Pool Corporation Stock Analysis

POOL Stock  USD 221.20  0.80  0.36%   
Below is the normalized historical share price chart for Pool Corporation extending back to October 13, 1995. This chart has been adjusted for all splits and dividends and is plotted against all major global economic recessions. As of today, the current price of Pool stands at 221.20, as last reported on the 3rd of March, with the highest price reaching 223.40 and the lowest price hitting 214.49 during the day.
IPO Date
12th of October 1995
200 Day MA
282.182
50 Day MA
247.057
Beta
1.23
 
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Pool holds a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.488. At this time, Pool's Total Debt To Capitalization is quite stable compared to the past year. Cash Flow To Debt Ratio is expected to rise to 1.10 this year, although the value of Net Debt To EBITDA will most likely fall to 0.37. Pool's financial risk is the risk to Pool stockholders that is caused by an increase in debt.

Asset vs Debt

Equity vs Debt

Pool's liquidity is one of the most fundamental aspects of both its future profitability and its ability to meet different types of ongoing financial obligations. Pool's cash, liquid assets, total liabilities, and shareholder equity can be utilized to evaluate how much leverage the Company is using to sustain its current operations. For traders, higher-leverage indicators usually imply a higher risk to shareholders. In addition, it helps Pool Stock's retail investors understand whether an upcoming fall or rise in the market will negatively affect Pool's stakeholders.
For many companies, including Pool, marketable securities, inventories, and receivables are the most common assets that could be converted to cash. However, for Pool Corporation, the most critical issue when managing liquidity is ensuring that current assets are properly aligned with current liabilities. If they are not, Pool's management will need to obtain alternative financing to ensure there are always enough cash equivalents on the balance sheet to meet obligations.
Price Book
6.1326
Enterprise Value Ebitda
15.241
Price Sales
1.5663
Shares Float
32.5 M
Dividend Share
4.95
Given that Pool's debt-to-equity ratio measures a Company's obligations relative to the value of its net assets, it is usually used by traders to estimate the extent to which Pool is acquiring new debt as a mechanism of leveraging its assets. A high debt-to-equity ratio is generally associated with increased risk, implying that it has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. Another way to look at debt-to-equity ratios is to compare the overall debt load of Pool to its assets or equity, showing how much of the company assets belong to shareholders vs. creditors. If shareholders own more assets, Pool is said to be less leveraged. If creditors hold a majority of Pool's assets, the Company is said to be highly leveraged.
At this time, Pool's Common Stock is quite stable compared to the past year. Stock Based Compensation is expected to rise to about 23.9 M this year, although the value of Sale Purchase Of Stock is projected to rise to (329 M). . At this time, Pool's Price Book Value Ratio is quite stable compared to the past year. Price To Book Ratio is expected to rise to 7.56 this year, although the value of Price Earnings Ratio will most likely fall to 15.74.
Pool Corporation is undervalued with Real Value of 249.0 and Target Price of 266.09. The main objective of Pool stock analysis is to determine its intrinsic value, which is an estimate of what Pool Corporation is worth, separate from its market price. There are two main types of Pool's stock analysis: fundamental analysis and technical analysis.
The Pool stock is traded in the USA on NASDAQ Exchange, with the market opening at 09:30:00 and closing at 16:00:00 every Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri except for officially observed holidays in the USA.
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Pool Stock Analysis Notes

About 12.0% of the company outstanding shares are owned by corporate insiders. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 1.6. Pool recorded earning per share (EPS) of 10.86. The entity last dividend was issued on the 12th of March 2026. The firm had 3:2 split on the 13th of September 2004. Pool Corporation distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products in the United States and internationally. Pool Corporation was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Covington, Louisiana. Pool Corp operates under Industrial Distribution classification in the United States and is traded on NASDAQ Exchange. It employs 5500 people. To find out more about Pool Corporation contact the company at 985 892 5521 or learn more at https://www.poolcorp.com.

Pool Quarterly Total Revenue

982.21 Million

Pool Investment Alerts

Pool generated a negative expected return over the last 90 days
Pool has a poor financial position based on the latest SEC disclosures
Over 92.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors
Latest headline from simplywall.st: Assessing Pool Corporation Valuation After Recent Share Price Moves

Pool Largest EPS Surprises

Earnings surprises can significantly impact Pool's stock price both in the short term and over time. Negative earnings surprises usually result in a price decline. However, it has been seen that positive earnings surprises lead to an immediate rise in a stock's price and a gradual increase over time. This is why we often hear news about some companies beating earning projections. Financial analysts spend a large amount of time predicting earnings per share (EPS) along with other important future indicators. Many analysts use forecasting models, management guidance, and additional fundamental information to derive an EPS estimate.
Reported
Fiscal Date
Estimated EPS
Reported EPS
Surprise
2014-04-17
2014-03-310.10.09-0.0110 
2008-04-24
2008-03-31-0.06-0.07-0.0116 
2007-02-15
2006-12-31-0.09-0.1-0.0111 
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Pool Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Scores

Pool's ESG score is a quantitative measure that evaluates Pool's performance and commitment regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. These scores are becoming increasingly crucial in investment decision-making processes, providing insights into non-financial aspects of Pool's operations that may have significant financial implications and affect Pool's stock price as well as guide investors towards more socially responsible investments.

Pool Thematic Classifications

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Sports Idea
Sports
Sporting goods retailers and sporting activities firms

Pool Stock Institutional Investors

Institutional investors include commercial and private banks, credit unions, insurance companies, pension funds, hedge funds, endowments, and mutual funds. Operating companies that invest excess capital in these types of assets may also be included in the term and may influence corporate governance by exercising voting rights in their investments.
Shares
Massachusetts Financial Services Company2025-12-31
524.8 K
William Blair Investment Management, Llc2025-12-31
519.8 K
Qrg Capital Management, Inc.2025-09-30
438.5 K
London Company Of Virginia2025-12-31
433.5 K
Norges Bank2025-12-31
426.7 K
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc.2025-12-31
420.6 K
Wells Fargo & Co2025-09-30
387.7 K
Northern Trust Corp2025-09-30
364.2 K
Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc2025-12-31
356.7 K
Vanguard Group Inc2025-12-31
3.9 M
Berkshire Hathaway Inc2025-09-30
3.5 M
Note, although Pool's institutional investors appear to be way more sophisticated than retail investors, it remains unclear if professional active investment managers can reliably enhance risk-adjusted returns by an amount that exceeds fees and expenses.

Pool Market Capitalization

The company currently falls under 'Mid-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 8.28 B.

Pool Profitablity

The company has Profit Margin (PM) of 0.08 %, which maeans that even a very small decline in it revenue will erase profits resulting in a net loss. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows Operating Margin (OM) of 0.05 %, which suggests for every 100 dollars of sales, it generated a net operating income of $0.05.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Return On Tangible Assets 0.15  0.13 
Return On Capital Employed 0.21  0.22 
Return On Assets 0.11  0.10 
Return On Equity 0.34  0.30 

Management Efficiency

Pool has return on total asset (ROA) of 0.1037 % which means that it generated a profit of $0.1037 on every $100 spent on assets. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows a return on stockholder's equity (ROE) of 0.3306 %, meaning that it created $0.3306 on every $100 dollars invested by stockholders. Pool's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Pool manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. Return On Capital Employed is expected to rise to 0.22 this year, although the value of Return On Tangible Assets will most likely fall to 0.13. At this time, Pool's Intangible Assets are quite stable compared to the past year. Net Tangible Assets is expected to rise to about 1.5 B this year, although the value of Return On Tangible Assets will most likely fall to 0.13.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Book Value Per Share 31.90  33.50 
Tangible Book Value Per Share 5.22  5.48 
Enterprise Value Over EBITDA 13.84  11.36 
Price Book Value Ratio 7.17  7.56 
Enterprise Value Multiple 13.84  11.36 
Price Fair Value 7.17  7.56 
Enterprise Value1.6 B1.7 B
The management team at Pool has a track record of steering the company towards sustained growth. Evaluating their strategies helps in understanding the stock's long-term potential.
Dividend Yield
0.0218
Operating Margin
0.0532
Profit Margin
0.0768
Forward Dividend Yield
0.0225
Beta
1.23

Technical Drivers

As of the 3rd of March, Pool holds the Risk Adjusted Performance of (0.01), coefficient of variation of (3,662), and Variance of 5.92. Compared to fundamental indicators, the technical analysis model allows you to check existing technical drivers of Pool, as well as the relationship between them. Please check Pool market risk adjusted performance, information ratio, as well as the relationship between the Information Ratio and skewness to decide if Pool is priced some-what accurately, providing market reflects its current price of 221.2 per share. Given that Pool has information ratio of (0.05), we recommend you to check out Pool's recent market performance to make sure the company can sustain itself at a future point.

Pool Price Movement Analysis

The output start index for this execution was two with a total number of output elements of fifty-nine. The Double Exponential Moving Average indicator was developed by Patrick Mulloy. It consists of a single exponential moving average and a double exponential moving average. This indicator is more responsive to Pool changes than the simple moving average.

Pool Insider Trading Activities

Some recent studies suggest that insider trading raises the cost of capital for securities issuers and decreases overall economic growth. Trading by specific Pool insiders, such as employees or executives, is commonly permitted as long as it does not rely on Pool's material information that is not in the public domain. Local jurisdictions usually require such trading to be reported in order to monitor insider transactions. In many U.S. states, trading conducted by corporate officers, key employees, directors, or significant shareholders must be reported to the regulator or publicly disclosed, usually within a few business days of the trade. In these cases Pool insiders are required to file a Form 4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when buying or selling shares of their own companies.

Pool Outstanding Bonds

Pool issues bonds to finance its operations. Corporate bonds make up one of the largest components of the U.S. bond market, which is considered the world's largest securities market. Pool uses the proceeds from bond sales for a wide variety of purposes, including financing ongoing mergers and acquisitions, buying new equipment, investing in research and development, buying back their own stock, paying dividends to shareholders, and even refinancing existing debt. Most Pool bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when Pool Corporation has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

Pool Predictive Daily Indicators

Pool intraday indicators are useful technical analysis tools used by many experienced traders. Just like the conventional technical analysis, daily indicators help intraday investors to analyze the price movement with the timing of Pool stock daily movement. By combining multiple daily indicators into a single trading strategy, you can limit your risk while still earning strong returns on your managed positions.

Pool Corporate Filings

F4
27th of February 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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10K
26th of February 2026
Annual report required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of a company financial performance
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8K
25th of February 2026
Report filed with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about
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F4
24th of February 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
23rd of February 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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8K
19th of February 2026
Report filed with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about
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13A
17th of February 2026
The form used by investors holding more than 5% of a company's stock, to report their beneficial ownership pursuant to Rule 13d-1 or Rule 13d-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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13A
13th of February 2026
An amended filing to the original Schedule 13G
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Pool Forecast Models

Pool's time-series forecasting models are one of many Pool's stock analysis techniques aimed at predicting future share value based on previously observed values. Time-series forecasting models ae widely used for non-stationary data. Non-stationary data are called the data whose statistical properties e.g. the mean and standard deviation are not constant over time but instead, these metrics vary over time. These non-stationary Pool's historical data is usually called time-series. Some empirical experimentation suggests that the statistical forecasting models outperform the models based exclusively on fundamental analysis to predict the direction of the market movement and maximize returns from investment trading.

Pool Bond Ratings

Pool Corporation financial ratings play a critical role in determining how much Pool have to pay to access credit markets, i.e., the amount of interest on their issued debt. The threshold between investment-grade and speculative-grade ratings has important market implications for Pool's borrowing costs.
Piotroski F Score
4
PoorView
Beneish M Score
(2.28)
Unlikely ManipulatorView

Pool Debt to Cash Allocation

Many companies such as Pool, eventually find out that there is only so much market out there to be conquered, and adding the next product or service is only half as profitable per unit as their current endeavors. Eventually, the company will reach a point where cash flows are strong, and extra cash is available but not fully utilized. In this case, the company may start buying back its stock from the public or issue more dividends.
Pool Corporation currently holds 348.61 M in liabilities with Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 1.49, which is about average as compared to similar companies. Pool has a current ratio of 2.92, suggesting that it is liquid enough and is able to pay its financial obligations when due. Note, when we think about Pool's use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity.

Pool Common Stock Shares Outstanding Over Time

Pool Assets Financed by Debt

The debt-to-assets ratio shows the degree to which Pool uses debt to finance its assets. It includes both long-term and short-term borrowings maturing within one year. It also includes both tangible and intangible assets, such as goodwill.

Pool Debt Ratio

    
  9.13   
It seems most of the Pool's assets are financed through equity. Typically, companies with high debt-to-asset ratios are said to be highly leveraged. The higher the ratio, the greater risk will be associated with the Pool's operation. In addition, a high debt-to-assets ratio may indicate a low borrowing capacity of Pool, which in turn will lower the firm's financial flexibility.

Pool Corporate Bonds Issued

Pool issues bonds to finance its operations. Corporate bonds make up one of the most significant components of the U.S. bond market and are considered the world's largest securities market. Pool uses the proceeds from bond sales for a wide variety of purposes, including financing ongoing mergers and acquisitions, buying new equipment, investing in research and development, buying back their own stock, paying dividends to shareholders, and even refinancing existing debt.

Pool Short Long Term Debt Total

Short Long Term Debt Total

422.21 Million

At this time, Pool's Short and Long Term Debt Total is quite stable compared to the past year.

About Pool Stock Analysis

Stock analysis is the technique used by a trader or investor to examine and evaluate how Pool prices is reacting to, or reflecting on a current market direction and economic conditions. It can be used to make informed decisions about market timing, and when buying or selling Pool shares will generate the highest return on investment. We also built our stock analysis module to help investors to gain an insight into the world economy as a whole, the stock market, thematic ideas. a specific sector, or an individual Stock such as Pool. By using and applying Pool Stock analysis, traders can create a robust methodology for identifying Pool entry and exit points for their positions.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Pretax Profit Margin 0.10  0.06 
Operating Profit Margin 0.11  0.07 
Net Profit Margin 0.08  0.04 
Gross Profit Margin 0.30  0.22 

Current Pool Analysis - Recommendations

We track the performance of the top 100 financial experts across various large and mid-size financial boutiques. Pool analyst recommendations are determined by taking all analyst recommendations and averaging them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell or Sell. There is no one specific way to measure analysis performance other than comparing it to the past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Pool analyst consensus and target price projections should be used in combination with other traditional techniques such as stock price forecasting, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
Target PriceConsensus# of Analysts
266.09Buy13Odds
Pool Corporation current and past analyst recommendations published by a number of research institutions as well as average analyst consensus.
Most Pool analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to helps potential investors understand Pool stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching public financial statements of Pool, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to Pool conference calls.
Pool Analyst Advice Details

Pool Stock Analysis Indicators

Pool Corporation stock analysis indicators help investors evaluate how Pool stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing and determine when trading Pool shares will generate the highest return on investment. By understating and applying Pool stock analysis, traders can identify Pool position entry and exit signals to maximize returns.
Begin Period Cash Flow77.9 M
Total Stockholder Equity1.2 B
Capital Lease Obligations335.6 M
Property Plant And Equipment Net594.5 M
Cash And Short Term Investments105 M
Cash105 M
50 Day M A247.057
Net Interest Income-46.8 M
Total Current Liabilities880.3 M
Forward Price Earnings21.7865
Stock Based Compensation22.7 M
Long Term Debt1.2 B
Common Stock Shares Outstanding37.3 M
Total Cashflows From Investing Activities-67.8 M
Tax Provision127.1 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y-0.129
Accounts Payable652.6 M
Net Debt243.6 M
Other Operating Expenses4.7 B
Non Current Assets Total1.7 B
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity3.6 B
Non Currrent Assets Other69 M
When determining whether Pool is a strong investment it is important to analyze Pool's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact Pool's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding Pool Stock, refer to the following important reports:
Check out Your Equity Center to better understand how to build diversified portfolios, which includes a position in Pool Corporation. Also, note that the market value of any company could be closely tied with the direction of predictive economic indicators such as signals in employment.
You can also try the Analyst Advice module to analyst recommendations and target price estimates broken down by several categories.
Is Distributors space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Pool. Anticipated expansion of Pool directly elevates investor willingness to pay premium valuations. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. Comprehensive Pool assessment requires weighing all these inputs, though not all factors influence outcomes equally.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
(0.13)
Dividend Share
4.95
Earnings Share
10.86
Revenue Per Share
142.383
Quarterly Revenue Growth
(0.01)
Investors evaluate Pool using market value (trading price) and book value (balance sheet equity), each telling a different story. Calculating Pool's intrinsic value - the estimated true worth - helps identify when the stock trades at a discount or premium to fair value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. External factors like market trends, sector rotation, and investor psychology can cause Pool's market price to deviate significantly from intrinsic value.
It's important to distinguish between Pool's intrinsic value and market price, which are calculated using different methodologies. Investment decisions regarding Pool should consider multiple factors including financial performance, growth metrics, competitive position, and professional analysis. Conversely, Pool's market price signifies the transaction level at which participants voluntarily complete trades.