Is Pool Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

Covington, Louisiana-based Pool Corporation (POOL) is the world's leading independent distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products. With a market cap of $13.4 billion, Pool operates around 440 locations through its distribution networks and serves over 125,000 wholesale customers worldwide.

Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as “large-cap stock,” Pool fits this bill perfectly. Given its extensive operations and customer base, its valuation above this mark is unsurprising. Pool’s operations span the U.S. Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia.