228.75 USD
-2.32 (-1%)
230.675 USD
+1.93 (+0.84%)
Taking everything into account, POOL scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. POOL was compared to 22 industry peers in the Distributors industry. While POOL belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. POOL has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
POOL had positive earnings in the past year.
POOL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
POOL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
POOL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.71%, POOL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
POOL has a Return On Equity of 29.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. POOL outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
POOL has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.15%) than 86.36% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for POOL is significantly above the industry average of 15.42%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.15%) for POOL is well below the 3 year average (22.40%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that POOL had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.71% | ||
| ROE | 29.72% | ||
| ROIC | 16.15% |
ROA(3y)16.3%
ROA(5y)18.02%
ROE(3y)44.61%
ROE(5y)50.38%
ROIC(3y)22.4%
ROIC(5y)24.25%
1.3 Margins
POOL has a better Profit Margin (7.75%) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of POOL has remained more or less at the same level.
The Operating Margin of POOL (11.12%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of POOL has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 29.59%, POOL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of POOL has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.75% | ||
| GM | 29.6% |
OM growth 3Y-9.5%
OM growth 5Y1.73%
PM growth 3Y-12.84%
PM growth 5Y-0.1%
GM growth 3Y-0.96%
GM growth 5Y0.52%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
POOL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, POOL has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, POOL has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for POOL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.18 indicates that POOL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 5.18, POOL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
POOL has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.69. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as POOL would need 2.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of POOL (2.69) is better than 68.18% of its industry peers.
POOL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76. This is a neutral value indicating POOL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.76, POOL is not doing good in the industry: 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.18 |
ROIC/WACC1.68
WACC9.63%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.57 indicates that POOL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
POOL's Current ratio of 2.57 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. POOL outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that POOL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.87, POOL is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for POOL have decreased by -5.68% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.97% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.60% in the past year.
POOL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.67% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.68%
EPS 3Y-10.87%
EPS 5Y11.97%
EPS Q2Q%3.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.6%
Revenue growth 3Y0.1%
Revenue growth 5Y10.67%
Sales Q2Q%1.27%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, POOL will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.68% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.11% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-1.14%
EPS Next 2Y2.57%
EPS Next 3Y5.1%
EPS Next 5Y4.68%
Revenue Next Year0.39%
Revenue Next 2Y1.96%
Revenue Next 3Y2.84%
Revenue Next 5Y3.11%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.87, the valuation of POOL can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, POOL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
POOL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
POOL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.28.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of POOL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: POOL is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
POOL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.13.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
POOL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
POOL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
POOL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.74
EPS Next 2Y2.57%
EPS Next 3Y5.1%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
POOL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.16%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
In the last 3 months the price of POOL has falen by -26.12%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
POOL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.00. POOL pays more dividend than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, POOL has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.16% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of POOL grows each year by 17.54%, which is quite nice.
POOL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
POOL has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.54%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years20
5.3 Sustainability
44.90% of the earnings are spent on dividend by POOL. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of POOL is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP44.9%
EPS Next 2Y2.57%
EPS Next 3Y5.1%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryDistributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.17%
Inst Owner Change-7.37%
Ins Owners3.13%
Ins Owner Change-1.01%
Market Cap8.52B
Revenue(TTM)5.29B
Net Income(TTM)410.08M
Analysts70.91
Price Target331.41 (44.88%)
Short Float %8.61%
Short Ratio3.41
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.16% |
Yearly Dividend4.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.54%
DP44.9%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.07%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.81%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.32%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.48%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.57%
Max EPS beat(4)6.79%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.98%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.49%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)2.57%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.79%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.53%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.77%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.77%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.55%
PT rev (1m)-1.39%
PT rev (3m)-2.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.28 | ||
| P/S | 1.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.67 | ||
| P/B | 6.18 | ||
| P/tB | 21.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.95 |
EPS(TTM)10.96
EY4.79%
EPS(NY)11.87
Fwd EY5.19%
FCF(TTM)10.6
FCFY4.63%
OCF(TTM)12.25
OCFY5.36%
SpS142.14
BVpS37.04
TBVpS10.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.74
Graham Number95.58
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.71% | ||
| ROE | 29.72% | ||
| ROCE | 21.17% | ||
| ROIC | 16.15% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.93% | ||
| ROICexgc | 27.03% | ||
| OM | 11.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.75% | ||
| GM | 29.6% | ||
| FCFM | 7.45% |
ROA(3y)16.3%
ROA(5y)18.02%
ROE(3y)44.61%
ROE(5y)50.38%
ROIC(3y)22.4%
ROIC(5y)24.25%
ROICexc(3y)22.92%
ROICexc(5y)24.78%
ROICexgc(3y)36.83%
ROICexgc(5y)38.4%
ROCE(3y)29.36%
ROCE(5y)31.79%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.32%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.46%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.65%
OM growth 3Y-9.5%
OM growth 5Y1.73%
PM growth 3Y-12.84%
PM growth 5Y-0.1%
GM growth 3Y-0.96%
GM growth 5Y0.52%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.69 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.64 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 125.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.52% | ||
| Profit Quality | 96.24% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.18 |
F-Score5
WACC9.63%
ROIC/WACC1.68
Cap/Depr(3y)130.76%
Cap/Depr(5y)118.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.97%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.83%
Profit Quality(3y)119.07%
Profit Quality(5y)100.42%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.68%
EPS 3Y-10.87%
EPS 5Y11.97%
EPS Q2Q%3.67%
EPS Next Y-1.14%
EPS Next 2Y2.57%
EPS Next 3Y5.1%
EPS Next 5Y4.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.6%
Revenue growth 3Y0.1%
Revenue growth 5Y10.67%
Sales Q2Q%1.27%
Revenue Next Year0.39%
Revenue Next 2Y1.96%
Revenue Next 3Y2.84%
Revenue Next 5Y3.11%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.4%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.41%
EBIT growth 5Y12.59%
EBIT Next Year6.66%
EBIT Next 3Y6.6%
EBIT Next 5Y6.3%
FCF growth 1Y-54.57%
FCF growth 3Y29.55%
FCF growth 5Y17.71%
OCF growth 1Y-50.8%
OCF growth 3Y28.11%
OCF growth 5Y17.15%
POOL CORP / POOL FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for POOL CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to POOL.
What is the valuation status of POOL CORP (POOL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to POOL CORP (POOL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of POOL stock?
POOL CORP (POOL) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for POOL stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for POOL CORP (POOL) is 20.87 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.18.
What is the earnings growth outlook for POOL CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of POOL CORP (POOL) is expected to decline by -1.14% in the next year.