POOL CORP (POOL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:POOL • US73278L1052
208.88 USD
-5.64 (-2.63%)
At close: Mar 10, 2026
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This POOL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Overall POOL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated POOL against 23 industry peers in the Distributors industry. POOL scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. POOL is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. POOL also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make POOL a good candidate for dividend investing.
1. POOL Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year POOL was profitable.
- In the past year POOL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years POOL has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years POOL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.15%, POOL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 34.12%, POOL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- POOL has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.14%) than 91.30% of its industry peers.
- POOL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.76%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.74%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.15% | ||
| ROE | 34.12% | ||
| ROIC | 16.14% |
ROA(3y)13.05%
ROA(5y)16.04%
ROE(3y)35.9%
ROE(5y)45.74%
ROIC(3y)18.76%
ROIC(5y)21.78%
1.3 Margins
- POOL's Profit Margin of 7.65% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. POOL outperforms 78.26% of its industry peers.
- POOL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- POOL has a better Operating Margin (10.97%) than 95.65% of its industry peers.
- POOL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 29.73%, POOL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- POOL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.65% | ||
| GM | 29.73% |
OM growth 3Y-12.92%
OM growth 5Y-1.72%
PM growth 3Y-14.06%
PM growth 5Y-3.87%
GM growth 3Y-1.69%
GM growth 5Y0.69%
2. POOL Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so POOL is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, POOL has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for POOL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for POOL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- POOL has an Altman-Z score of 4.44. This indicates that POOL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of POOL (4.44) is better than 60.87% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of POOL is 3.88, which is a good value as it means it would take POOL, 3.88 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- POOL's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.88 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. POOL outperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.00 is on the high side and indicates that POOL has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of POOL (1.00) is worse than 65.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.44 |
ROIC/WACC1.78
WACC9.05%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.24 indicates that POOL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 2.24, POOL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.59 indicates that POOL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- POOL has a worse Quick ratio (0.59) than 73.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 |
3. POOL Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for POOL have decreased by -4.08% in the last year.
- POOL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.43% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -0.41% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.09% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.08%
EPS 3Y-16.31%
EPS 5Y3.43%
EPS Q2Q%-14.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.41%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.05%
Revenue growth 5Y6.09%
Sales Q2Q%-0.53%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.58% 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 3.59% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.24%
EPS Next 2Y6.31%
EPS Next 3Y7.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.12%
Revenue Next 2Y3.05%
Revenue Next 3Y3.59%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. POOL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.30, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of POOL.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of POOL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: POOL is cheaper than 65.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.25. POOL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- POOL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.52.
- 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 24.39. POOL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, POOL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- POOL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. POOL is cheaper than 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of POOL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.55
PEG (5Y)5.62
EPS Next 2Y6.31%
EPS Next 3Y7.58%
5. POOL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- POOL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.29%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- POOL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.96. POOL pays more dividend than 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- POOL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.29% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of POOL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.82%!
- POOL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- POOL has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.82%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years20
5.3 Sustainability
- POOL pays out 45.72% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- POOL's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP45.72%
EPS Next 2Y6.31%
EPS Next 3Y7.58%
POOL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
208.88
-5.64 (-2.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryDistributors
Earnings (Last)02-19 2026-02-19/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22
Inst Owners93.49%
Inst Owner Change-3.17%
Ins Owners3.35%
Ins Owner Change11.93%
Market Cap7.68B
Revenue(TTM)5.29B
Net Income(TTM)404.42M
Analysts73.04
Price Target287.64 (37.71%)
Short Float %11.66%
Short Ratio4.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.29% |
Yearly Dividend4.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.82%
DP45.72%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date03-12 2026-03-12 (1.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.76%
Min EPS beat(2)-15.7%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.81%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.1%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.7%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.32%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.38%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.95%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.76%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.08%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.79%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.78%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.57%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.14%
PT rev (1m)-6.81%
PT rev (3m)-14.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.88%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.52 | ||
| P/S | 1.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.01 | ||
| P/B | 6.48 | ||
| P/tB | 39.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.9 |
EPS(TTM)10.82
EY5.18%
EPS(NY)11.28
Fwd EY5.4%
FCF(TTM)8.41
FCFY4.03%
OCF(TTM)9.94
OCFY4.76%
SpS143.77
BVpS32.22
TBVpS5.27
PEG (NY)4.55
PEG (5Y)5.62
Graham Number88.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.15% | ||
| ROE | 34.12% | ||
| ROCE | 21.13% | ||
| ROIC | 16.14% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.78% | ||
| ROICexgc | 26.86% | ||
| OM | 10.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.65% | ||
| GM | 29.73% | ||
| FCFM | 5.85% |
ROA(3y)13.05%
ROA(5y)16.04%
ROE(3y)35.9%
ROE(5y)45.74%
ROIC(3y)18.76%
ROIC(5y)21.78%
ROICexc(3y)19.35%
ROICexc(5y)22.27%
ROICexgc(3y)31.68%
ROICexgc(5y)36.17%
ROCE(3y)24.56%
ROCE(5y)28.52%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.15%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.79%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.25%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.62%
OM growth 3Y-12.92%
OM growth 5Y-1.72%
PM growth 3Y-14.06%
PM growth 5Y-3.87%
GM growth 3Y-1.69%
GM growth 5Y0.69%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.46
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.88 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.88 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 109.16% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.17 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 57.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 76.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.44 |
F-Score5
WACC9.05%
ROIC/WACC1.78
Cap/Depr(3y)129.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)125.42%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.94%
Profit Quality(3y)124.82%
Profit Quality(5y)95.23%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.08%
EPS 3Y-16.31%
EPS 5Y3.43%
EPS Q2Q%-14.29%
EPS Next Y4.24%
EPS Next 2Y6.31%
EPS Next 3Y7.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.41%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.05%
Revenue growth 5Y6.09%
Sales Q2Q%-0.53%
Revenue Next Year2.12%
Revenue Next 2Y3.05%
Revenue Next 3Y3.59%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.99%
EBIT growth 3Y-17.32%
EBIT growth 5Y4.26%
EBIT Next Year13.97%
EBIT Next 3Y8.85%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-48.39%
FCF growth 3Y-11.15%
FCF growth 5Y-3.81%
OCF growth 1Y-44.5%
OCF growth 3Y-8.96%
OCF growth 5Y-1.65%
POOL CORP / POOL FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for POOL CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to POOL.
What is the valuation status of POOL CORP (POOL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to POOL CORP (POOL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of POOL stock?
POOL CORP (POOL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for POOL stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for POOL CORP (POOL) is 19.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.48.
What is the earnings growth outlook for POOL CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of POOL CORP (POOL) is expected to grow by 4.24% in the next year.