POOL Stock Analysis
NMS · Industrials · Industrial Distribution
$163.10
-1.81 (-1.10%)
POOL Interactive Price Chart & Trading Signals
POOL Stock Snapshot — Valuation, Risk & Technical Signals
POOL Key Fundamentals, Analyst Targets & Company Profile
Key Financial Ratios
Market Cap
$5.93B
P/E Ratio
14.99
Forward P/E
13.81
PEG Ratio
1.60
P/B Ratio
4.70
EPS
$10.88
Dividend Yield
3.15%
52W Range
$160.38 – $313.75
Beta
1.05
Volume
0.0M
ROE
31.3%
Profit Margin
7.4%
Revenue Growth
2.2%
Gross Margin
29.6%
EV/EBITDA
11.91
Analyst Target
$217.00
The trailing price-to-earnings ratio stands at 15.0x. Forward P/E of 13.8x implies earnings expansion expected. Price-to-book is 4.70x. EV/EBITDA sits at 11.91x. Market capitalization is $5.93B. Revenue is growing at 2.2% on a trailing basis. Profit margins are 7.4%. Return on equity is 31.3%. Beta of 1.05 indicates market-average volatility.
Analyst Consensus
Recommendation
Buy
Low Target
$185.00
Mean Target
$217.00
High Target
$260.00
Based on 12 analysts
About POOL
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.
POOL Deep Dive Analysis
Bottom Line
Verdict
UndervaluedBest for
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Pool Corporation (POOL) trades below our multi-model fair value estimate of $188.14 by approximately 15.4%. Trailing P/E: 15.0x. Profitability signals include profit margin of 7.4% and return on equity of 31.3%. Recent growth metrics show revenue growth of 2.2%. Risk profile: beta of 1.05. Consensus: buy.
Valuation, Growth & Risk
Valuation
Undervalued
P/E 15.0x
Price sits below our estimate of fair value.
Growth
Stable
Rev 2.2%
Revenue is moving sideways.
Valuation Snapshot
Pool Corporation (POOL) trades below our multi-model fair value estimate of $188.14 by approximately 15.4%. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio stands at 15.0x. Forward P/E of 13.8x indicates stable forward expectations. Price-to-sales is 1.1x. Price-to-book is 4.7x. EV/EBITDA sits at 11.9x. Market capitalization is $5.93B.
Why it matters: Buying below fair value can create a margin of safety, but always check earnings quality.
Growth & Profitability
Revenue is growing at 2.2% on a trailing basis. Profit margins are 7.4%. Return on equity is 31.3%. Return on assets is 9.9%.
Why it matters: Stable revenue is fine, but watch for margin pressure that could limit profit growth.
Risk Profile
Beta of 1.05 indicates market-average volatility. Net debt position is $1.66B.
Why it matters: Lower risk means steadier returns, but often with less upside in bull markets.
Analyst Context
Analyst consensus target of $217.00 implies 33.0% upside. Target range spans $185.00 to $260.00. 12 analysts cover the stock. Consensus recommendation: buy.
Why it matters: Analyst targets reflect what professionals expect over 12 months. A wide gap between price and target can mean the market disagrees with the consensus.
Investor Fit
The combination of undervaluation and moderate risk may suit value-oriented investors. Free cash flow yield of 5.2% is attractive for cash-flow-focused investors.
Takeaway: Match the stock's risk-reward profile with your own goals and time horizon. No single metric tells the whole story.
Data Methodology & Sources
Market Data (Facts)
- Price, volume, and market cap: Yahoo Finance (may be delayed)
- P/E, EPS, revenue, and debt: Yahoo Finance fundamentals
- Analyst estimates: Yahoo Finance (coverage and update times vary)
- Insider transactions: Yahoo Finance (reporting may be delayed)
QuantSoar Model (Derived)
- Fair value: available outputs from seven models; outliers are filtered using MAD (k=3.5), then combined with fixed model weights.
- Margin of Safety = (Fair Value − Displayed Price) / Displayed Price × 100
- Composite Score: 40% Value + 30% Momentum + 30% Risk
- Verdict Gauge: Base 50 + Valuation (up to ±25) + Whale sentiment (up to ±10) + Insider buying (+5) + Macro risk (up to ±10) + Technical signal (up to ±10). Analyst consensus is separate.
Model outputs are estimates based on available data and are not investment advice. Cross-check with primary sources before making investment decisions.
POOL Undervalued
Pool Corporation (POOL) trades below our multi-model fair value estimate of $188.14 by approximately 15.4%.
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About the Author
Phasakorn Traklang (Peach) — Founder
Phasakorn Traklang (Peach) is the founder of QuantSoar, bringing expertise in SEO, web development, and technical analytics to build an AI-powered investment platform accessible to retail investors worldwide.
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Data: Yahoo Finance / SEC EDGAR / Alpha Vantage / Finnhub. AI outputs verified against source data.