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PoolPOOL +5.31%72 EV-to-OCF is 23.93 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 32.55. GuruFocus rates POOL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $346.06 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Industrial Distribution companies, Pool ranks worse than 78.34% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Pool's Enterprise Value is $8,774 Mil.
Pool's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $367 Mil. Therefore, Pool's EV-to-OCF for today is 23.93.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pool's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
POOL'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.02 Med: 32.55 Max: 668.63
Current: 23.93
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Pool was 668.63. The lowest was 14.02. And the median was 32.55.
POOL's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 78.34% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 8.89
vs POOL: 23.93
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-08-03), Pool's stock price is $195.58.
Pool's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $10.870. Therefore, Pool's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 17.99.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Pool's share price for today is $195.58.
Pool's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $10.870.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Pool EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Pool EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pool's EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Pool's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pool's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Pool's current Enterprise Value is $8,774 Mil.
Pool's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $367 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-OCF of 23.93 as of Aug. 03, 2026. This is 26% below median its historical median of 32.55. Over the past decade, Pool's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 14.02 to 668.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Pool ranks #123 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 78.3%.
Is Pool's EV-to-OCF too high?
Pool's current EV-to-OCF of 23.93 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 32.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.02 to a high of 668.63. The Industrial Distribution industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.89. Pool's value of 23.93 is 169.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pool ranks #123 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pool has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pool's EV-to-OCF compare to MSM and REZI?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Pool ranks #123 out of 157 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Pool in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.89. Pool's value of 23.93 is 169.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Pool's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 14.02 to 668.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.55 vs. the industry median of 8.89, 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 EV-to-OCF for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Industrial Distribution companies is 8.89, based on 157 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pool's current EV-to-OCF of 23.93 is 169.2% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pool's current EV-to-OCF is 23.93, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 32.55. 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 $346.06, compared to a current price of $195.58 — trading 43.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 23.93, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 32.55 and 169.2% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 8.89. Pool's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pool (POOL), the current EV-to-OCF is 23.93 as of Aug. 03, 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 $195.58 is trading 43.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $346.06.
GuruFocus considers Pool to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for POOL:
EV-to-OCF: 23.93 (26% below median its 10-year median of 32.55)
GF Value™: $346.06 vs. price of $195.58 (43.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 169.2% above the Industrial Distribution median (#123 of 157)
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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