PoolPOOL +1.75%74 3-Year ROIIC % is 135.88 as of Dec. 2025, which is 292% above its 10-year median of 34.62. GuruFocus rates POOL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $343.93 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 148 Industrial Distribution companies, Pool ranks better than 94.59% on this metric.
3-Year Return on Invested Incremental Capital (3-Year ROIIC %) measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year.
Pool's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 135.88%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
The industry rank for Pool's 3-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:
POOL's 3-Year ROIIC % is ranked better than 94.59% of 148
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.075
vs POOL: 135.88
Pool (NAS:POOL) 3-Year ROIIC % Explanation
Return on Incremental Invested Capital (ROIIC) is an extension of Return on Investment Capital (ROIC). ROIC % tells investors how efficiently that profitability is earned per dollar of company capital. ROIIC narrows the focus even further and shows how profitable each additional unit of capital investment could be. ROIIC % is a more powerful metric than ROIC because it measures how much money the company can generate going forward on future capital investments.
High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
Be Aware
It's important to keep in mind that when tracking ROIIC, the metric is better suited to forecasting the trend of future returns rather than measuring current return on investment.
Pool 3-Year ROIIC % Related Terms
Pool 3-Year ROIIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pool's 3-Year ROIIC % 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 3-Year ROIIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year ROIIC % 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 3-Year ROIIC % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Pool's 3-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pool's 3-Year ROIIC % 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.
** Annual data of NOPAT and Invested Capital was used to calculate 3-Year ROIIC %.
*** Please be aware that the ROIIC (Return on Invested Capital) calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.
Pool (POOL) has a 3-Year ROIIC % of 135.88 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Pool and its competitors. This is 292% above median its historical median of 34.62. Over the past decade, Pool's 3-Year ROIIC % has ranged from 13.10 to 1,149.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Pool ranks #8 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is Pool's 3-Year ROIIC % too high?
Pool's current 3-Year ROIIC % of 135.88 is 292% above median its 10-year median of 34.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.10 to a high of 1,149.60. The Industrial Distribution industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 4.08. Pool's value of 135.88 is 3234.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pool ranks #8 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 3-Year ROIIC % compare to MSM and CNM?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Pool ranks #8 out of 148 companies for 3-Year ROIIC %. This places Pool in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 4.08. Pool's value of 135.88 is 3234.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Pool's own 3-Year ROIIC % has ranged from 13.10 to 1,149.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.62 vs. the industry median of 4.08, 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 3-Year ROIIC % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median 3-Year ROIIC % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.08, based on 148 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year ROIIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year ROIIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pool's current 3-Year ROIIC % of 135.88 is 3234.5% 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 3-Year ROIIC % mean?
A high 3-Year ROIIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Pool and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 3-Year ROIIC % is 4.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pool's current 3-Year ROIIC % is 135.88, which is 292% above median its own 10-year median of 34.62. 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 $343.93, compared to a current price of $219.47 — trading 36.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year ROIIC % is 135.88, which is 292% above median its 10-year median of 34.62 and 3234.5% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.08. 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 3-Year ROIIC % calculated?
3-Year ROIIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pool (POOL), the current 3-Year ROIIC % is 135.88 as of Dec. 2025. 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 $219.47 is trading 36.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $343.93.
GuruFocus considers Pool to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for POOL:
3-Year ROIIC %: 135.88 (292% above median its 10-year median of 34.62)
GF Value™: $343.93 vs. price of $219.47 (36.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3234.5% above the Industrial Distribution median (#8 of 148)
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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