Fundamentals for Pool Corporation
POOL's projected revenue decline from last year is likely to make investors cautious. Lower revenues often hurt a company's bottom line, leading investors to be concerned a...
Business Operations:
Sector: IndustrialsIndustry: Industrial Distribution
Pool Corporation distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, related leisure, irrigation, and landscape maintenance 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 which consist 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.
Revenue projections:
Financial Ratios:
| currentRatio | 2.67100 |
|---|---|
| forwardPE | 13.44559 |
| debtToEquity | 134.53700 |
| earningsGrowth | 0.00000 |
| revenueGrowth | 0.02200 |
| grossMargins | 0.29579 |
| operatingMargins | 0.15137 |
| trailingEps | 10.72000 |
| forwardEps | 11.75999 |
POOL's current ratio of 2.671 means the company has enough liquidity to meet its short-term debt obligations. With sufficient cash reserves and current assets, POOL can comfortably cover its liabilities, reflecting a strong financial outlook.
POOL's Forward PE is well-positioned, indicating the stock price is favorable compared to its earnings. This suggests the stock is not overpriced and offers room for growth, making it an attractive option for investors looking for future value appreciation.
POOL's elevated debt-to-equity ratio reflects a high level of debt relative to equity, signaling that the company is heavily leveraged. This reliance on debt could increase financial risk in periods of economic uncertainty.
POOL's forward EPS surpassing its trailing EPS signals projected growth in profitability, with the company expected to perform better this year. This forecast suggests that POOL's earnings will improve compared to the previous financial year, highlighting optimism in its financial outlook.
Price projections:
Insider Transactions:
3 sell transactions of POOL were recorded, with market price hovering near 221.31405639648438.POOL saw 12 buying transactions, each while market price hovered at 213.33592732747397.No clear trend can be drawn from the insider transactions, leaving the company's next steps and outlook uncertain from this data alone.
Recommendation changes over time:
With analysts showing a buy bias for POOL, investors may be more inclined to see the stock as an attractive investment. The favorable outlook could spur increased interest, positioning POOL as a safe and profitable place for investors to allocate their funds and seek growth.
