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POOL Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

1.06x

Higher than 74% of Industrials sector peers

Updated 33h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06x means Pool Corporation has $1.06 of debt for every $1.00 of shareholder equity, so creditors provide slightly more funding than owners.

Sector Performance

74th percentile

POOL

1.06x

Sector Median

0.62x

Sector Avg

0.69x

Prior Period

1.10x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

A debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06x means Pool Corporation has $1.06 of debt for every $1.00 of shareholder equity, so creditors provide slightly more funding than owners.

This is higher than the sector median of 0.63x, placing Pool in the 74th percentile among industrials peers, indicating above-average leverage. The year-over-year change is N/A, but quarter-over-quarter the ratio fell 3.6% from 1.10x to 1.06x, showing a modest recent reduction in leverage. The combination of a high debt load relative to peers alongside a small QoQ decline points to elevated financial risk that is gradually easing. This gives some room for opportunity if leverage continues to fall, but the current level still warrants caution. Overall, this metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict: leverage is above peer norms yet improving slightly, so neither clearly bullish nor bearish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about POOL?

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.

How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?

Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.

How does POOL's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?

POOL's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 1.06x compares to a Industrials sector median of 0.62x, placing it in the 74th percentile.

Who are POOL's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?

The closest Industrials peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: PWR (0.63x), ADP (0.63x), ROP (0.61x), RTX (0.56x), CHRW (0.79x).

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The Formula

Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.