Pool (POOL) Shiller PE Ratio: 14.48 (As of Sep. 14, 2026) — 74% Below Median

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POOL Pool Corp POOL
68 GF Score
Price $174.00
GF Value $346.71
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Pool Shiller PE Ratio?

Pool POOL +0.55% 68 Shiller PE Ratio is 14.48 as of Sep. 14, 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 56.02. GuruFocus rates POOL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $346.71 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 110 Industrial Distribution companies, Pool ranks better than 52.73% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-14), Pool's current share price is $174.00. Pool's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $12.02. Pool's Shiller PE Ratio for today is 14.48.

The historical rank and industry rank for Pool's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

POOL' s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.36   Med: 56.02   Max: 104.53
Current: 14.48

During the past years, Pool's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 104.53. The lowest was 14.36. And the median was 56.02.

POOL's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked better than
52.73% of 110 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 15.345 vs POOL: 14.48

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

Pool's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $5.170. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is $12.02 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation


Pool  (NAS:POOL) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.

Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.


Pool Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms


Pool Shiller PE Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pool's Shiller PE Ratio 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 Shiller PE Ratio Chart

Pool Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shiller PE Ratio
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Pool Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Shiller PE Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 26.52 27.48 20.18 17.38 17.88

POOL vs MSM, CNM, XMTR: Shiller PE Ratio Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Pool's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE Ratio 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Pool's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pool's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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Pool Shiller PE Ratio Calculation

For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

Pool's Shiller PE Ratio for today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/ E10
=174.00/12.02
=14.48

* 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's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Pool's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_EPS=Earnings per Share (Diluted)/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=5.17/333.9520*333.9520
=5.170

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Pool Quarterly Data

Earnings per Share (Diluted) CPI Adj_EPS
201609 1.030 241.428 1.425
201612 0.060 241.432 0.083
201703 0.520 243.801 0.712
201706 2.210 244.955 3.013
201709 1.160 246.819 1.570
201712 0.620 246.524 0.840
201803 0.750 249.554 1.004
201806 2.800 251.989 3.711
201809 1.660 252.439 2.196
201812 0.410 251.233 0.545
201903 0.800 254.202 1.051
201906 3.220 256.143 4.198
201909 1.950 256.759 2.536
201912 0.440 256.974 0.572
202003 0.750 258.115 0.970
202006 3.870 257.797 5.013
202009 2.920 260.280 3.747
202012 1.450 260.474 1.859
202103 2.420 264.877 3.051
202106 6.370 271.696 7.830
202109 4.540 274.310 5.527
202112 2.650 278.802 3.174
202203 4.410 287.504 5.122
202206 7.630 296.311 8.599
202209 4.780 296.808 5.378
202212 1.820 296.797 2.048
202303 2.580 301.836 2.855
202306 5.910 305.109 6.469
202309 3.510 307.789 3.808
202312 1.320 306.746 1.437
202403 2.040 312.332 2.181
202406 4.990 314.175 5.304
202409 3.270 315.301 3.463
202412 0.980 315.605 1.037
202503 1.420 319.799 1.483
202506 5.170 322.561 5.353
202509 3.400 324.800 3.496
202512 0.850 324.054 0.876
202603 1.450 330.213 1.466
202606 5.170 333.952 5.170

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Shiller PE Ratio →
What does a Shiller PE Ratio of 14.48 mean?
Pool (POOL) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 14.48 as of Sep. 14, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Pool and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 56.02. Over the past decade, Pool's Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 14.36 to 104.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Pool ranks #52 out of 110 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is Pool's Shiller PE Ratio too high?
Pool's current Shiller PE Ratio of 14.48 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 56.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.36 to a high of 104.53. The Industrial Distribution industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 15.35. Pool's value of 14.48 is 5.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pool ranks #52 out of 110 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pool has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pool's Shiller PE Ratio compare to MSM and CNM?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Pool ranks #52 out of 110 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This puts Pool in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 15.35. Pool's value of 14.48 is 5.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Pool's own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 14.36 to 104.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.02 vs. the industry median of 15.35, 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 Shiller PE Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 15.35, based on 110 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pool's current Shiller PE Ratio of 14.48 is 5.6% 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Pool and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 15.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pool's current Shiller PE Ratio is 14.48, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 56.02. 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 $346.71, compared to a current price of $174.00 — trading 49.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 14.48, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 56.02 and 5.6% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 15.35. Pool's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pool (POOL), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 14.48 as of Sep. 14, 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 $174.00 is trading 49.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $346.71. GuruFocus considers Pool to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for POOL:

  • Shiller PE Ratio: 14.48 (74% below median its 10-year median of 56.02)
  • GF Value™: $346.71 vs. price of $174.00 (49.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.6% below the Industrial Distribution median (#52 of 110)

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 Business Description

Address 109 Northpark Boulevard, Covington, LA, USA, 70433-5001
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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$174.00
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