Pool Corporation
Exchange: NASDAQSector: IndustrialsIndustry: Industrial Distribution
POOLCORP is the world’s largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool and related backyard products. POOLCORP operates 447 sales centers in North America, Europe and Australia, through which it distributes more than 200,000 products to roughly 125,000 wholesale customers.
Did you know?
Capital expenditures decreased by 5% from FY24 to FY25.
Current Price
$232.55
+1.69%GoodMoat Value
$214.10
7.9% overvaluedProfile
Valuation (TTM)
Market Cap$8.66B
P/E21.31
EV$9.08B
P/B7.31
Shares Out37.25M
P/Sales1.64
Revenue$5.29B
EV/EBITDA17.25
Pool Corporation (POOL) Stock Analysis
GoodMoat Analysis
Pool Corporation is a high-quality business with a strong competitive position, but it is currently priced near its estimated fair value. Its impressive ROE of 34.3% and stable margins indicate a durable moat, though recent revenue growth is negative. For a value investor, this presents a 'with caution' scenario, requiring a better price to build a margin of safety.
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Pool Corporation (POOL) is the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products. It operates as a critical intermediary between manufacturers and a highly fragmented base of pool service and construction companies. The company's primary moat stems from its scale, network, and switching costs. It likely scores well on the GoodMoat framework for criteria like Scale Privilege, Niche Dominance, and Switching Costs, as its vast distribution network and mission-critical inventory for service professionals create high barriers for competitors. The financials support this, with a very strong Return on Equity of 34.3% and a solid operating margin of 11.0%, indicating efficient use of capital and pricing power. However, the business is currently experiencing a cyclical downturn, with revenue growth down -0.5% year-over-year, and carries a moderate debt load with a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.3. Applying the Decision Framework, POOL likely passes the Moat & Quality Gate with a business score in the 10-14/20 range, qualifying it for valuation analysis. The stock trades at a P/E of 18.8x and a price of $205.26, just 4% below the GoodMoat Target of $214.10. This suggests a marginal or minimal margin of safety, placing it in the 'with caution' category. While the underlying business is strong, the current price does not offer a compelling discount to intrinsic value for a value investor, making it a candidate for further investigation only if a more attractive entry point emerges. Analysis based on data as of 2024-05-15.
Market Cap$8.66B
Current Price$232.55
P/E Ratio21.31
Forward P/E—
PEG Ratio-1.78
EPS$10.85
Book Value$31.82
P/B Ratio7.31
POOL Financial Charts
FCF vs CAPEX
FCFCAPEX
Forward estimates use 2.6% FCF growth (CAGR)
Cash vs Debt
Net Debt: 1.4B
Revenue
3.2B
FY19
3.9B
FY20
5.3B
FY21
6.2B
FY22
5.5B
FY23
5.3B
FY24
5.3B
FY25
Net Income
262M
FY19
367M
FY20
651M
FY21
748M
FY22
523M
FY23
434M
FY24
406M
FY25
POOL 52-Week Range
$198.74
$329.94
50-Day MA: $217.34200-Day MA: $262.74
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Net income compounded at 7.6% annually over 6 years.
Pool Corporation (POOL) Financial Summary
Pool Corporation (POOL) is a Industrials company in the Industrial Distribution industry, listed on NASDAQ. The stock currently trades at $232.55 with a market capitalization of $8.66B.
Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 21.31, price-to-book ratio of 7.31, and EPS of $10.85. The company reports a profit margin of 7.7% and return on equity of 34.3%.
POOL Key Financial Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Cap | $8.66B |
| P/E Ratio | 21.31 |
| EPS | $10.85 |
| P/B Ratio | 7.31 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.64 |
| EV/EBITDA | 17.25 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.13% |
| Profit Margin | 7.7% |
| Return on Equity | 34.3% |
| Debt/Equity | 1.30 |
POOL Revenue & Earnings History
| Year | Revenue | Net Income |
|---|---|---|
| FY19 | $3.20B | $261.57M |
| FY20 | $3.94B | $366.74M |
| FY21 | $5.30B | $650.62M |
| FY22 | $6.18B | $748.46M |
| FY23 | $5.54B | $523.23M |
| FY24 | $5.31B | $434.32M |
| FY25 | $5.29B | $406.40M |
Pool Corporation (POOL) Valuation
Based on GoodMoat's DCF model, Pool Corporation has a fair value estimate of $214.10. At the current price of $232.55, the stock appears 8.6% overvalued relative to our intrinsic value estimate.
POOL Quality Indicators
Pool Corporation maintains a profit margin of 7.7% and an operating margin of 11.0%. Return on equity stands at 34.3%. The current ratio is 2.24. Debt-to-equity ratio is 1.30.
About Pool Corporation
POOLCORP is the world’s largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool and related backyard products. POOLCORP operates 447 sales centers in North America, Europe and Australia, through which it distributes more than 200,000 products to roughly 125,000 wholesale customers.
POOL Free Cash Flow
Pool Corporation generated $309.52M in trailing twelve-month free cash flow, representing an FCF yield of 3.57%. This moderate FCF yield indicates reasonable cash generation.
POOL Shares Outstanding
Pool Corporation has 0.04 billion shares outstanding at a share price of $232.55, giving it a market capitalization of $8.66B.
POOL Recent Insider Trades
Recent insider transactions at Pool Corporation include:
| Insider | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEREZ DE LA MESA MANUEL J | BUY | 5,000 | $1.09M |
| Hope James D | BUY | 1,405 | $300162.23 |
| HART MELANIE M (Senior VP CFO and Treasurer) | SELL | 2,750 | $605000.00 |