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During the past 12 months, Pool's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 3.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -14.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 15.70% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Pool was 43.40% per year. The lowest was -14.80% per year. And the median was 17.50% per year.
Pool (NAS:POOL) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.
Pool 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
POOL vs MSM, REZI, CNM: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Pool's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Pool's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pool's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 2.30% mean?
Pool (POOL) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 2.30% as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Pool and its competitors.
Is Pool's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Pool's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.30%. Overall, Pool has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pool's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to MSM and REZI?
Pool's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 2.30% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Pool and its competitors. Pool's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.30%. 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 $345.89, compared to a current price of $206.31 — trading 40.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.30%. Pool's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pool (POOL), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.30% 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 $206.31 is trading 40.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $345.89.
GuruFocus considers Pool to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for POOL:
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 2.30%
GF Value™: $345.89 vs. price of $206.31 (40.4% below fair value)
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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