Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Industrials
Industry: Industrial Distribution

Pool Corporation distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, related leisure, irrigation, and landscape maintenance products in the United States and internationally. The company offers maintenance products, including chemicals, supplies, and pool accessories; repair and replacement parts for pool equipment, such as cleaners, filters, heaters, pumps, and lights; and building materials, such as concrete, plumbing and electrical components, functional and decorative pool surfaces, decking materials, tiles, hardscapes, and natural stones for pool installations and remodeling. It also provides pool equipment and components for new pool construction and the remodeling of existing pools; irrigation and related products, such as irrigation system components, and professional turf care equipment and supplies; commercial products, including heaters, safety equipment, commercial decking equipment, and commercial pumps and filters. In addition, the company offers fiberglass pools, and hot tubs and packaged pool kits comprising walls, liners, braces, and coping for in-ground and above-ground pools; and other pool construction and recreational products which consist discretionary recreational and related outdoor living products, such as grills and components for outdoor kitchens. It serves swimming pool remodelers and builders; specialty retailers that sell swimming pool supplies; swimming pool repair and service businesses; irrigation construction and landscape maintenance contractors; and commercial pool operators and pool contractors. Pool Corporation was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Covington, Louisiana.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for POOL
Revenue projections for POOL

With POOL's revenue forecasted to drop below last year's level, investors are expected to take a cautious stance. Such declines typically affect a company's bottom line, reducing profitability and making investors hesitant to invest heavily in the company until financial performance improves.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 2.238000
forwardPE 19.508915
debtToEquity 129.513000
earningsGrowth -0.129000
revenueGrowth -0.005000
grossMargins 0.297280
operatingMargins 0.053240
trailingEps 10.840000
forwardEps 11.896100

POOL's current ratio of 2.238 reflects its strong liquidity position. The company has enough cash reserves and current assets to service its short-term debt obligations, signaling that POOL is financially well-prepared to meet its liabilities without difficulty.
POOL's Forward PE is within a good range, showing that the stock price compares well to its earnings. This suggests it isn't overpriced and leaves room for growth, making the stock appealing to investors looking for value and growth opportunities.
POOL's elevated debt-to-equity ratio reflects substantial leverage, meaning the company relies heavily on borrowed funds. This could increase financial risk, particularly in times of economic uncertainty or if the company's profitability declines.
POOL's low earnings and revenue growth suggest that the company may face shrinking profits. This could indicate underlying financial challenges, making it difficult for POOL to sustain its current profitability.
POOL's negative gross and operating margins highlight that the company is incurring losses, unable to generate profit from production or operations. This could be a sign of rising costs or declining revenues, impacting its financial outlook.
Pool Corporation's forward EPS exceeding its trailing EPS means the company is expected to be more profitable this year than last. This suggests an upward trend in earnings, with forecasts indicating that Pool Corporation's financial performance will improve in the current financial year.

Price projections:

Price projections for POOL
Price projections for POOL

Over time, POOL's price projections have been consistently revised lower. This suggests analysts are becoming less optimistic about the company's future prospects and are adjusting their forecasts accordingly.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for POOL
Insider Transactions for POOL


Recent trading of POOL stock saw 6 sales, with market price at 279.2903645833333 per share.POOL had 10 buy transactions, with market price of 244.94711303710938.More buys than sells near the current price levels of POOL might signal a favorable outlook for the stock. Investors seem to be showing confidence by purchasing more, potentially expecting positive future performance.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for POOL
Recommendations trend for POOL


Analysts have maintained a buy bias for POOL, which could prompt investors to consider the stock as a viable investment. With this positive outlook, POOL is positioned as an attractive option for those looking to park their money in a stable and potentially lucrative company.