Pool Corporation (POOL) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Pool Corporation stock (POOL) is currently trading at $202.17. Pool Corporation PE ratio is 18.71. Pool Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.43. Analyst consensus price target for POOL is $266.09. WallStSmart rates POOL as Underperform.
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- Pool Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- POOL Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- POOL analyst price target and Smart Rating
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POOL Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Pool Corporation (POOL)
POOL trades 268% above its Graham fair value of $73.85, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Pool Corporation (POOL) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in return on equity, price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around operating margin and price/book. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Pool Corporation (POOL) Key Strengths (4)
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $33 in profit
93.97% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Paying $1.43 for every $1 of annual revenue
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Pool Corporation (POOL) Areas to Watch (6)
Revenue declining -0.50%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -12.90%, profits shrinking
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Very expensive at 6.3x book value
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Pool Corporation (POOL) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 47/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.8/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Institutional Own., Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.43) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 33.10%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.60), Price/Book (6.31) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -0.50%, EPS Growth at -12.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 5.32%, Profit Margin at 7.68%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 33.10% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -0.50% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
POOL Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
POOL's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.43x trades at a 42% premium to its historical average of 1.01x (77th percentile). The current valuation is 36% below its historical high of 2.23x set in Sep 2018, and 411% above its historical low of 0.28x in Feb 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~1.6x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
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Data-driven financial summary for Pool Corporation (POOL) · INDUSTRIALS › INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION
The Big Picture
Pool Corporation operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 5.3B with 50% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 7.7%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 3310.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 72M in free cash flow and 80M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 50% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Pool Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Debt management: total debt of 349M is significantly higher than cash (105M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Pool Corporation.
Bottom Line
Pool Corporation offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Pool Corporation(POOL)
NASDAQ
INDUSTRIALS
INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION
USA
Pool Corporation is a major distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related outdoor products.