POOL CORP (POOL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:POOL • US73278L1052

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198.74 USD
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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.

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1. POOL Profitability Analysis

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.
  • POOL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.15%, POOL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
  • POOL has a Return On Equity of 34.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. POOL outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.14%, POOL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • POOL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.76%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.82%.
Industry RankSector 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%
POOL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPOOL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80 100

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's Operating Margin of 10.97% is amongst the best of the industry. POOL outperforms 91.30% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of POOL has declined.
  • The Gross Margin of POOL (29.73%) is better than 78.26% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of POOL has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
POOL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPOOL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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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.
  • 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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, POOL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
POOL Yearly Shares OutstandingPOOL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
POOL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPOOL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.37 indicates that POOL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • POOL's Altman-Z score of 4.37 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. POOL outperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
  • POOL has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.88. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as POOL would need 3.88 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.88, POOL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.00 is on the high side and indicates that POOL has dependencies on debt financing.
  • POOL's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.00 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. POOL is outperformed by 65.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1
Debt/FCF 3.88
Altman-Z 4.37
ROIC/WACC1.79
WACC9%
POOL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPOOL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.24 indicates that POOL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • POOL has a Current ratio of 2.24. This is in the better half of the industry: POOL outperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.59 indicates that POOL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of POOL (0.59) is worse than 73.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.24
Quick Ratio 0.59
POOL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPOOL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. POOL Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for POOL have decreased by -4.08% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, POOL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.43% on average per year.
  • 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, POOL will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.58% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.59% on average over the next years.
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.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
POOL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPOOL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5 10 15

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4. POOL Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.37, the valuation of POOL can be described as rather expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, POOL is valued a bit cheaper than 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of POOL to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.88), we can say POOL is valued slightly cheaper.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.62, POOL is valued on the expensive side.
  • POOL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. POOL is cheaper than 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • POOL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.19.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.37
Fwd PE 17.62
POOL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPOOL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, POOL is valued a bit cheaper than 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, POOL is valued a bit cheaper than 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.62
EV/EBITDA 13.44
POOL Per share dataPOOL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100

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)4.33
PEG (5Y)5.35
EPS Next 2Y6.31%
EPS Next 3Y7.58%

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5. POOL Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • POOL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.45%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.05, POOL pays a better dividend. On top of this POOL pays more dividend than 82.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, POOL pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.45%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of POOL grows each year by 16.82%, which is quite nice.
  • 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)16.82%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years20
POOL Yearly Dividends per sharePOOL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

  • 45.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by POOL. 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 Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPOOL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M
POOL Dividend Payout.POOL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.POOL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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POOL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

POOL CORP

NASDAQ:POOL (3/27/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 198.5 -0.24 (-0.12%)

198.74

-2.3 (-1.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryDistributors
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)04-16
Inst Owners93.49%
Inst Owner Change-3.17%
Ins Owners3.35%
Ins Owner Change11.93%
Market Cap7.31B
Revenue(TTM)5.29B
Net Income(TTM)404.42M
Analysts73.04
Price Target287.64 (44.73%)
Short Float %11.09%
Short Ratio4.19
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.45%
Yearly Dividend4.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.82%
DP45.72%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date03-12
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)-13.21%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 18.37
Fwd PE 17.62
P/S 1.38
P/FCF 23.62
P/OCF 19.99
P/B 6.17
P/tB 37.69
EV/EBITDA 13.44
EPS(TTM)10.82
EY5.44%
EPS(NY)11.28
Fwd EY5.68%
FCF(TTM)8.41
FCFY4.23%
OCF(TTM)9.94
OCFY5%
SpS143.77
BVpS32.22
TBVpS5.27
PEG (NY)4.33
PEG (5Y)5.35
Graham Number88.56
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 4.37
F-Score5
WACC9%
ROIC/WACC1.79
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 18.37 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.17.


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.