Pool (POOL) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

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

Pool

NasdaqGS•Industrials•Industrial Distribution

$167.65-0.11(<0.01%)After hours

Market Cap

$6.05B

P/E

15.1x

P/S

1.1x

P/B

4.8x

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: 52/100

Strongest: Profitability (17/25); weakest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (10/25).

Profitability17/25

Growth11/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags10/25

Cash & Earnings Quality14/25

Strengths

High ROECash-backed earningsImproving marginsNo share dilution

Valuation vs. 5-year range

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

P/E · 15.1x5y range 15.1x – 33.7x

Currently below its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 1.1x5y range 1.1x – 4.1x

Currently below its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 4.8x5y range 4.8x – 20.4x

Watch items

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

Some Concerns

Earnings Quality

Watch

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

Cash Burn

Watch

FCF turned negative in 2 of the last 8 quarters — occasional cash consumption.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $6.05B

Metrics at a Glance

as of June 2026

Revenue & Profit

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

TTM Revenue: $5.39B
Q. Revenue: $1.82B
TTM EBITDA: $634.97M
TTM Op. Income: $580.28M
Q. Op. Income: $267.68M
TTM Net Income: $399.92M
Q. Net Income: $188.09M
EPS: $5.18
Shares Out.: $36.09M

$5.39B in TTM revenue grew 2.2% YoY, reaching $1.82B last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $634.97M and TTM operating income of $580.28M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $399.92M means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 2 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 29.7%
EBITDA Margin: 15.4%
Op. Margin: 14.7%
Net Margin: 10.3%

Op. margin of 14.7% is down 0.6% YoY — costs are rising relative to revenue. Net margin at 10.3% and gross margin of 29.7% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Across the last 8 quarters, operating margin has risen for 2 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Price Ratios

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

P/E Ratio: 15.1x
P/S Ratio: 1.1x
P/B Ratio: 4.8x

At 15.1x P/E, the stock trades within typical market levels. P/S of 1.1x and P/B of 4.8x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Across the last 8 quarters, P/E has fallen for 3 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Assets & Liabilities

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

Total Assets: $3.76B
Cash: $28.76M
Long-Term Debt: $1.33B
Book Value: $1.26B
D/E Ratio: 1.1
Debt/EBITDA: 4.7

With $3.76B in assets and $1.33B in long-term debt, D/E is 1.1and book value is $1.26B — moderate leverage. Over the past year, debt/equity is up 13% — an improving trend.

Cash Flow

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

Op. Cash Flow: $-26.49M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $301.13M
FCF Margin: 5.6%
FCF / Net Income: 0.8

TTM FCF of $301.13M on $-26.49M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 0.8x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Over the past year, free cash flow is down 31% — a weakening trend.