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HAYWARD HOLDINGS INC (HAYW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

14.2  -0.14 (-0.98%)

After market: 14.2 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, HAYW scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HAYW was compared to 41 industry peers in the Building Products industry. HAYW has an average financial health and profitability rating. 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

HAYW had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year HAYW had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years HAYW has been profitable.
In the past 5 years HAYW always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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.
With a Return On Equity value of 8.56%, HAYW is not doing good in the industry: 60.98% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
HAYW has a worse Return On Invested Capital (6.66%) than 68.29% of its industry peers.
HAYW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.09%. This 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

With a decent Profit Margin value of 11.53%, HAYW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
HAYW's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HAYW has a better Operating Margin (20.69%) than 85.37% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HAYW has grown nicely.
HAYW has a better Gross Margin (50.68%) than 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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HAYW is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, HAYW has more shares outstanding
HAYW has less shares outstanding than it did 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

HAYW has an Altman-Z score of 2.32. This is not the best score and indicates that HAYW is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
HAYW has a Altman-Z score of 2.32. This is in the lower half of the industry: HAYW underperforms 78.05% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.72, HAYW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.66% of the companies in the same industry.
HAYW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66. This is a neutral value indicating HAYW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.66, HAYW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 3.72
Altman-Z 2.32
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC10.19%
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.
The Current ratio of HAYW (2.63) is better than 73.17% of its industry peers.
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.
The Quick ratio of HAYW (1.84) is better than 80.49% of its industry peers.
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
Looking at the last year, HAYW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.34% in the last year.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.46% on average over the next years.
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 20.58, the valuation of HAYW can be described as rather expensive.
HAYW's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
HAYW is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.74, HAYW is valued correctly.
HAYW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.90, HAYW is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.58
Fwd PE 16.74
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HAYW is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HAYW is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.86
EV/EBITDA 13.83
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
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)2.19
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 (7/3/2025, 7:33:15 PM)

After market: 14.2 0 (0%)

14.2

-0.14 (-0.98%)

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 Change-64.48%
Ins Owners2.19%
Ins Owner Change2.12%
Market Cap3.07B
Analysts73.33
Price Target16.07 (13.17%)
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 20.58
Fwd PE 16.74
P/S 2.88
P/FCF 11.86
P/OCF 10.84
P/B 2.13
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.83
EPS(TTM)0.69
EY4.86%
EPS(NY)0.85
Fwd EY5.98%
FCF(TTM)1.2
FCFY8.43%
OCF(TTM)1.31
OCFY9.23%
SpS4.94
BVpS6.65
TBVpS-2.45
PEG (NY)2.19
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
WACC10.19%
ROIC/WACC0.65
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%