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POOL EV/EBITDA Analysis

13.2x

Higher than 53% of Industrials sector peers

Updated 33h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Pool Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA of 14.2x, meaning investors pay $14.20 for each dollar of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization — a common measure of company value relative to cash operating profit.

Sector Performance

53th percentile

POOL

13.2x

Sector Median

12.8x

Sector Avg

50.5x

Prior Period

13.1x(Aug 2026)

→ Stable

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Deep Analysis

That is slightly above the sector median of 13.6x, placing POOL at the 53rd percentile among industrial peers, so valuation is close to the middle of the pack rather than stretched or cheap. The trend is stable: quarter-over-quarter the multiple fell just 0.1% from 14.3x to 14.2x, and the year-over-year change is not available, with the last four readings (14.2x, 14.3x, 14.4x, 14.9x) showing little movement. The combination of a near-median level and a flat trend suggests limited re-rating pressure from valuation, while also leaving little upside from multiple expansion alone. For an investor, this means risk and opportunity are balanced — the stock is fairly valued versus peers, and the stable multiple offers no clear edge on entry or exit. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict directly: the EV/EBITDA neither flags overvaluation nor signals a bargain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about POOL?

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?

EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.

How does POOL's EV/EBITDA compare to its sector?

POOL's EV/EBITDA of 13.2x compares to a Industrials sector median of 12.8x, placing it in the 53th percentile.

Who are POOL's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest Industrials peers by EV/EBITDA include: BLDR (12.4x), AOS (11.8x), AVY (11.5x), AAL (11.4x), MMM (15.4x).

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The Formula

Enterprise Value / EBITDA

Why It Matters

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.