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PoolPOOL +0.24%69 Debt-to-Equity is 1.35 as of Jun. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 1.37. GuruFocus rates POOL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $344.67 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 148 Industrial Distribution companies, Pool ranks worse than 89.86% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pool's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
POOL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6 Med: 1.37 Max: 3.9
Current: 1.4
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Pool was 3.90. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 1.37.
POOL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 89.86% of 148
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs POOL: 1.40
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Pool Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Pool Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pool's Debt-to-Equity 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.
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Pool's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Pool's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pool's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 (POOL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.35 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Pool and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.37. Over the past decade, Pool's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.60 to 3.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Pool ranks #133 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 89.9%.
Is Pool's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Pool's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.35 is near median its 10-year median of 1.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 3.90. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Pool's value of 1.35 is 175.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pool ranks #133 out of 148 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 Debt-to-Equity compare to MSM and CNM?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Pool ranks #133 out of 148 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Pool in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Pool's value of 1.35 is 175.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Pool's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.60 to 3.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 0.49, 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.49, based on 148 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pool's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.35 is 175.5% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Pool and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pool's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.37. 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 (POOL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $344.67, compared to a current price of $183.77 — trading 46.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 175.5% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.49. 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 Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pool (POOL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.35 as of Jun. 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 (POOL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pool stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $183.77 is trading 46.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $344.67.
GuruFocus considers Pool to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for POOL:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.35 (near median its 10-year median of 1.37)
GF Value™: $344.67 vs. price of $183.77 (46.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 175.5% above the Industrial Distribution median (#133 of 148)
No single metric tells the full story. See the POOL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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