Pool (NASDAQ:POOL – Get Free Report) and Top Win International (NASDAQ:SORA – Get Free Report) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.
Profitability
This table compares Pool and Top Win International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Pool | 7.40% | 32.74% | 10.91% |
| Top Win International | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Institutional & Insider Ownership
99.0% of Pool shares are held by institutional investors. 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 stock is poised for long-term growth.
Analyst Ratings
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Pool | 2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2.23 |
| Top Win International | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Pool currently has a consensus target price of $235.67, suggesting a potential upside of 17.55%. Given Pool’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Pool is more favorable than Top Win International.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Pool and Top Win International”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Pool | $5.29 billion | 1.38 | $406.40 million | $10.87 | 18.44 |
| Top Win International | $10.98 million | 6.21 | $12.29 million | N/A | N/A |
Pool has higher revenue and earnings than Top Win International.
Volatility & Risk
Pool has a beta of 1.06, indicating that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Top Win International has a beta of 8.04, indicating that its stock price is 704% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
Pool beats Top Win International on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Pool
Pool Corporation distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products in the United States and internationally. The company 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. It 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, the company 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 comprising discretionary recreational and related outdoor living products, such as grills and components for outdoor kitchens. It 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.
About Top Win International
Through our Operating Subsidiary in Hong Kong, Top Win International Trading Limited, we are a wholesaler engaged in trading, distribution, and retail of luxury watches of international brands. As the purveyor of fine watches, we source luxury products directly or indirectly from authorized dealers, distributors, and brand owners, located in Europe, Japan, Singapore, and other locations, and sell them to our customers, comprising independent watch dealers, watch distributors, and retail buyers within the watch industry. Our strategic location in Hong Kong positions us advantageously within the Asia-Pacific luxury market. This region has seen significant growth in demand for luxury goods, driven by rising disposable incomes and a growing appreciation for high-quality, branded products. We currently offer a selection of over 30 internationally renowned watch brands, including Blancpain, Breguet, Cartier, Chopard, Hermes, IWC, Jaeger, Rolex, Omega, and Longines. We primarily trade watches within the price range of $1,900 to $7,500 with our target customers being middle to high-income earners. Our principal executive office is located in Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
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