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Pool's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $541 Mil. Pool's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,596 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Pool's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $541 Mil. Pool's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,823 Mil. Therefore, Pool's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 29.66%.
Pool had a gross margin of 29.66% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Pool was 31.29%. The lowest was 28.73%. And the median was 29.34%.
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 29.66% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Pool Gross Profit Related Terms
Pool Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pool's Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Profit vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Pool's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pool's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit 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 $1,596 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
Pool's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Profit of $1,596 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Pool and its competitors.
Is Pool's Gross Profit too high?
Pool's current Gross Profit is $1,596 Mil. Overall, Pool has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pool's Gross Profit compare to MSM and REZI?
Pool's Gross Profit of $1,596 Mil 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 Gross Profit for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Pool and its competitors. Pool's current Gross Profit is $1,596 Mil. 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 $198.69 — trading 42.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $1,596 Mil. Pool's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pool (POOL), the current Gross Profit is $1,596 Mil 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 $198.69 is trading 42.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $345.89.
GuruFocus considers Pool to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for POOL:
Gross Profit: $1,596 Mil
GF Value™: $345.89 vs. price of $198.69 (42.6% 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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