Pool Corporation (POOL) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Industrials · Industrial - Distribution
EV/EBITDA
↓
11.25
↓-42% vs avg
5yr avg: 19.55
30Y Low7.5·High32.0
P/FCF
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22.18
↓-38% vs avg
5yr avg: 35.68
30Y Low8.8·High83.1
P/B Ratio
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5.88
↓-51% vs avg
5yr avg: 12.08
30Y Low1.9·High27.7
ROE
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33.1%
↑-34% vs avg
5yr avg: 49.7%
30Y Low8%·High105%
Debt/EBITDA
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0.55
↓-63% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.48
30Y Low0.6·High4.2
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
POOL Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Pool Corporation trades at 17.2x earnings, 35% below its 5-year average of 26.5x, sitting at the 17th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.7x, the stock trades at a discount of 33%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 22.2x P/FCF, 38% below the 5-year average of 35.7x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $6.9B | $8.5B | $13.0B | $15.5B | $12.0B | $22.9B | $15.2B | $8.7B | $6.2B | $5.5B | $4.5B |
| Enterprise Value | $7.1B | $8.8B | $14.2B | $16.8B | $13.6B | $24.3B | $15.8B | $9.3B | $6.8B | $6.0B | $4.9B |
| P/E Ratio → | 17.24 | 21.08 | 30.17 | 29.87 | 16.17 | 35.44 | 41.53 | 33.18 | 26.45 | 28.75 | 30.07 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.30 | 1.61 | 2.45 | 2.81 | 1.95 | 4.33 | 3.87 | 2.71 | 2.07 | 1.97 | 1.74 |
| P/B Ratio | 5.88 | 7.20 | 10.23 | 11.84 | 9.74 | 21.38 | 23.80 | 21.16 | 27.72 | 24.66 | 21.61 |
| P/FCF | 22.18 | 27.56 | 21.73 | 18.78 | 27.27 | 83.06 | 40.50 | 32.70 | 71.18 | 40.49 | 34.23 |
| P/OCF | 18.76 | 23.31 | 19.77 | 17.51 | 24.82 | 73.09 | 38.29 | 29.05 | 52.23 | 31.39 | 27.12 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
POOL EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Pool Corporation's enterprise value stands at 11.3x EBITDA, 42% below its 5-year average of 19.6x. The Industrials sector median is 13.7x, placing the stock at a 18% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.66 | 2.68 | 3.04 | 2.21 | 4.59 | 4.02 | 2.92 | 2.28 | 2.15 | 1.91 |
| EV / EBITDA | 11.25 | 13.89 | 21.47 | 21.40 | 12.82 | 28.18 | 32.05 | 25.21 | 20.04 | 19.33 | 17.64 |
| EV / EBIT | 12.25 | 15.12 | 23.05 | 22.57 | 13.31 | 29.20 | 34.08 | 27.37 | 21.82 | 21.08 | 19.16 |
| EV / FCF | — | 28.35 | 23.72 | 20.34 | 30.94 | 88.15 | 42.07 | 35.19 | 78.64 | 44.09 | 37.41 |
POOL Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Pool Corporation earns an operating margin of 11.0%, above the Industrials sector average of 4.7%. Operating margins have compressed from 13.5% to 11.0% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. Return on equity of 33.1% is exceptionally high — well above the sector median of 8.2%. ROIC of 22.3% represents excellent returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.3%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 29.7% | 29.7% | 29.7% | 30.0% | 31.3% | 30.5% | 28.7% | 28.9% | 29.0% | 28.9% | 28.8% |
| Operating Margin | 11.0% | 11.0% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 16.6% | 15.7% | 11.8% | 10.7% | 10.5% | 10.2% | 10.0% |
| Net Profit Margin | 7.7% | 7.7% | 8.2% | 9.4% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 9.3% | 8.2% | 7.8% | 6.9% | 5.8% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 33.1% | 33.1% | 33.6% | 41.1% | 64.9% | 76.1% | 69.9% | 82.5% | 105.0% | 89.0% | 63.9% |
| ROA | 11.6% | 11.6% | 12.8% | 15.0% | 22.0% | 26.2% | 22.8% | 19.2% | 20.0% | 18.3% | 15.4% |
| ROIC | 22.3% | 22.3% | 18.2% | 20.5% | 28.9% | 33.7% | 30.3% | 26.3% | 29.7% | 31.9% | 32.1% |
| ROCE | 22.0% | 22.0% | 23.8% | 26.9% | 38.2% | 44.5% | 39.5% | 33.7% | 36.6% | 38.5% | 38.5% |
POOL Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Pool Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.6x, which is very conservative (82% below the sector average of 3.1x). Net debt stands at $244M ($349M total debt minus $105M cash). Interest coverage of 12.4x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.29 | 0.29 | 1.00 | 1.04 | 1.34 | 1.33 | 0.98 | 1.68 | 2.98 | 2.33 | 2.11 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.55 | 0.55 | 1.92 | 1.73 | 1.56 | 1.65 | 1.26 | 1.86 | 1.95 | 1.68 | 1.58 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.21 | 0.94 | 0.99 | 1.31 | 1.31 | 0.92 | 1.61 | 2.91 | 2.19 | 2.01 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.39 | 0.39 | 1.80 | 1.65 | 1.52 | 1.63 | 1.20 | 1.78 | 1.90 | 1.58 | 1.50 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.79 | 1.99 | 1.57 | 3.66 | 5.09 | 1.57 | 2.49 | 7.47 | 3.60 | 3.18 |
| Interest Coverage | 12.41 | 12.41 | 12.28 | 12.78 | 25.07 | 96.40 | 37.56 | 14.35 | 15.02 | 18.72 | 17.67 |
POOL Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Pool Corporation's current ratio of 2.24x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 0.59x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 2.36x to 2.24x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.05 | 2.36 | 2.99 | 2.38 | 2.32 | 2.49 | 2.99 | 2.43 | 2.35 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.63 | 0.58 | 0.71 | 0.69 | 0.79 | 0.76 | 0.71 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.09 | 0.07 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.46 | 1.58 | 1.62 | 1.73 | 1.64 | 2.26 | 2.16 | 2.42 | 2.53 | 2.59 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.56 | 2.56 | 2.90 | 2.84 | 2.67 | 2.75 | 3.59 | 3.24 | 3.16 | 3.70 | 3.76 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 9.39 | 21.64 | 22.59 | 20.76 | 25.96 | 26.81 | 25.84 | 25.30 | 25.69 | 23.59 |
POOL Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Pool Corporation returns 7.7% to shareholders annually — split between a 2.7% dividend yield and 5.0% buyback yield. A payout ratio of 45.5% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 5.8% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Payout Ratio | 45.5% | 45.5% | 41.4% | 32.0% | 20.1% | 18.4% | 25.1% | 32.0% | 29.6% | 30.3% | 33.4% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 5.8% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 3.0% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| FCF Yield | 4.5% | 3.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Buyback Yield | 5.0% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 7.7% | 6.2% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 5.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $37M | $38M | $39M | $40M | $40M | $41M | $41M | $42M | $42M | $43M |
Peer Comparison
Compare POOL with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 POOLYou | $7B | 17.2 | 11.3 | 22.2 | 29.7% | 11.0% | 33.1% | 22.3% | 0.6 |
 SITE | $5B | 35.9 | 16.2 | 21.7 | 34.8% | 5.1% | 9.3% | 7.3% | 2.6 |
 IBP | $8B | 29.1 | 17.0 | 25.3 | 34.0% | 13.0% | 37.5% | 20.7% | 2.1 |
 BLDR | $8B | 19.2 | 10.0 | 9.7 | 29.0% | 5.2% | 10.1% | 6.4% | 4.1 |
 LESL | $14M | -0.1 | 20.3 | — | 35.4% | 1.1% | — | 1.6% | 21.3 |
 HAYW | $3B | 21.4 | 9.6 | 14.0 | 45.6% | 21.1% | 10.0% | 10.2% | 0.0 |
 FLXS | $301M | 15.8 | 10.6 | 8.9 | 22.2% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 9.9% | 2.0 |
 TREX | $4B | 21.1 | 13.2 | 29.8 | 39.2% | 22.0% | 20.2% | 16.4% | 0.7 |
 MAS | $14B | 18.2 | 12.0 | 16.4 | 35.5% | 16.8% | 7363.6% | 35.4% | 2.4 |
 WMS | $12B | 24.8 | 15.6 | 32.9 | 37.7% | 22.6% | 30.9% | 20.7% | 1.7 |
 ASTE | $1B | 37.3 | 16.5 | 66.7 | 26.5% | 4.6% | 5.9% | 6.2% | 3.1 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.7 | 13.7 | 21.2 | 33.0% | 4.7% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 3.1 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying POOL stock.
What is Pool Corporation's P/E ratio?
Pool Corporation's current P/E ratio is 17.2x. The historical average is 24.8x. This places it at the 17th percentile of its historical range.
What is Pool Corporation's EV/EBITDA?
Pool Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 11.3x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 15.1x.
What is Pool Corporation's ROE?
Pool Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 33.1%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 40.1%.
Is POOL stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Pool Corporation is trading at a P/E of 17.2x. This is at the 17th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Pool Corporation's dividend yield?
Pool Corporation's current dividend yield is 2.65% with a payout ratio of 45.5%.
What are Pool Corporation's profit margins?
Pool Corporation has 29.7% gross margin and 11.0% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Pool Corporation have?
Pool Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.6x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.