7.18 (+3.03%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryDistributors
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners103.05%
Inst Owner Change-7.39%
Ins Owners3.11%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap9.08B
Revenue(TTM)5.29B
Net Income(TTM)410.08M
Analysts70.91
Price Target336.09 (37.8%)
Short Float %10.78%
Short Ratio5.22
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.17%
Yearly Dividend4.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.54%
DP44.9%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date11-12 2025-11-12 (1.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.07%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.81%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.32%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.48%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.57%
Max EPS beat(4)6.79%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.98%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.49%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)2.57%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.79%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.53%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.77%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.77%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.55%
PT rev (1m)-1.06%
PT rev (3m)-0.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.72%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.18%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.25
Fwd PE 20.55
P/S 1.72
P/FCF 23.02
P/OCF 19.91
P/B 6.58
P/tB 23.34
EV/EBITDA 15.28
EPS(TTM)10.96
EY4.49%
EPS(NY)11.87
Fwd EY4.87%
FCF(TTM)10.6
FCFY4.34%
OCF(TTM)12.25
OCFY5.02%
SpS142.14
BVpS37.04
TBVpS10.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.86
Graham Number95.58
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.71%
ROE 29.72%
ROCE 21.17%
ROIC 16.15%
ROICexc 16.93%
ROICexgc 27.03%
OM 11.12%
PM (TTM) 7.75%
GM 29.6%
FCFM 7.45%
ROA(3y)16.3%
ROA(5y)18.02%
ROE(3y)44.61%
ROE(5y)50.38%
ROIC(3y)22.4%
ROIC(5y)24.25%
ROICexc(3y)22.92%
ROICexc(5y)24.78%
ROICexgc(3y)36.83%
ROICexgc(5y)38.4%
ROCE(3y)29.36%
ROCE(5y)31.79%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.32%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.46%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.65%
OM growth 3Y-9.5%
OM growth 5Y1.73%
PM growth 3Y-12.84%
PM growth 5Y-0.1%
GM growth 3Y-0.96%
GM growth 5Y0.52%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.51
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.76
Debt/FCF 2.69
Debt/EBITDA 1.64
Cap/Depr 125.42%
Cap/Sales 1.16%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 71.52%
Profit Quality 96.24%
Current Ratio 2.57
Quick Ratio 0.87
Altman-Z 5.24
F-Score5
WACC9.74%
ROIC/WACC1.66
Cap/Depr(3y)130.76%
Cap/Depr(5y)118.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.97%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.83%
Profit Quality(3y)119.07%
Profit Quality(5y)100.42%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.68%
EPS 3Y-10.87%
EPS 5Y11.97%
EPS Q2Q%3.67%
EPS Next Y-1.2%
EPS Next 2Y2.57%
EPS Next 3Y5.1%
EPS Next 5Y4.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.6%
Revenue growth 3Y0.1%
Revenue growth 5Y10.67%
Sales Q2Q%1.27%
Revenue Next Year0.39%
Revenue Next 2Y1.96%
Revenue Next 3Y2.84%
Revenue Next 5Y3.11%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.4%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.41%
EBIT growth 5Y12.59%
EBIT Next Year7.41%
EBIT Next 3Y6.81%
EBIT Next 5Y6.3%
FCF growth 1Y-54.57%
FCF growth 3Y29.55%
FCF growth 5Y17.71%
OCF growth 1Y-50.8%
OCF growth 3Y28.11%
OCF growth 5Y17.15%

POOL CORP / POOL FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for POOL CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to POOL.


Can you provide the valuation status for POOL CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to POOL CORP (POOL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is POOL CORP (POOL) stock?

POOL CORP (POOL) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of POOL CORP (POOL) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for POOL CORP (POOL) is 22.25 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.58.


Can you provide the financial health for POOL stock?

The financial health rating of POOL CORP (POOL) is 6 / 10.