Operating Margin

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Price: 266.74 USD 2.32% Market Closed

Market Cap: 9.9B USD

11.1%

Declining

by 1.9%

Operating Margin shows how much profit a company makes from its regular business activities after covering operating costs. It helps measure how efficiently the company turns sales into profit.

Operating Margin

11.1%

Operating Income

$588.8m

Revenue

$5.3B

Operating Margin shows how much profit a company makes from its regular business activities after covering operating costs. It helps measure how efficiently the company turns sales into profit.

Operating Margin

11.1%

Operating Income

$588.8m

Revenue

$5.3B

Peer Comparison

Country		Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
US		Pool Corp NASDAQ:POOL	9.8B USD	Loading...
US		Genuine Parts Co NYSE:GPC	18.7B USD	Loading...
BE		D'Ieteren Group NV XBRU:DIE	9.8B EUR	Loading...
US		LKQ Corp NASDAQ:LKQ	8.5B USD	Loading...
ZA	C	CA Sales Holdings Ltd JSE:CAA	7.1B Zac	Loading...
CN		Wuchan Zhongda Group Co Ltd SSE:600704	30.3B CNY	Loading...
UK		Inchcape PLC LSE:INCH	2.9B GBP	Loading...
HK	C	China Tobacco International HK Co Ltd HKEX:6055	28.1B HKD	Loading...
CN		Zhejiang Orient Financial Holdings Group Co Ltd SSE:600120	22.7B CNY	Loading...
CN	L	Liaoning Cheng Da Co Ltd SSE:600739	18.9B CNY	Loading...
CN	X	Xinhua Winshare Publishing and Media Co Ltd SSE:601811	18.3B CNY	Loading...

Market Distribution

Min	-4 087 900%
30th Percentile	-5.1%
Median	6%
70th Percentile	14.8%
Max	1 032 600%

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Pool Corp
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Economic Moat

None

Market Cap

9.9B USD

Industry

Distributors

On the sun-soaked landscape of the swimming pool industry, Pool Corporation (often referred to as PoolCorp) stands as a colossus, dominating the distribution of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products. Established in 1993 and headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, PoolCorp operates a vast network that stretches over 400 sales centers across North America, Europe, and Australia. At the heart of its operations is a sophisticated distribution model, which efficiently connects suppliers with a diverse range of customers, including pool builders, retailers, and service companies. By leveraging its extensive infrastructure and deep-rooted industry relationships, PoolCorp effectively eliminates the complexity from the supply chain, ensuring that products ranging from chemicals and construction materials to luxury outdoor living accessories reach their destinations promptly. The company generates revenue through the sale and distribution of an impressive array of products catering to the swimming pool and outdoor living sector. Its business model revolves around a virtuous cycle: as more pools are built or renovated, PoolCorp benefits from not only the initial supply of construction materials but also the recurring need for maintenance and repair supplies. Furthermore, it extends its reach by offering value-added services such as inventory management solutions and technical support, enhancing client loyalty and fostering long-term partnerships. As the global appetite for upscale home recreation grows, so does PoolCorp's footprint, meticulously expanding its offerings to align with evolving consumer preferences and emerging market trends. This steadfast dedication to fostering relationships across its value chain underpins the company’s sustained profitability and robust market position.

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