Pool Corporation (POOL) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 15.43%
Is Pool Corporation’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Pool Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 15.43% is 31% below its 5-year average of 22.25%, near the low end of its 5-year range (15.43%–28.32%).
As of Sunday, June 21, 2026. 6.82% below its 12-month average of 16.56%.
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POOL Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
15.43%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
16.56%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
19.89%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
22.25%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
23.04%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
20.76%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
19.24%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-6.82%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-22.43%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-30.65%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-33.02%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-25.66%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-19.81%
POOL Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool Corporation (POOL) | $7.25B | 15.43% | 16.56% | 19.89% | 22.25% |
| MYR Group Inc. (MYRG)vs › | $7.18B | 13.77% | 8.97% | 10.06% | 10.84% |
| AGCO Corporation (AGCO)vs › | $8.23B | 8.40% | 10.48% | 14.32% | 13.46% |
| AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV)vs › | $8.47B | 4.17% | 5.99% | -2.83% | 0.27% |
| Gartner, Inc. (IT)vs › | $8.54B | 18.78% | 20.59% | 21.68% | 18.97% |
| Matson, Inc. (MATX)vs › | $5.79B | 8.85% | 9.64% | 12.85% | 14.37% |
| Aecom (ACM)vs › | $8.84B | 12.33% | 11.82% | 9.11% | 8.12% |
| Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM)vs › | $5.50B | 10.68% | 9.48% | 8.02% | 7.96% |
| Planet Labs PBC (PL)vs › | $9.40B | -13.91% | -18.55% | -23.59% | -24.98% |
| Griffon Corporation (GFF)vs › | $4.18B | 4.68% | 9.16% | 4.25% | 4.40% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
15.4%
ROE
35.8%
Pool Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Pool Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Pool Corporation (POOL)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for POOL stock is 15.43%.
- Is Pool Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Pool Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 15.43% is 31% below its 5-year average of 22.25%, near the low end of its 5-year range (15.43%–28.32%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Pool Corporation (POOL)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for POOL stock is 16.56%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Pool Corporation (POOL)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for POOL stock is 19.89%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Pool Corporation (POOL)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for POOL stock is 22.25%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Pool Corporation (POOL)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for POOL stock is 23.04%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Pool Corporation (POOL)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for POOL stock is 20.76%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Pool Corporation (POOL)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for POOL stock is 19.24%.
Pool Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 15.43% |
| 2024-12-31 | 17.69% |
| 2023-12-31 | 20.39% |
| 2022-12-31 | 26.06% |
| 2021-12-31 | 25.60% |
| 2020-12-31 | 28.32% |
| 2019-12-31 | 24.20% |
| 2018-12-31 | 26.57% |
| 2017-12-31 | 25.56% |
| 2016-12-31 | 22.51% |
| 2015-12-31 | 21.07% |
| 2014-12-31 | 19.15% |
| 2013-12-31 | 18.09% |
| 2012-12-31 | 16.05% |
| 2011-12-31 | 13.50% |
| 2010-12-31 | 11.90% |
| 2009-12-31 | 10.11% |
| 2008-12-31 | 11.78% |
| 2007-12-31 | 14.06% |
| 2006-12-31 | 18.30% |
| 2005-12-31 | 17.72% |
| 2004-12-31 | 21.03% |
| 2003-12-31 | 17.49% |
| 2002-12-31 | 15.61% |
| 2001-12-31 | 16.60% |
| 2000-12-31 | 17.74% |
| 1999-12-31 | 18.15% |
| 1998-12-31 | 13.08% |
| 1997-12-31 | 8.43% |
| 1996-12-31 | 6.61% |
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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