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POOL P/E Ratio Analysis

19.8x

Higher than 36% of Industrials sector peers

Updated 171h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The P/E ratio compares a stock's price to its earnings per share – at 19.8x, investors are paying $19.80 for every $1 of Pool Corporation’s earnings.

Sector Performance

36th percentile

POOL

19.8x

Sector Median

25.3x

Sector Avg

33.0x

Prior Period

19.8x(Apr 2026)

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Deep Analysis

The P/E ratio compares a stock's price to its earnings per share – at 19.8x, investors are paying $19.80 for every $1 of Pool Corporation’s earnings.

This is much lower than the sector median of 35.1x, placing POOL in the 18th percentile among Industrials peers, meaning the stock trades at a discount relative to most competitors. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a minimal increase of +0.3%, though the limited two data points (both 19.8x) provide little trend visibility. The combination of a below-median P/E with a nearly flat trend suggests the valuation is already compressed, offering less downside risk from multiple expansion but also no clear catalyst for upward

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about POOL?

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.

How is the P/E Ratio calculated?

P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.

How does POOL's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?

POOL's P/E Ratio of 19.8x compares to a Industrials sector median of 25.3x, placing it in the 36th percentile.

Who are POOL's closest peers by P/E Ratio?

The closest Industrials peers by P/E Ratio include: ROP (22.1x), MMM (28.6x), ALLE (19.6x), AVY (19.2x), BLDR (32.4x).

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The Formula

Price / EPS

Why It Matters

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.