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POOL FCF Yield Analysis

4.6%

Higher than 71% of Industrials sector peers

Updated 33h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

FCF yield is free cash flow per share divided by the share price; at 4.5%, Pool generates $0.045 of free cash for every dollar of stock price.

Sector Performance

71th percentile

POOL

4.6%

Sector Median

1.6%

Sector Avg

-36.5%

Prior Period

4.5%(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

FCF yield is free cash flow per share divided by the share price; at 4.5%, Pool generates $0.045 of free cash for every dollar of stock price.

That yield sits well above the sector median of 1.6% and ranks at the 71st percentile among industrial peers, showing stronger cash generation than most. The year-over-year change is N/A, but quarter-over-quarter the metric rose 9.8% from 4.1% to 4.5%, reflecting a recent improvement. The trend is limited because only two historical values are available, so the positive QoQ move is isolated but directionally favorable. A high-yield level combined with a small upward tick suggests lower downside risk than the sector average, though not an outsized opportunity. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the FCF yield is attractive enough to avoid a bearish stance, but it does not push the stock into a more aggressive rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the FCF Yield tell investors about POOL?

One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.

How is the FCF Yield calculated?

FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.

How does POOL's FCF Yield compare to its sector?

POOL's FCF Yield of 4.6% compares to a Industrials sector median of 1.6%, placing it in the 71th percentile.

Who are POOL's closest peers by FCF Yield?

The closest Industrials peers by FCF Yield include: PWR (1.7%), MMM (1.5%), AXON (0.2%), BE (0.1%), LILM (0.0%).

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The Formula

Free Cash Flow / Market Cap

Why It Matters

One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.