PoolPOOL +2.26%74 FCF Margin % is 1.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 6.50. GuruFocus rates POOL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $343.59 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Pool ranks better than 61.54% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Pool's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $17 Mil. Pool's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,138 Mil. Therefore, Pool's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.51%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pool's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
POOL'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.9 Med: 6.5 Max: 14.94
Current: 5.84
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Pool was 14.94%. The lowest was 2.90%. And the median was 6.50%.
POOL's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 61.54% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.17
vs POOL: 5.84
Pool FCF Margin % Related Terms
Pool FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pool's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Pool's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pool's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of 1.51% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Pool and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 6.50. Over the past decade, Pool's FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.90 to 14.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Pool ranks #60 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is Pool's FCF Margin % too high?
Pool's current FCF Margin % of 1.51% is 77% below median its 10-year median of 6.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.90 to a high of 14.94. The Industrial Distribution industry median FCF Margin % is 4.17. Pool's value of 1.51% is 63.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pool ranks #60 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pool has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pool's FCF Margin % compare to MSM and XMTR?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Pool ranks #60 out of 156 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Pool in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.17. Pool's value of 1.51% is 63.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Pool's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.90 to 14.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.50 vs. the industry median of 4.17, Pool has consistently been below 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 FCF Margin % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.17, based on 156 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pool's current FCF Margin % of 1.51% is 63.8% below 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Pool and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pool's current FCF Margin % is 1.51%, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 6.50. 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 $343.59, compared to a current price of $210.00 — trading 38.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 1.51%, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 6.50 and 63.8% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.17. Pool's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pool (POOL), the current FCF Margin % is 1.51% as of Mar. 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 $210.00 is trading 38.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $343.59.
GuruFocus considers Pool to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for POOL:
FCF Margin %: 1.51% (77% below median its 10-year median of 6.50)
GF Value™: $343.59 vs. price of $210.00 (38.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.8% below the Industrial Distribution median (#60 of 156)
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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