HAYWARD HOLDINGS INC (HAYW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:HAYW • US4212981009

16.27 USD
-0.1 (-0.61%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
16.27 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Overall HAYW gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated HAYW against 42 industry peers in the Building Products industry. HAYW scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 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.
  • HAYW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • HAYW had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HAYW had a positive operating cash flow.
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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.54%, HAYW is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HAYW's Return On Equity of 9.06% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HAYW outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
  • HAYW has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.73%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HAYW outperforms 40.48% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HAYW is below the industry average of 11.95%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.54%
ROE 9.06%
ROIC 6.73%
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 has a Profit Margin of 12.54%. This is in the better half of the industry: HAYW outperforms 69.05% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HAYW has grown nicely.
  • HAYW's Operating Margin of 20.93% is amongst the best of the industry. HAYW outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
  • HAYW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • HAYW has a Gross Margin of 51.31%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HAYW outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • HAYW's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.93%
PM (TTM) 12.54%
GM 51.31%
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.
  • HAYW has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • 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

  • HAYW has an Altman-Z score of 2.61. 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's Altman-Z score of 2.61 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HAYW outperforms 40.48% of its industry peers.
  • HAYW has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.03. This is a neutral value as HAYW would need 5.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • HAYW's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.03 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HAYW outperforms 45.24% of its industry peers.
  • HAYW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62. This is a neutral value indicating HAYW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • HAYW has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.62) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 5.03
Altman-Z 2.61
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC9.82%
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 3.18 indicates that HAYW has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of HAYW (3.18) is better than 80.95% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.31 indicates that HAYW has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • HAYW has a Quick ratio of 2.31. This is amongst the best in the industry. HAYW outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.18
Quick Ratio 2.31
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 25.00% 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.
  • Looking at the last year, HAYW shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.66% in the last year.
  • HAYW shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.47% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)25%
EPS 3Y-15.49%
EPS 5Y68.04%
EPS Q2Q%27.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.14%
Revenue growth 5Y7.47%
Sales Q2Q%7.37%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.46% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • HAYW is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.97% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.85%
EPS Next 2Y13.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.1%
EPS Next 5Y11.46%
Revenue Next Year7.54%
Revenue Next 2Y6.38%
Revenue Next 3Y6.42%
Revenue Next 5Y6.97%

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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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 21.69, the valuation of HAYW can be described as rather expensive.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as HAYW.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.99. HAYW is around the same levels.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.85, HAYW is valued on the expensive side.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HAYW is valued a bit cheaper than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.06, HAYW is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.69
Fwd PE 18.85
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

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as HAYW.
  • HAYW's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HAYW is cheaper than 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.46
EV/EBITDA 14.01
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 PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of HAYW may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • HAYW's earnings are expected to grow with 13.10% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)0.32
EPS Next 2Y13.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.1%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • HAYW does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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HAYWARD HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:HAYW (2/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 16.27 0 (0%)

16.27

-0.1 (-0.61%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)10-29
Earnings (Next)02-25
Inst Owners106.37%
Inst Owner Change2.09%
Ins Owners2.19%
Ins Owner Change0.07%
Market Cap3.53B
Revenue(TTM)1.10B
Net Income(TTM)137.89M
Analysts73.33
Price Target18.56 (14.07%)
Short Float %3.82%
Short Ratio5.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)11.83%
Min EPS beat(4)4.84%
Max EPS beat(4)15.34%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)8.68%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)9.05%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)5.94%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.17%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.67%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.91%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.69%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.41%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.94%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)8.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.45%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.69
Fwd PE 18.85
P/S 3.21
P/FCF 18.46
P/OCF 16.09
P/B 2.32
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.01
EPS(TTM)0.75
EY4.61%
EPS(NY)0.86
Fwd EY5.31%
FCF(TTM)0.88
FCFY5.42%
OCF(TTM)1.01
OCFY6.21%
SpS5.07
BVpS7.02
TBVpS-2
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)0.32
Graham Number10.89
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.54%
ROE 9.06%
ROCE 8.3%
ROIC 6.73%
ROICexc 8.03%
ROICexgc 50.8%
OM 20.93%
PM (TTM) 12.54%
GM 51.31%
FCFM 17.38%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-20.05%
ROICexgc 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 0.62
Debt/FCF 5.03
Debt/EBITDA 3.28
Cap/Depr 48.13%
Cap/Sales 2.56%
Interest Coverage 3.81
Cash Conversion 75.97%
Profit Quality 138.62%
Current Ratio 3.18
Quick Ratio 2.31
Altman-Z 2.61
F-Score8
WACC9.82%
ROIC/WACC0.69
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)25%
EPS 3Y-15.49%
EPS 5Y68.04%
EPS Q2Q%27.27%
EPS Next Y15.85%
EPS Next 2Y13.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.1%
EPS Next 5Y11.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.14%
Revenue growth 5Y7.47%
Sales Q2Q%7.37%
Revenue Next Year7.54%
Revenue Next 2Y6.38%
Revenue Next 3Y6.42%
Revenue Next 5Y6.97%
EBIT growth 1Y17.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.54%
EBIT growth 5Y21.17%
EBIT Next Year39.36%
EBIT Next 3Y17.78%
EBIT Next 5Y14.24%
FCF growth 1Y19.17%
FCF growth 3Y4.98%
FCF growth 5Y22.78%
OCF growth 1Y15.96%
OCF growth 3Y3.84%
OCF growth 5Y17.67%

HAYWARD HOLDINGS INC / HAYW FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HAYW.


Can you provide the valuation status for HAYWARD HOLDINGS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to HAYWARD HOLDINGS INC (HAYW). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for HAYWARD HOLDINGS INC?

HAYWARD HOLDINGS INC (HAYW) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of HAYWARD HOLDINGS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HAYWARD HOLDINGS INC (HAYW) is 21.69 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.32.