Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 19.8x · EV/EBITDA 12.9x · ROE 33.1%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $7.9B | $8.5B | $13.0B | $15.5B | $12.0B | $22.9B | $15.2B | $8.7B | $6.2B | $5.5B | $4.5B |
| Enterprise Value | $8.1B | $8.8B | $14.2B | $16.8B | $13.6B | $24.3B | $15.8B | $9.3B | $6.8B | $6.0B | $4.9B |
| P/E Ratio → | 19.84 | 21.08 | 30.17 | 29.87 | 16.17 | 35.44 | 41.53 | 33.18 | 26.45 | 28.75 | 30.07 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.49 | 1.61 | 2.45 | 2.81 | 1.95 | 4.33 | 3.87 | 2.71 | 2.07 | 1.97 | 1.74 |
| P/B Ratio | 6.77 | 7.20 | 10.23 | 11.84 | 9.74 | 21.38 | 23.80 | 21.16 | 27.72 | 24.66 | 21.61 |
| P/FCF | 25.52 | 27.56 | 21.73 | 18.78 | 27.27 | 83.06 | 40.50 | 32.70 | 71.18 | 40.49 | 34.23 |
| P/OCF | 21.59 | 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
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| 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 | 12.89 | 13.89 | 21.47 | 21.40 | 12.82 | 28.18 | 32.05 | 25.21 | 20.04 | 19.33 | 17.64 |
| EV / EBIT | 14.03 | 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 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
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% |
| 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% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| 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 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| 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 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
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 | 2.3% | 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% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 5.0% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 3.0% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| FCF Yield | 3.9% | 3.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Buyback Yield | 4.4% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.7% | 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 |
Seasonal working capital volatility
Based on current market data, POOL trades at a forward P/E of 19.11, which appears to command a premium relative to broader industrial distributors, suggesting that investors are pricing in the recurring revenue stability of the company's massive installed base of pools despite current cyclical headwinds.
The PEG ratio of 5.03 indicates that the market is paying a significant premium for expected growth, which may be aggressive given the recent normalization in revenue. Investors should monitor whether this valuation multiple remains sustainable if the discretionary remodeling segment continues to face pressure from the current interest rate environment.
According to reported financial statements, POOL's ROIC has fluctuated between 1.8% and 7.7% over the last ten quarters, a trend that highlights the company's reliance on seasonal inventory turnover to generate returns rather than a consistent, year-round compounding of invested capital across all fiscal periods.
The volatility in ROIC appears to be a structural byproduct of the distribution model, where capital is heavily deployed into inventory during the off-season. This suggests that analysts should evaluate returns on a trailing twelve-month basis to smooth out the seasonal distortions inherent in the company's quarterly performance.
As reported in recent filings, POOL's cash conversion cycle has varied significantly from 77 to 146 days, reflecting the company's aggressive inventory procurement strategy and the seasonal nature of its customer credit terms within the fragmented pool service contractor market it serves.
The DIO peaking at 179 days in 2025Q4 underscores the heavy inventory burden required to support the upcoming season, which effectively ties up liquidity. This efficiency profile suggests that the company's ability to manage supplier relationships and contractor payment terms is the primary lever for maintaining operational cash flow.
Market participants frequently misapply the housing starts metric to POOL, which obscures the reality that the vast majority of revenue is derived from the existing installed base of pools rather than new construction projects, as evidenced by the company's historical resilience during housing market downturns.
Investors should instead focus on the 'Average Spend per Pool' and the total installed base, as these metrics better capture the non-discretionary maintenance and repair revenue that provides a floor for the business. Relying on housing starts as a primary indicator likely leads to an overestimation of cyclical risk.
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Pool Corporation's current P/E ratio is 19.8x. The historical average is 24.8x. This places it at the 33th percentile of its historical range.
Pool Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 12.9x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 15.1x.
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%.
Based on historical data, Pool Corporation is trading at a P/E of 19.8x. This is at the 33th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Pool Corporation's current dividend yield is 2.30% with a payout ratio of 45.5%.
Pool Corporation has 29.7% gross margin and 11.0% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Pool Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.6x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.