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HAYWARD HOLDINGS INC (HAYW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:HAYW - US4212981009 - Common Stock

16.08 USD
-0.12 (-0.74%)
Last: 8/29/2025, 9:27:00 PM
16.08 USD
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After Hours: 8/29/2025, 9:27:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall HAYW gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated HAYW against 41 industry peers in the Building Products industry. HAYW has an average financial health and profitability rating. While showing a medium growth rate, HAYW is valued expensive at the moment.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HAYW had positive earnings in the past year.
HAYW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years HAYW has always been profitable.
HAYW had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
HAYW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHAYW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 4.29%, HAYW is not doing good in the industry: 63.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
HAYW has a worse Return On Equity (8.70%) than 60.98% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.65%, HAYW is not doing good in the industry: 68.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HAYW is significantly below the industry average of 12.73%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.29%
ROE 8.7%
ROIC 6.65%
ROA(3y)4.31%
ROA(5y)3.71%
ROE(3y)9.72%
ROE(5y)8.63%
ROIC(3y)7.09%
ROIC(5y)7.25%
HAYW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHAYW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 12.04%, HAYW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
HAYW's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HAYW has a Operating Margin of 20.77%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HAYW outperforms 87.80% of its industry peers.
HAYW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of HAYW (51.14%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
HAYW's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.77%
PM (TTM) 12.04%
GM 51.14%
OM growth 3Y-4.84%
OM growth 5Y12.75%
PM growth 3Y10.23%
PM growth 5Y57.64%
GM growth 3Y2.56%
GM growth 5Y2.73%
HAYW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHAYW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HAYW is destroying value.
HAYW has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HAYW has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for HAYW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
HAYW Yearly Shares OutstandingHAYW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
HAYW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHAYW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.52 indicates that HAYW is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.52, HAYW is not doing good in the industry: 75.61% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HAYW is 5.89, which is a neutral value as it means it would take HAYW, 5.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.89, HAYW is doing worse than 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63 indicates that HAYW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.63, HAYW is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 5.89
Altman-Z 2.52
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC10.39%
HAYW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHAYW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

HAYW has a Current Ratio of 2.84. This indicates that HAYW is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
HAYW has a Current ratio of 2.84. This is in the better half of the industry: HAYW outperforms 75.61% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.06 indicates that HAYW has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
HAYW has a Quick ratio of 2.06. This is amongst the best in the industry. HAYW outperforms 82.93% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.84
Quick Ratio 2.06
HAYW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHAYW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 24.14% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, HAYW shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 68.04% on average per year.
HAYW shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.77%.
Measured over the past years, HAYW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.47% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.14%
EPS 3Y-15.49%
EPS 5Y68.04%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.14%
Revenue growth 5Y7.47%
Sales Q2Q%5.35%

3.2 Future

HAYW is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.06% yearly.
HAYW is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.59% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.19%
EPS Next 2Y12.25%
EPS Next 3Y12.74%
EPS Next 5Y11.06%
Revenue Next Year6.11%
Revenue Next 2Y5.75%
Revenue Next 3Y6.14%
Revenue Next 5Y6.59%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
HAYW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHAYW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 500M 1B
HAYW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHAYW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.33, HAYW is valued on the expensive side.
HAYW's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
HAYW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.13.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.05 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HAYW.
HAYW's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HAYW to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.76), we can say HAYW is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.33
Fwd PE 19.05
HAYW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHAYW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

HAYW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HAYW is valued a bit cheaper than 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.32
EV/EBITDA 14.4
HAYW Per share dataHAYW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates HAYW does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
HAYW has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HAYW's earnings are expected to grow with 12.74% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2
PEG (5Y)0.33
EPS Next 2Y12.25%
EPS Next 3Y12.74%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for HAYW!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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HAYWARD HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:HAYW (8/29/2025, 9:27:00 PM)

After market: 16.08 0 (0%)

16.08

-0.12 (-0.74%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Inst Owners92.09%
Inst Owner Change5.08%
Ins Owners2.18%
Ins Owner Change0.07%
Market Cap3.48B
Analysts73.33
Price Target17.03 (5.91%)
Short Float %5.34%
Short Ratio5.05
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.09%
Min EPS beat(2)4.84%
Max EPS beat(2)15.34%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)9.92%
Min EPS beat(4)4.84%
Max EPS beat(4)15.34%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)7.34%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)8.16%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)5.55%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.69%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.9%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.91%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.62%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.15%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.02%
PT rev (1m)6.03%
PT rev (3m)6.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.45%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.33
Fwd PE 19.05
P/S 3.22
P/FCF 21.32
P/OCF 18.28
P/B 2.33
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.4
EPS(TTM)0.72
EY4.48%
EPS(NY)0.84
Fwd EY5.25%
FCF(TTM)0.75
FCFY4.69%
OCF(TTM)0.88
OCFY5.47%
SpS5
BVpS6.91
TBVpS-2.16
PEG (NY)2
PEG (5Y)0.33
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.29%
ROE 8.7%
ROCE 8.2%
ROIC 6.65%
ROICexc 7.67%
ROICexgc 44.29%
OM 20.77%
PM (TTM) 12.04%
GM 51.14%
FCFM 15.09%
ROA(3y)4.31%
ROA(5y)3.71%
ROE(3y)9.72%
ROE(5y)8.63%
ROIC(3y)7.09%
ROIC(5y)7.25%
ROICexc(3y)7.48%
ROICexc(5y)7.76%
ROICexgc(3y)34.83%
ROICexgc(5y)44.06%
ROCE(3y)8.75%
ROCE(5y)8.94%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-20.05%
ROICexcg growth 5Y12.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y20.5%
OM growth 3Y-4.84%
OM growth 5Y12.75%
PM growth 3Y10.23%
PM growth 5Y57.64%
GM growth 3Y2.56%
GM growth 5Y2.73%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.36
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 5.89
Debt/EBITDA 3.35
Cap/Depr 46.49%
Cap/Sales 2.51%
Interest Coverage 3.94
Cash Conversion 67.24%
Profit Quality 125.36%
Current Ratio 2.84
Quick Ratio 2.06
Altman-Z 2.52
F-Score8
WACC10.39%
ROIC/WACC0.64
Cap/Depr(3y)51.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)45%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.28%
Profit Quality(3y)132.23%
Profit Quality(5y)198.37%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.14%
EPS 3Y-15.49%
EPS 5Y68.04%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
EPS Next Y11.19%
EPS Next 2Y12.25%
EPS Next 3Y12.74%
EPS Next 5Y11.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.14%
Revenue growth 5Y7.47%
Sales Q2Q%5.35%
Revenue Next Year6.11%
Revenue Next 2Y5.75%
Revenue Next 3Y6.14%
Revenue Next 5Y6.59%
EBIT growth 1Y17.49%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.54%
EBIT growth 5Y21.17%
EBIT Next Year35.52%
EBIT Next 3Y17.51%
EBIT Next 5Y13.81%
FCF growth 1Y-13.67%
FCF growth 3Y4.98%
FCF growth 5Y22.78%
OCF growth 1Y-12.85%
OCF growth 3Y3.84%
OCF growth 5Y17.67%