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Pool Corp
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Economic Moat

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Market Cap

12.7B 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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Economic Moat is a concept popularized by Warren Buffett to describe a company's durable competitive advantage. It represents the 'moat' that protects a company from competitors and helps it sustain profitability over the long term. Our analysis of the past 10 years showed that companies with a wide economic moat significantly outperformed the market, delivering +645% returns compared to +189% for the S&P 500.

Our research into Economic Moat performance spans the past 10 years and focuses on companies with a wide economic moat. For this analysis, we calculated the average stock price returns of these companies, comparing them to the performance of the S&P 500 index over the same period.

The results were compelling: wide moat stocks achieved a remarkable +645% average return, compared to +188% for the broader market. This difference highlights the long-term benefits of investing in businesses that can maintain their market position and pricing power over time.

Note: This research does not account for survivorship bias. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Determining whether a company has an economic moat requires both a deep dive into financial metrics and a qualitative assessment of its competitive position. Our analysts conduct a rigorous evaluation that focuses on identifying structural advantages that enable a company to sustain profitability and defend its market share over the long term.

The process begins with an analysis of a company’s historical financial performance. We assess how consistently the company has generated returns above its cost of capital and whether those returns have been stable or improving. However, financial performance alone doesn’t reveal the full picture. To understand the sources of these advantages, we evaluate five key drivers of economic moats:

Network Effect: We analyze whether the value of a company’s product or service grows as its user base expands. Platforms like payment systems or marketplaces benefit from this self-reinforcing.

Switching Costs: We assess whether customers face significant costs or disruptions when switching to a competitor’s product or service. High switching costs create customer stickiness and provide pricing power.

Intangible Assets: Strong brands, patents, and regulatory licenses can protect a company’s market position by creating barriers for competitors or enabling premium pricing. For example, a well-recognized consumer brand may command higher customer loyalty and margins.

Efficient scale: Occurs when a market is optimally served by one or a few players, making it unprofitable for new entrants to compete. This typically happens in industries with high fixed costs or geographic constraints, such as utilities or pipelines.

Cost Advantage: Companies with structural cost advantages can produce goods or services at a lower cost than their competitors, enabling them to offer competitive pricing or maintain higher margins. These advantages often arise from economies of scale, superior supply chain management, or proprietary technology. Firms like Walmart leverage their massive scale to negotiate better terms with suppliers, allowing them to undercut competitors on price.

By examining these factors in combination with a company’s financial performance and market positioning, we classify each company into one of three categories:

This rigorous evaluation ensures that our moat ratings are both comprehensive and reliable, giving investors the tools they need to make well-informed, long-term decisions.

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