Pool Corporation (POOL) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
Pool Corp is a wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products. The company's products include pool pumps, filters, heaters, and cleaners; pool maintenance...
Pool Corporation (POOL) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 15.68 (historical range: 14.06–39.12, median: 24.90), placing it at the 4th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 1.16 (range: 1.04–4.62, 2th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 13.67 (range: 12.24–30.87, 8th percentile).
Pool Corporation trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 15.68 | 24.90 | 4th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 1.16 | 2.36 | 2th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 13.67 | 19.05 | 8th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 4.80% | 4.13% | 74th | below its historical average |
Pool Corporation (POOL) Valuation & P/E History
Pool Corporation (POOL) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Wholesale-Misc Durable Goods industry currently trading at $172.57 with a market capitalization of $6.3 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for POOL based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 15.68 is below the historical median of 24.90, placing POOL at the 4th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 1.16 compares to a median of 2.36.
POOL Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Pool Corporation's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether POOL is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests POOL is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Pool Corporation.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is POOL Overvalued or Undervalued?
Pool Corporation trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 5 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive POOL is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full POOL analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.POOL trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.