Pool (POOL) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Pool

NasdaqGS•Industrials•Industrial Distribution

$205.95+1.83(0.01%)Market closed

Market Cap

$7.58B

P/E

19.1x

P/S

1.4x

P/B

6.2x

Pool Corporation distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, related leisure, irrigation, and landscape maintenance products in the United States and internationally. It offers maintenance products, including chemicals, supplies, and pool accessories; repair and replacement parts for pool equipment, such as cleaners, filters, heaters, pumps, and lights; and building materials, such as concrete, plumbing and electrical components, functional and decorative pool surfaces, decking materials, tiles, hardscapes, and natural stones for pool installations and remodeling. The company also provides pool equipment and components for new pool construction and the remodeling of existing pools; irrigation and related products, such as irrigation system components, and professional turf care equipment and supplies; commercial products, including heaters, safety equipment, commercial decking equipment, and commercial pumps and filters. In addition, it offers fiberglass pools, and hot tubs and packaged pool kits comprising walls, liners, braces, and coping for in-ground and above-ground pools; and other pool construction and recreational products which consist discretionary recreational and related outdoor living products, such as grills and components for outdoor kitchens. The company serves swimming pool remodelers and builders; specialty retailers that sell swimming pool supplies; swimming pool repair and service businesses; irrigation construction and landscape maintenance contractors; and commercial pool operators and pool contractors. Pool Corporation was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Covington, Louisiana.

How this company scores

AverageMetricSide Score: 59/100

Strongest: Cash & Earnings Quality (21/25); weakest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (12/25).

Profitability14/25

Growth12/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags12/25

Cash & Earnings Quality21/25

Strengths

High ROECash-backed earningsNo share dilution

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 19.1x5y range 15.7x – 33.7x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 1.4x5y range 1.4x – 4.1x

Currently below its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 6.2x5y range 6.1x – 20.4x

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

Some Concerns

Margin Pressure

Watch

Operating margins declined 5.5% — watch for continued compression, which may signal competitive or cost pressure.

Earnings Quality

Watch

FCF/Net Income has dropped below 0.7x in 4 quarters — monitor for earnings quality deterioration.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $7.58B

Metrics at a Glance

as of September 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $5.45B
Q. Revenue: $1.50B
TTM EBITDA: $630.27M
TTM Op. Income: $574.49M
Q. Op. Income: $172.19M
TTM Net Income: $395.95M
Q. Net Income: $123.04M
EPS: $3.41
Shares Out.: $35.88M

$5.45B in TTM revenue grew 2.9% YoY, reaching $1.50B last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $630.27M and TTM operating income of $574.49M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $395.95M means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 3 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 29.0%
EBITDA Margin: 12.4%
Op. Margin: 11.4%
Net Margin: 8.2%

Op. margin of 11.4% is down 0.8% YoY — costs are rising relative to revenue. Net margin at 8.2% and gross margin of 29.0% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Over the past year, operating margin is down 7% — a weakening trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 19.1x
P/S Ratio: 1.4x
P/B Ratio: 6.2x

At 19.1x P/E, the stock trades within typical market levels. P/S of 1.4x and P/B of 6.2x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Across the last 8 quarters, P/E has risen for 2 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $3.49B
Cash: $105.66M
Long-Term Debt: $1.15B
Book Value: $1.23B
D/E Ratio: 0.9
Debt/EBITDA: 6.2

With $3.49B in assets and $1.15B in long-term debt, D/E is 0.9and book value is $1.23B — a conservative capital structure with a cushion to weather downturns. Across the last 8 quarters, debt/equity has fallen for 2 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $420.57M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $441.95M
FCF Margin: 8.1%
FCF / Net Income: 1.1

TTM FCF of $441.95M on $420.57M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 1.1x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Over the past year, free cash flow is up 12% — an improving trend.