PoolPOOL +1.23%74 Gross Margin % is 28.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 29.34. 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 154 Industrial Distribution companies, Pool ranks better than 64.94% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Pool's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $330 Mil. Pool's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,138 Mil. Therefore, Pool's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.99%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pool's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
POOL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.73 Med: 29.34 Max: 31.29
Current: 29.69
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Pool was 31.29%. The lowest was 28.73%. And the median was 29.34%.
POOL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 64.94% of 154
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.295
vs POOL: 29.69
Pool had a gross margin of 28.99% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Pool was 0.10% per year.
Pool (NAS:POOL) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Pool had a gross margin of 28.99% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Pool Gross Margin % Related Terms
Pool Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pool's Gross 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.
POOL vs MSM, XMTR, SITE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Pool's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Pool's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pool's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Pool (POOL) has a Gross Margin % of 28.99% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Pool and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.34. Over the past decade, Pool's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.73 to 31.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Pool ranks #54 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is Pool's Gross Margin % too high?
Pool's current Gross Margin % of 28.99% is near median its 10-year median of 29.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.73 to a high of 31.29. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.30. Pool's value of 28.99% is 19.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pool ranks #54 out of 154 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 Gross Margin % compare to MSM and XMTR?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Pool ranks #54 out of 154 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Pool in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.30. Pool's value of 28.99% is 19.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Pool's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.73 to 31.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.34 vs. the industry median of 24.30, 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 Gross Margin % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.30, based on 154 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pool's current Gross Margin % of 28.99% is 19.3% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Pool and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pool's current Gross Margin % is 28.99%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.34. 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 $207.89 — trading 39.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.99%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.34 and 19.3% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.30. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pool (POOL), the current Gross Margin % is 28.99% 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 $207.89 is trading 39.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $343.59.
GuruFocus considers Pool to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for POOL:
Gross Margin %: 28.99% (near median its 10-year median of 29.34)
GF Value™: $343.59 vs. price of $207.89 (39.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.3% above the Industrial Distribution median (#54 of 154)
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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