Which has better valuation and earnings, POOL or UFPI?

Pool has higher earnings, but lower revenue than UFP Industries. Pool is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than UFP Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Pool $5.29B 1.28 $406.40M $10.87 17.08 UFP Industries $6.32B 0.78 $294.79M $4.36 19.89

Is POOL or UFPI more profitable?

Pool has a net margin of 7.40% compared to UFP Industries' net margin of 3.99%. Pool's return on equity of 32.74% beat UFP Industries' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Pool 7.40% 32.74% 10.91% UFP Industries 3.99% 8.00% 6.11%

Does the media favor POOL or UFPI?

In the previous week, Pool had 27 more articles in the media than UFP Industries. MarketBeat recorded 41 mentions for Pool and 14 mentions for UFP Industries. UFP Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Pool's score of 0.03 indicating that UFP Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Pool 13 Very Positive mention(s) 8 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 6 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral UFP Industries 6 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better valuation and earnings, FND or POOL?

Pool has higher revenue and earnings than Floor & Decor. Pool is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Floor & Decor, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Floor & Decor $4.68B 1.33 $208.65M $2.15 26.96 Pool $5.29B 1.28 $406.40M $10.87 17.08

Is FND or POOL more profitable?

Pool has a net margin of 7.40% compared to Floor & Decor's net margin of 4.93%. Pool's return on equity of 32.74% beat Floor & Decor's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Floor & Decor 4.93% 8.20% 3.58% Pool 7.40% 32.74% 10.91%

Does the media refer more to FND or POOL?

In the previous week, Pool had 10 more articles in the media than Floor & Decor. MarketBeat recorded 41 mentions for Pool and 31 mentions for Floor & Decor. Floor & Decor's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Pool's score of 0.03 indicating that Floor & Decor is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Floor & Decor 13 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 12 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Pool 13 Very Positive mention(s) 8 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 6 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better valuation & earnings, HD or POOL?

Home Depot has higher revenue and earnings than Pool. Pool is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Home Depot, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Home Depot $164.68B 2.01 $14.16B $14.08 23.63 Pool $5.29B 1.28 $406.40M $10.87 17.08

Is HD or POOL more profitable?

Home Depot has a net margin of 8.41% compared to Pool's net margin of 7.40%. Home Depot's return on equity of 117.24% beat Pool's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Home Depot 8.41% 117.24% 13.83% Pool 7.40% 32.74% 10.91%

Does the media prefer HD or POOL?

In the previous week, Home Depot had 19 more articles in the media than Pool. MarketBeat recorded 60 mentions for Home Depot and 41 mentions for Pool. Home Depot's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat Pool's score of 0.03 indicating that Home Depot is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Home Depot 46 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 7 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Pool 13 Very Positive mention(s) 8 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 6 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has higher earnings & valuation, KBH or POOL?

KB Home has higher revenue and earnings than Pool. Pool is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than KB Home, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio KB Home $6.24B 0.54 $428.79M $2.87 19.16 Pool $5.29B 1.28 $406.40M $10.87 17.08

Is KBH or POOL more profitable?

Pool has a net margin of 7.40% compared to KB Home's net margin of 4.94%. Pool's return on equity of 32.74% beat KB Home's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets KB Home 4.94% 7.67% 4.37% Pool 7.40% 32.74% 10.91%

Does the media favor KBH or POOL?

In the previous week, Pool had 29 more articles in the media than KB Home. MarketBeat recorded 41 mentions for Pool and 12 mentions for KB Home. KB Home's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Pool's score of 0.03 indicating that KB Home is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment KB Home 9 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Pool 13 Very Positive mention(s) 8 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 6 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better earnings & valuation, LOW or POOL?

Lowe's Companies has higher revenue and earnings than Pool. Pool is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lowe's Companies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Lowe's Companies $86.29B 1.36 $6.65B $11.83 17.63 Pool $5.29B 1.28 $406.40M $10.87 17.08

Is LOW or POOL more profitable?

Lowe's Companies has a net margin of 7.51% compared to Pool's net margin of 7.40%. Pool's return on equity of 32.74% beat Lowe's Companies' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Lowe's Companies 7.51% -67.96% 13.31% Pool 7.40% 32.74% 10.91%

Does the media refer more to LOW or POOL?

In the previous week, Pool had 19 more articles in the media than Lowe's Companies. MarketBeat recorded 41 mentions for Pool and 22 mentions for Lowe's Companies. Lowe's Companies' average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat Pool's score of 0.03 indicating that Lowe's Companies is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Lowe's Companies 16 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Pool 13 Very Positive mention(s) 8 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 6 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

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POOL vs. UFPI, FND, HD, KBH, and LOW

Should you buy Pool stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Pool with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Pool include UFP Industries (UFPI), Floor & Decor (FND), Home Depot (HD), KB Home (KBH), and Lowe's Companies (LOW).

How does Pool compare to UFP Industries?

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) and UFP Industries (NASDAQ:UFPI) are related mid-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership and earnings.

Pool has higher earnings, but lower revenue than UFP Industries. Pool is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than UFP Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Pool	$5.29B	1.28	$406.40M	$10.87	17.08
UFP Industries	$6.32B	0.78	$294.79M	$4.36	19.89

Pool has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, UFP Industries has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market.

99.0% of Pool shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.8% of UFP Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.0% of Pool shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of UFP Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Pool currently has a consensus price target of $235.67, indicating a potential upside of 26.90%. UFP Industries has a consensus price target of $103.75, indicating a potential upside of 19.61%. Given Pool's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Pool is more favorable than UFP Industries.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Pool	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.23
UFP Industries	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.17

In the previous week, Pool had 27 more articles in the media than UFP Industries. MarketBeat recorded 41 mentions for Pool and 14 mentions for UFP Industries. UFP Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Pool's score of 0.03 indicating that UFP Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Pool	13 Very Positive mention(s)	8 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	6 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
UFP Industries	6 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Pool pays an annual dividend of $5.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. UFP Industries pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Pool pays out 47.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. UFP Industries pays out 33.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Pool has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years and UFP Industries has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Pool is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Pool has a net margin of 7.40% compared to UFP Industries' net margin of 3.99%. Pool's return on equity of 32.74% beat UFP Industries' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Pool	7.40%	32.74%	10.91%
UFP Industries	3.99%	8.00%	6.11%

Summary

Pool beats UFP Industries on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pool compare to Floor & Decor?

Floor & Decor (NYSE:FND) and Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk and earnings.

Pool has higher revenue and earnings than Floor & Decor. Pool is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Floor & Decor, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Floor & Decor	$4.68B	1.33	$208.65M	$2.15	26.96
Pool	$5.29B	1.28	$406.40M	$10.87	17.08

99.0% of Pool shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Floor & Decor shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.0% of Pool shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Pool has a net margin of 7.40% compared to Floor & Decor's net margin of 4.93%. Pool's return on equity of 32.74% beat Floor & Decor's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Floor & Decor	4.93%	8.20%	3.58%
Pool	7.40%	32.74%	10.91%

Floor & Decor currently has a consensus price target of $59.42, suggesting a potential upside of 2.53%. Pool has a consensus price target of $235.67, suggesting a potential upside of 26.90%. Given Pool's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Pool is more favorable than Floor & Decor.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Floor & Decor	3 Sell rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.10
Pool	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.23

Floor & Decor has a beta of 1.57, suggesting that its share price is 57% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pool has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its share price is 6% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Pool had 10 more articles in the media than Floor & Decor. MarketBeat recorded 41 mentions for Pool and 31 mentions for Floor & Decor. Floor & Decor's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Pool's score of 0.03 indicating that Floor & Decor is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Floor & Decor	13 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	12 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Pool	13 Very Positive mention(s)	8 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	6 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Pool beats Floor & Decor on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pool compare to Home Depot?

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) and Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Home Depot pays an annual dividend of $9.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Pool pays an annual dividend of $5.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Home Depot pays out 66.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Pool pays out 47.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Home Depot has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years and Pool has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years. Home Depot is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Home Depot had 19 more articles in the media than Pool. MarketBeat recorded 60 mentions for Home Depot and 41 mentions for Pool. Home Depot's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat Pool's score of 0.03 indicating that Home Depot is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Home Depot	46 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Pool	13 Very Positive mention(s)	8 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	6 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Home Depot has a beta of 0.95, indicating that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pool has a beta of 1.06, indicating that its share price is 6% more volatile than the broader market.

Home Depot has higher revenue and earnings than Pool. Pool is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Home Depot, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Home Depot	$164.68B	2.01	$14.16B	$14.08	23.63
Pool	$5.29B	1.28	$406.40M	$10.87	17.08

Home Depot has a net margin of 8.41% compared to Pool's net margin of 7.40%. Home Depot's return on equity of 117.24% beat Pool's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Home Depot	8.41%	117.24%	13.83%
Pool	7.40%	32.74%	10.91%

Home Depot currently has a consensus target price of $371.71, suggesting a potential upside of 11.72%. Pool has a consensus target price of $235.67, suggesting a potential upside of 26.90%. Given Pool's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Pool is more favorable than Home Depot.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Home Depot	1 Sell rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)	18 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.53
Pool	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.23

70.9% of Home Depot shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.0% of Pool shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Home Depot shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.0% of Pool shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Home Depot beats Pool on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pool compare to KB Home?

KB Home (NYSE:KBH) and Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and media sentiment.

KB Home presently has a consensus target price of $60.17, indicating a potential upside of 9.43%. Pool has a consensus target price of $235.67, indicating a potential upside of 26.90%. Given Pool's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Pool is more favorable than KB Home.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
KB Home	1 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.19
Pool	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.23

Pool has a net margin of 7.40% compared to KB Home's net margin of 4.94%. Pool's return on equity of 32.74% beat KB Home's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
KB Home	4.94%	7.67%	4.37%
Pool	7.40%	32.74%	10.91%

96.1% of KB Home shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.0% of Pool shares are held by institutional investors. 4.7% of KB Home shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.0% of Pool shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Pool had 29 more articles in the media than KB Home. MarketBeat recorded 41 mentions for Pool and 12 mentions for KB Home. KB Home's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Pool's score of 0.03 indicating that KB Home is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
KB Home	9 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Pool	13 Very Positive mention(s)	8 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	6 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

KB Home pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Pool pays an annual dividend of $5.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. KB Home pays out 34.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Pool pays out 47.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. KB Home has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Pool has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years. Pool is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

KB Home has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pool has a beta of 1.06, indicating that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the broader market.

KB Home has higher revenue and earnings than Pool. Pool is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than KB Home, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
KB Home	$6.24B	0.54	$428.79M	$2.87	19.16
Pool	$5.29B	1.28	$406.40M	$10.87	17.08

Summary

Pool beats KB Home on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pool compare to Lowe's Companies?

Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) and Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, valuation and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Pool had 19 more articles in the media than Lowe's Companies. MarketBeat recorded 41 mentions for Pool and 22 mentions for Lowe's Companies. Lowe's Companies' average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat Pool's score of 0.03 indicating that Lowe's Companies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Lowe's Companies	16 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Pool	13 Very Positive mention(s)	8 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	6 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Lowe's Companies presently has a consensus price target of $263.67, suggesting a potential upside of 26.42%. Pool has a consensus price target of $235.67, suggesting a potential upside of 26.90%. Given Pool's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Pool is more favorable than Lowe's Companies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Lowe's Companies	2 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	23 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.58
Pool	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.23

74.1% of Lowe's Companies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.0% of Pool shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Lowe's Companies shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.0% of Pool shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Lowe's Companies pays an annual dividend of $5.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Pool pays an annual dividend of $5.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Lowe's Companies pays out 42.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Pool pays out 47.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Lowe's Companies has increased its dividend for 53 consecutive years and Pool has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years.

Lowe's Companies has a beta of 0.86, meaning that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pool has a beta of 1.06, meaning that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the broader market.

Lowe's Companies has a net margin of 7.51% compared to Pool's net margin of 7.40%. Pool's return on equity of 32.74% beat Lowe's Companies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Lowe's Companies	7.51%	-67.96%	13.31%
Pool	7.40%	32.74%	10.91%

Lowe's Companies has higher revenue and earnings than Pool. Pool is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lowe's Companies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Lowe's Companies	$86.29B	1.36	$6.65B	$11.83	17.63
Pool	$5.29B	1.28	$406.40M	$10.87	17.08

Summary

Lowe's Companies beats Pool on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Pool	Distributors Industry	Consumer Discretionary Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$6.75B	$3.52B	$13.05B	$12.42B
Dividend Yield	2.80%	3.86%	53.33%	10.03%
P/E Ratio	17.08	50.10	47.41	24.66
Price / Sales	1.28	2.85	90.65	92.54
Price / Cash	15.25	23.86	18.93	46.71
Price / Book	5.84	3.47	4.50	6.07
Net Income	$406.40M	$136.57M	$444.15M	$347.99M
7 Day Performance	0.60%	-5.42%	1.42%	-0.42%
1 Month Performance	-15.38%	-14.49%	0.40%	-4.80%
1 Year Performance	-39.84%	-2.08%	3.20%	18.61%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
POOL Pool	4.983 of 5 stars	$185.71 flat	$235.67 +26.9%	-39.8%	$6.75B	$5.29B	17.08	6,000	Trending News Dividend Announcement
UFPI UFP Industries	4.5355 of 5 stars	$88.21 +0.3%	$103.75 +17.6%	-11.2%	$4.97B	$6.32B	19.26	13,800	Earnings Report
FND Floor & Decor	2.714 of 5 stars	$55.37 +3.0%	$57.72 +4.3%	-26.0%	$5.80B	$4.68B	30.09	13,723	Trending News Earnings Report Analyst Forecast Gap Up
HD Home Depot	4.7283 of 5 stars	$335.43 +0.7%	$371.71 +10.8%	-10.9%	$332.02B	$164.68B	23.82	472,400	Trending News
KBH KB Home	4.4102 of 5 stars	$57.65 +1.6%	$60.17 +4.4%	-3.9%	$3.48B	$6.24B	20.09	2,118	Gap Up

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