POOL:NSD-Pool Corporation (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Industrial Distribution |

Last Closing

USD 364.45

Change

+2.09 (+0.58)%

Market Cap

USD 13.42B

Volume

0.33M

Analyst Target

USD 321.67
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About

Pool Corporation distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products in the United States and internationally. The company offers maintenance products, including chemicals, supplies, and pool accessories; repair and replacement parts for pool equipment, such as cleaners, filters, heaters, pumps, and lights; and building materials, such as concrete, plumbing and electrical components, functional and decorative pool surfaces, decking materials, tiles, hardscapes, and natural stones for pool installations and remodeling. It also provides pool equipment and components for new pool construction and the remodeling of existing pools; irrigation and related products, such as irrigation system components, and professional turf care equipment and supplies; commercial products, including heaters, safety equipment, commercial decking equipment, and commercial pumps and filters. In addition, the company offers fiberglass pools, and hot tubs and packaged pool kits comprising walls, liners, braces, and coping for in-ground and above-ground pools; and other pool construction and recreational products comprising discretionary recreational and related outdoor living products, such as grills and components for outdoor kitchens. It serves swimming pool remodelers and builders; specialty retailers that sell swimming pool supplies; swimming pool repair and service businesses; irrigation construction and landscape maintenance contractors; and commercial pool operators and pool contractors. Pool Corporation was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Covington, Louisiana.

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ETFs Containing POOL

MID American Century Mid Cap .. 4.00 % 0.00 %

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FVD:LSE First Trust Value Line® .. 0.49 % 0.00 %

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USD 8.68M
FEVR 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Industrial Distribution) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -81.94% 29% F 4% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -81.94% 29% F 5% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -77.45% 29% F 5% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -77.45% 29% F 6% D-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -65.26% 33% F 16% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -65.26% 33% F 17% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 13.98% 17% F 68% D+
Dividend Return 14.96% 17% F 68% D+
Total Return 0.98% 100% F 25% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 39.64% 83% B 47% F
Risk Adjusted Return 37.74% 17% F 69% C-
Market Capitalization 13.42B 86% B+ 94% A

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.