Pool (FRA:SP1) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.62 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 52% Below Median

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FRA:SP1 Pool Corp FRA:SP1
69 GF Score
Price €178.15
GF Value €304.94
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Pool Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Pool FRA:SP1 +2.12% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.62 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 3.36. GuruFocus rates FRA:SP1 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €304.94 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 127 Industrial Distribution companies, Pool ranks worse than 78.74% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Pool's current share price is €178.15. Pool's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €110.19. Pool's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.62.

The historical rank and industry rank for Pool's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:SP1' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.37   Med: 3.36   Max: 7.83
Current: 1.57

During the past years, Pool's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 7.83. The lowest was 1.37. And the median was 3.36.

FRA:SP1's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
78.74% of 127 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.51 vs FRA:SP1: 1.57

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Pool's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €27.015. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €110.19 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Pool  (FRA:SP1) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Pool Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Pool Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pool's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Pool Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Pool Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Pool Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.72 2.42 2.52 1.84 1.58

FRA:SP1 vs MSM, CNM, XMTR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Pool's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Pool Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Pool's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pool's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Pool Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Pool's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=178.15/110.19
=1.62

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Pool's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Pool's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=27.015/330.2130*330.2130
=27.015

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Pool Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 18.952 241.018 25.966
201609 14.288 241.428 19.542
201612 9.971 241.432 13.638
201703 11.916 243.801 16.139
201706 20.460 244.955 27.581
201709 14.777 246.819 19.770
201712 10.333 246.524 13.841
201803 11.351 249.554 15.020
201806 21.655 251.989 28.377
201809 16.635 252.439 21.760
201812 11.564 251.233 15.199
201903 12.993 254.202 16.878
201906 24.294 256.143 31.319
201909 19.964 256.759 25.675
201912 12.772 256.974 16.412
202003 14.966 258.115 19.146
202006 27.935 257.797 35.782
202009 23.683 260.280 30.046
202012 16.862 260.474 21.377
202103 21.814 264.877 27.195
202106 36.419 271.696 44.263
202109 29.484 274.310 35.493
202112 23.130 278.802 27.395
202203 31.756 287.504 36.473
202206 48.542 296.311 54.096
202209 41.220 296.808 45.859
202212 26.400 296.797 29.372
202303 28.761 301.836 31.465
202306 43.828 305.109 47.434
202309 35.403 307.789 37.982
202312 23.797 306.746 25.618
202403 26.806 312.332 28.341
202406 42.900 314.175 45.090
202409 33.808 315.301 35.407
202412 24.868 315.605 26.019
202503 26.340 319.799 27.198
202506 41.361 322.561 42.342
202509 33.215 324.800 33.769
202512 22.737 324.054 23.169
202603 27.015 330.213 27.015

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.62 mean?
Pool (FRA:SP1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.62 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Pool and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 3.36. Over the past decade, Pool's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.37 to 7.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Pool ranks #100 out of 127 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 78.7%.
Is Pool's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Pool's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.62 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 3.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.37 to a high of 7.83. The Industrial Distribution industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.51. Pool's value of 1.62 is 217.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pool ranks #100 out of 127 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pool has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pool's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MSM and CNM?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Pool ranks #100 out of 127 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Pool in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.51. Pool's value of 1.62 is 217.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Pool's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.37 to 7.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.36 vs. the industry median of 0.51, Pool has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.51, based on 127 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pool's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.62 is 217.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Pool and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pool's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.62, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 3.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pool stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pool (FRA:SP1) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €304.94, compared to a current price of €178.15 — trading 41.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.62, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 3.36 and 217.6% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.51. Pool's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pool (FRA:SP1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.62 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Pool (FRA:SP1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pool stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €178.15 is trading 41.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €304.94. GuruFocus considers Pool to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SP1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.62 (52% below median its 10-year median of 3.36)
  • GF Value™: €304.94 vs. price of €178.15 (41.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 217.6% above the Industrial Distribution median (#100 of 127)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SP1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pool Business Description

Address 109 Northpark Boulevard, Covington, LA, USA, 70433-5001
Pool Corp is a wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products. The company's products include pool pumps, filters, heaters, and cleaners; pool maintenance products like chemicals, supplies, and repair parts; irrigation and landscape maintenance products; and outdoor lighting, grills, outdoor kitchen components, etc. These products are offered through branded distribution networks such as Horizon, SCP, Poolcorp Commercial Aquatics, Sun Wholesale Supply, Superior Pool Products, and NPT. The company's customers include pool builders, pool service companies, retail stores, commercial pool operators, and landscape contractors. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by other markets like Europe and Australia.
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