GROWTH
Top line contracting.
−0.4% YoY versus −4.1% prior. 3y CAGR −5.0%.
−0.4%
Pool Corporation POOL
Industrials · Market Cap: $7.1B
$198.99▲ 4.65 (2.39%)
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
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Industrials · Market Cap: $7.1B
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
The Question
1 of 3 legendary models say BUY POOL — but Joel Greenblatt & Charlie Munger disagree.
What would legendary investors pay for POOL?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
−0.4% YoY versus −4.1% prior. 3y CAGR −5.0%.
−0.4%Net margin 7.7% versus 8.2% prior (−0.5pp). Operating 11.0%.
7.7%P/E 17.1x — 26% below the 5y median of 23.1x. Forward 18.0x signals EPS contraction next year.
17.1xBottom line: POOL is rated BUY by 2 of 3 legendary models, with 0 holding and 1 flagging it overvalued, but earns a D sector grade (44/100) in Industrials. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
POOL is in the Industrials sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
1 of 3 legendary investor models rate POOL a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Average fair value across qualifying models: $255. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
POOL trades at 21.4x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
POOL and AWI differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full POOL vs AWI compare matrix.
Buffett, Greenblatt, and Munger evaluate POOL against their respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the
Yes — Pool Corporation's 34.3% ROE ranks above the S&P 500 median, and D/E 2.06 stays within healthy bounds.
Financial story
Yes — Pool Corporation's 34.3% ROE shows strong capital efficiency, and its 2.06 debt-to-equity stays within healthy bounds.
How does POOL compare?
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Sign in to see the rankingPOOL sits at #121 in Industrials with a D grade (44/100).
