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HAYWARD HOLDINGS INC (HAYW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:HAYW - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US4212981009 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

14.12  -0.08 (-0.56%)

After market: 14.12 0 (0%)

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. Both the profitability and the financial health of HAYW get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. HAYW has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HAYW was profitable.
In the past year HAYW had a positive cash flow from operations.
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

HAYW has a Return On Assets of 4.13%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HAYW underperforms 65.85% of its industry peers.
HAYW has a worse Return On Equity (8.56%) than 60.98% of its industry peers.
HAYW has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.66%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HAYW underperforms 68.29% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HAYW is significantly below the industry average of 12.62%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.13%
ROE 8.56%
ROIC 6.66%
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

HAYW's Profit Margin of 11.53% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HAYW outperforms 65.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HAYW has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.69%, HAYW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
HAYW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HAYW's Gross Margin of 50.68% is amongst the best of the industry. HAYW outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HAYW has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.69%
PM (TTM) 11.53%
GM 50.68%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HAYW is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, HAYW has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for HAYW has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HAYW has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 2.32 indicates that HAYW is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.32, HAYW is doing worse than 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HAYW is 3.72, which is a good value as it means it would take HAYW, 3.72 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HAYW has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.72) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66 indicates that HAYW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HAYW (0.66) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 3.72
Altman-Z 2.32
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC10.01%
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

A Current Ratio of 2.63 indicates that HAYW has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.63, HAYW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
HAYW has a Quick Ratio of 1.84. This is a normal value and indicates that HAYW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.84, HAYW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.63
Quick Ratio 1.84
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

HAYW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.21%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 68.04% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
HAYW shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.34%.
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)23.21%
EPS 3Y-15.49%
EPS 5Y68.04%
EPS Q2Q%25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.34%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.14%
Revenue growth 5Y7.47%
Sales Q2Q%7.65%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.86% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, HAYW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.46% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.42%
EPS Next 2Y12.54%
EPS Next 3Y12.79%
EPS Next 5Y10.86%
Revenue Next Year5.63%
Revenue Next 2Y5.57%
Revenue Next 3Y5.88%
Revenue Next 5Y6.46%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.46, the valuation of HAYW can be described as rather expensive.
HAYW's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.29. HAYW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.64, HAYW is valued correctly.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as HAYW.
HAYW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.74.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.46
Fwd PE 16.64
HAYW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHAYW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

HAYW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HAYW indicates a rather cheap valuation: HAYW is cheaper than 90.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.79
EV/EBITDA 13.76
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.
HAYW's earnings are expected to grow with 12.79% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.17
PEG (5Y)0.3
EPS Next 2Y12.54%
EPS Next 3Y12.79%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HAYW does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

HAYWARD HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:HAYW (7/7/2025, 8:28:56 PM)

After market: 14.12 0 (0%)

14.12

-0.08 (-0.56%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)05-01 2025-05-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-28 2025-07-28/amc
Inst Owners91.85%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.19%
Ins Owner Change2.12%
Market Cap3.05B
Analysts73.33
Price Target16.07 (13.81%)
Short Float %4.8%
Short Ratio5.92
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)13.57%
Min EPS beat(2)11.81%
Max EPS beat(2)15.34%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)9.61%
Min EPS beat(4)3.59%
Max EPS beat(4)15.34%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)8.58%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)6.17%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)5.65%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.91%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.33%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.91%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.84%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.53%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.24%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-4.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.46
Fwd PE 16.64
P/S 2.86
P/FCF 11.79
P/OCF 10.78
P/B 2.12
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.76
EPS(TTM)0.69
EY4.89%
EPS(NY)0.85
Fwd EY6.01%
FCF(TTM)1.2
FCFY8.48%
OCF(TTM)1.31
OCFY9.28%
SpS4.94
BVpS6.65
TBVpS-2.45
PEG (NY)2.17
PEG (5Y)0.3
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.13%
ROE 8.56%
ROCE 8.21%
ROIC 6.66%
ROICexc 7.14%
ROICexgc 33.12%
OM 20.69%
PM (TTM) 11.53%
GM 50.68%
FCFM 24.25%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.36
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 3.72
Debt/EBITDA 3.41
Cap/Depr 42.33%
Cap/Sales 2.29%
Interest Coverage 3.73
Cash Conversion 101.68%
Profit Quality 210.28%
Current Ratio 2.63
Quick Ratio 1.84
Altman-Z 2.32
F-Score7
WACC10.01%
ROIC/WACC0.66
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)23.21%
EPS 3Y-15.49%
EPS 5Y68.04%
EPS Q2Q%25%
EPS Next Y9.42%
EPS Next 2Y12.54%
EPS Next 3Y12.79%
EPS Next 5Y10.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.34%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.14%
Revenue growth 5Y7.47%
Sales Q2Q%7.65%
Revenue Next Year5.63%
Revenue Next 2Y5.57%
Revenue Next 3Y5.88%
Revenue Next 5Y6.46%
EBIT growth 1Y18.18%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.54%
EBIT growth 5Y21.17%
EBIT Next Year34.72%
EBIT Next 3Y17.45%
EBIT Next 5Y13.7%
FCF growth 1Y384.93%
FCF growth 3Y4.98%
FCF growth 5Y22.78%
OCF growth 1Y246.06%
OCF growth 3Y3.84%
OCF growth 5Y17.67%