Pool Corporation (POOL) FCF Payout Ratio: 31.00%
Is Pool Corporation’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Pool Corporation's FCF payout ratio of 31.00% is 12% below its 5-year average of 35.31%, near the low end of its 5-year range (20.22%–59.74%).
30.88% below its 12-month average of 44.85%.
POOL FCF Payout Ratio Chart
POOL Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
POOL Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
POOL FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
31.00%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
44.85%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
36.01%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
35.31%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
40.06%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
36.13%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
36.52%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-30.88%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-13.92%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-12.21%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-22.62%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-14.20%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-15.11%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
31.0%
Earnings Payout Ratio
46.4%
Dividend Yield
2.54%
FCF Yield
8.35%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $309.52M | $184.92M | 59.7% |
| 2024 | $599.71M | $179.63M | 30.0% |
| 2023 | $828.13M | $167.46M | 20.2% |
| 2022 | $441.24M | $150.62M | 34.1% |
| 2021 | $275.83M | $119.58M | 43.4% |
| 2020 | $375.88M | $91.93M | 24.5% |
| 2019 | $265.41M | $83.77M | 31.6% |
| 2018 | $87.08M | $69.43M | 79.7% |
| 2017 | $135.92M | $58.03M | 42.7% |
| 2016 | $131.03M | $49.75M | 38.0% |
| 2015 | $116.95M | $43.12M | 36.9% |
| 2014 | $104.49M | $37.60M | 36.0% |
| 2013 | $86.35M | $33.81M | 39.2% |
| 2012 | $102.81M | $29.14M | 28.3% |
| 2011 | $55.65M | $26.47M | 47.6% |
| 2010 | $85.88M | $25.75M | 30.0% |
| 2009 | $106.08M | $25.31M | 23.9% |
| 2008 | $86.28M | $24.43M | 28.3% |
| 2007 | $61.02M | $22.73M | 37.3% |
| 2006 | $54.23M | $21.08M | 38.9% |
| 2005 | $29.72M | $17.86M | 60.1% |
| 2004 | $49.89M | $10.71M | 21.5% |
| 2003 | $69.78M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | $52.73M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | $20.43M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | $14.01M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | $7.70M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | ($12.30M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 1997 | $6.20M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | $6.80M | $0 | 0.0% |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
Pool Corporation FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Pool Corporation FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Pool Corporation (POOL)?
- The FCF payout ratio for POOL stock is 31.00%.
- Is Pool Corporation's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Pool Corporation's FCF payout ratio of 31.00% is 12% below its 5-year average of 35.31%, near the low end of its 5-year range (20.22%–59.74%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Pool Corporation (POOL)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for POOL stock is 44.85%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Pool Corporation (POOL)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for POOL stock is 36.01%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Pool Corporation (POOL)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for POOL stock is 35.31%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Pool Corporation (POOL)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for POOL stock is 40.06%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Pool Corporation (POOL)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for POOL stock is 36.13%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Pool Corporation (POOL)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for POOL stock is 36.52%.
Pool Corporation FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 59.74% |
| 2024-12-31 | 29.95% |
| 2023-12-31 | 20.22% |
| 2022-12-31 | 34.14% |
| 2021-12-31 | 43.35% |
| 2020-12-31 | 24.46% |
| 2019-12-31 | 31.56% |
| 2018-12-31 | 79.73% |
| 2017-12-31 | 42.69% |
| 2016-12-31 | 37.97% |
| 2015-12-31 | 36.87% |
| 2014-12-31 | 35.99% |
| 2013-12-31 | 39.15% |
| 2012-12-31 | 28.34% |
| 2011-12-31 | 47.57% |
| 2010-12-31 | 29.98% |
| 2009-12-31 | 23.86% |
| 2008-12-31 | 28.32% |
| 2007-12-31 | 37.26% |
| 2006-12-31 | 38.87% |
| 2005-12-31 | 60.09% |
| 2004-12-31 | 21.46% |
About Pool Corporation
Pool Corporation, established in 1993 and based in Covington, Louisiana, serves as a leading wholesale distributor of swimming pool essentials, outdoor living accessories, and related recreational merchandise. Operating extensively across the United States and globally, the company supported its diverse clientele through 410 sales centers spanning North America, Europe, and Australia as of March 2022. Its comprehensive product portfolio encompasses a broad array of upkeep items like chemicals, general provisions, and pool accouterments; components for servicing and replacing critical pool machinery such as purification systems, heating units, circulation pumps, and lighting fixtures; and structural elements including complete fiberglass pools, luxury spas, and comprehensive pre-packaged pool kits designed for both subterranean and elevated installations, encompassing structural walls, liners, support braces, and coping. Furthermore, Pool Corp. supplies diverse pool apparatus and constituent parts vital for both fresh installations and the refurbishment of existing aquatic facilities; irrigation solutions, including integrated system elements and specialized equipment and provisions for professional lawn maintenance; and construction essentials such as concrete, plumbing and electrical infrastructure, a variety of functional and aesthetic pool finishes, decking options, tiles, hardscaping elements, and natural stone for new builds and renovations. The company also offers specialized commercial-grade products, including robust heating units, essential safety apparatus, and industrial-scale pumps and filtration systems, alongside additional recreational and outdoor living items like barbecues and modules for custom outdoor kitchen setups. Pool Corporation's extensive client base includes swimming pool construction and renovation specialists, independent retailers of pool provisions, repair and maintenance enterprises, irrigation and landscape professionals, and institutional clients such as hospitality venues, educational institutions, and public recreational centers.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Distribution
- CEO
- Peter D. Arvan