Pool [POOL] vs Ferguson Enterprises [FERG] Detailed Stock Comparison
Pool
NASDAQ
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Ferguson Enterprises
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Pool wins in 8 metrics, Ferguson Enterprises wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. Ferguson Enterprises appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Pool | Ferguson Enterprises | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 28.50 | 29.25 | Pool |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 8.86 | 8.38 | Ferguson Enterprises |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 119.57 | 105.39 | Ferguson Enterprises |
| PEG Ratio | 8.42 | -5.34 | Ferguson Enterprises |
| EV/EBITDA | 20.48 | 17.19 | Ferguson Enterprises |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 7.79% | 5.32% | Pool |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 15.28% | 8.83% | Pool |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 15.28% | 8.83% | Pool |
| Return on Equity | 30.18% | 29.08% | Pool |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 10.04% | 9.54% | Pool |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $599.71M | $1.50B | Ferguson Enterprises |
| Dividend Yield | 1.98% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -9.70% | 9.00% | Ferguson Enterprises |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.18 | 1.56 | Ferguson Enterprises |
| Enterprise Value | $12.99B | $50.48B | Ferguson Enterprises |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.46 | 1.67 | Ferguson Enterprises |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 29.99% | 30.95% | Ferguson Enterprises |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $140 | $151 | Ferguson Enterprises |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $10.83 | $8.02 | Pool |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.07 | 1.08 | Pool |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Pool vs Ferguson Enterprises Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | 4.89% | 0.62% | 2.88% | 6.68% | -6.09% | -2.75% |
| Ferguson Enterprises | 1.99% | 1.02% | 4.74% | 30.30% | 35.85% | 34.74% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | -9.70% | -8.23% | -2.17% | 366.13% | 1,595.81% | 838.35% |
| Ferguson Enterprises | 9.00% | 97.98% | 138.73% | 249.52% | 1,006.16% | 857.85% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Pool vs Ferguson Enterprises
| Metric | POOL | FERG |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $11.52B | $47.08B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 489,840 | 1,017,688 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 536,263 | 1,132,079 |
| Last Close | $323.73 | $233.62 |
| 52 Week Range | $282.22 - $395.60 | $146.00 - $238.16 |
| % from 52W High | -18.17% | -1.91% |
| All-Time High | $582.27 (Nov 15, 2021) | $238.16 (Aug 22, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -44.40% | -1.91% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.01% | 0.04% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.01% | -0.07% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.08% | 0.05% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.09% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.30% | 0.29% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 119.57 | 105.39 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $34.82 | $28.01 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $2.24 | $2.63 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $485.54M | $1.73B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $333.34M | $1.05B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.98% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $6.10 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Pool vs Ferguson Enterprises
| Metric | POOL | FERG |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 28.50 | 29.25 |
| Forward P/E | 25.66 | 21.25 |
| PEG Ratio | 8.42 | -5.34 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.18 | 1.56 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 8.86 | 8.38 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $11.52B | $47.08B |
| Enterprise Value | $12.99B | $50.48B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.46 | 1.67 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 20.48 | 17.19 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.07 | 1.08 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $34.82 | $28.01 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Pool vs Ferguson Enterprises
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | POOL | FERG |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.07B | $7.62B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $759.16M | $5.26B |
| Gross Profit | $312.37M | $2.36B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $77.54M | $676.00M |
| EBITDA | $89.53M | $767.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $66.37M | $557.00M |
| Income Tax | $12.88M | $147.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $53.55M | $410.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | POOL | FERG |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $71.64M | $519.00M |
| Total Current Assets | $2.08B | $9.78B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $1.16B | $5.97B |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.19B | $5.00B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.24B | $5.53B |
| Retained Earnings | $600.25M | $6.24B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $566.11M | $3.51B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | POOL | FERG |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $90.74M | $-340.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-13.30M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $13.93M | $605.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-471.27M | $-1.08B |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-56.32M | $-251.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | POOL | FERG |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 3.82M | 2.57M |
| Short Ratio | 5.90 | 1.87 |
| Short % of Float | 0.12% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 489,840 | 1,017,688 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 536,263 | 1,132,079 |
| Shares Outstanding | 37.69M | 201.34M |
| Float Shares | 32.65M | 196.81M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.13% | 0.02% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.03% | 0.96% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Pool vs Ferguson Enterprises
| Metric | POOL | FERG |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $6.10 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.98% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $4.90 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.33% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $14.70 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 14, 2025 | N/A |