Is POOL CORP (POOL) Halal?

NASDAQ Industrials United States $7.3B
✓ HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
POOL CORP (POOL) is Halal under 3 of 5 Shariah screening standards, including AAOIFI Standard 21. With a debt ratio of just 19.3% against the AAOIFI threshold of 30%, POOL CORP comfortably passes the key financial ratio tests. The company operates in the Industrials sector (Industrial Distribution), which is not a prohibited industry under Islamic finance principles.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 19.3%
/ 30%
1.3%
/ 30%
4.4%
/ 30%
0.0%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
DJIM 19.3%
/ 33%
1.3%
/ 33%
4.4%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
MSCI 42.3%
/ 33%
2.9%
/ 33%
9.6%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 19.3%
/ 33%
1.3%
/ 33%
4.4%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
FTSE 42.3%
/ 33%
2.9%
/ 33%
9.6%
/ 50%
0.0%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
18.3
Forward: 16.7
EPS
$10.85
Dividend Yield
252.0%
Payout: 45.6%
P/B Ratio
6.1
EV/EBITDA
13.8
EV: $8.7B
Revenue
$5.3B
Growth: -0.5%
Beta
1.2
High volatility
Current Ratio
2.2

Profitability

Gross Margin 29.7%
Operating Margin 5.3%
Net Margin 7.7%
Return on Equity (ROE) 33.1%
Return on Assets (ROA) 10.4%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$366M
Free Cash Flow$310M
Total Debt$1.5B
Debt-to-Equity129.5
Current Ratio2.2
Total Assets$3.6B

Price & Trading

Last Close$201.04
50-Day MA$235.06
200-Day MA$272.44
Avg Volume829K
Beta1.2
52-Week Range
$197.12
$345.00

About POOL CORP (POOL)

CEO
Mr. Peter D. Arvan
Employees
6,000
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial Distribution
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$7.3B
Currency
USD

Pool Corporation distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, related leisure, irrigation, and landscape maintenance products in the United States and internationally. It offers maintenance products, including chemicals, supplies, and pool accessories; repair and replacement parts for pool equipment, such as cleaners, filters, heaters, pumps, and lights; and building materials, such as concrete, plumbing and electrical components, functional and decorative pool surfaces, decking materials, tiles, hardscapes, and natural stones for pool installations and remodeling. The company also provides pool equipment and components for new pool construction and the remodeling of existing pools; irrigation and related products, such as irrigation system components, and professional turf care equipment and supplies; commercial products, including heaters, safety equipment, commercial decking equipment, and commercial pumps and filters. In addition, it offers fiberglass pools, and hot tubs and packaged pool kits comprising walls, liners, braces, and coping for in-ground and above-ground pools; and other pool construction and recreational products which consist discretionary recreational and related outdoor living products, such as grills and components for outdoor kitchens. The company serves swimming pool remodelers and builders; specialty retailers that sell swimming pool supplies; swimming pool repair and service businesses; irrigation construction and landscape maintenance contractors; and commercial pool operators and pool contractors. Pool Corporation was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Covington, Louisiana.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is POOL CORP (POOL) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), POOL CORP is Halal. The company passes all financial ratio thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is POOL CORP's debt ratio?

POOL CORP's debt ratio is 19.3% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 42.3%.

What are POOL CORP's key financial metrics?

POOL CORP has a market capitalization of $7.3B, trailing P/E ratio of 18.3, and revenue of $5.3B. The company maintains a gross margin of 29.7% and a net margin of 7.7%. Return on equity stands at 33.1%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

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