Pool Corporation (POOL) — Stock Score Summary

Pool Corporation (POOL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 43/100 based on Quality (66/100), Value (45/100), and Momentum (18/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Pool Corp is a high-quality distributor with a dominant market share and strong historical ROIC. However, near-term headwinds in discretionary consumer spending and high interest rates limit its 18-month asymmetric upside.

Pool Corporation is the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products, serving a vast network of pool builders, retailers, and service companies. Its robust competitive moat is derived from unparalleled scale, an extensive distribution network across North America and Europe, and a comprehensive product offering with over 200,000 SKUs. POOL holds a dominant market leader position in its niche industry, benefiting from both pool construction trends and the recurring demand for maintenance.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$192.42
Market Cap$6.7B
P/E (TTM)16.84
P/E (Forward)15.22
Price/Book5.89
Return on Equity34.2%
Return on Invested Capital21.1%
Debt/Equity140.42
Gross Margin29.7%
Operating Margin7.3%
Revenue Growth6.2%
Dividend Yield2.8%
Free Cash Flow$224M

Pool Corporation operates in the Industrial Distribution industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pool Corporation’s (POOL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Pool Corporation (POOL) is 43/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (66), Value (45), and Momentum (18) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Pool Corporation have an economic moat?
Pool Corporation (POOL) has a Quality factor score of 66/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Pool Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Pool Corporation (POOL) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 43/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Pool Corporation in?
Pool Corporation (POOL) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Industrial Distribution industry (United States).
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