(HAYW) Hayward Holdings - Overview

Sector: Industrials | Industry: Electrical Equipment & Parts | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 3.055m USD | Total Return: -5% in 12m

Pumps, Filters, Robotic Cleaners, Heaters, Automation
Total Rating 42
Safety 78
Buy Signal -0.28
Electrical Equipment & Parts
Industry Rotation: +1.9
Market Cap: 3.05B
Avg Turnover: 46.9M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility37.7%
VaR 5th Pctl6.04%
VaR vs Median-2.82%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio-0.16
Rel. Str. IBD15.8
Rel. Str. Peer Group13.9
Character TTM
Beta1.315
Beta Downside1.438
Hurst Exponent0.512
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD31.81%
CAGR/Max DD0.16
CAGR/Mean DD0.48
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of HAYW over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-03": 0.27, "2021-06": 0.31, "2021-09": 0.26, "2021-12": 0.27, "2022-03": 0.35, "2022-06": 0.29, "2022-09": 0.14, "2022-12": 0.11, "2023-03": 0.07, "2023-06": 0.19, "2023-09": 0.09, "2023-12": 0.2, "2024-03": 0.08, "2024-06": 0.21, "2024-09": 0.11, "2024-12": 0.27, "2025-03": 0.1, "2025-06": 0.24, "2025-09": 0.14, "2025-12": 0.29, "2026-03": 0.13,
EPS CAGR: -19.26%
EPS Trend: 16.9%
Last SUE: 0.20
Qual. Beats: 0
Revenue Revenue of HAYW over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-03: 334.4, 2021-06: 364.4, 2021-09: 350.624, 2021-12: 352.385, 2022-03: 410.46, 2022-06: 399.442, 2022-09: 245.267, 2022-12: 258.967, 2023-03: 210.136, 2023-06: 283.543, 2023-09: 220.304, 2023-12: 278.469, 2024-03: 212.569, 2024-06: 284.393, 2024-09: 227.569, 2024-12: 327.075, 2025-03: 228.841, 2025-06: 299.603, 2025-09: 244.336, 2025-12: 349.375, 2026-03: 255.216,
Rev. CAGR: -11.26%
Rev. Trend: 2.8%
Last SUE: 1.89
Qual. Beats: 6

Warnings

Choppy

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: HAYW Hayward Holdings

Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) is a global manufacturer of residential and commercial pool equipment, specializing in automation systems, filtration, and water treatment solutions. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates through a multi-channel distribution network that includes specialty distributors, retailers, and professional pool builders.

The pool equipment industry is characterized by a significant installed base business model, where recurring revenue is generated through the maintenance, repair, and chemical treatment needs of existing pools. As a leader in the Leisure Products sector, Hayward focuses on energy-efficient technologies, such as variable-speed pumps and salt chlorine generators, to meet increasing regulatory and consumer demand for sustainable backyard solutions.

For a detailed breakdown of the companys valuation and historical performance, examine the data available on ValueRay.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • New pool construction rates decline amid elevated mortgage interest rates
  • Aftermarket parts demand provides recurring revenue stability for existing pool base
  • Smart technology adoption drives higher average selling prices for automation systems
  • Raw material price volatility impacts manufacturing margins for pumps and filtration
  • Consumer discretionary spending shifts affect luxury pool equipment upgrade cycles
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict) 4.5
Net Income: 160.6m TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: 0.03 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA -6.11 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: 57.25% < 20% (prev 44.87%; Δ 12.38% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.03 > 3% & CFO 109.7m > Net Income 160.6m
Net Debt (877.0m) to EBITDA (301.3m): 2.91 < 3
Current Ratio: 3.26 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (222.4m) vs 12m ago 0.26% < -2%
Gross Margin: 45.02% > 18% (prev 0.48%; Δ 4.45k% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 37.53% > 50% (prev 35.78%; Δ 1.75% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: 4.07 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 301.3m / Interest Expense TTM 60.1m)
Altman Z'' 3.42
A: 0.21 (Total Current Assets 948.3m - Total Current Liabilities 290.8m) / Total Assets 3.14b
B: 0.28 (Retained Earnings 874.5m / Total Assets 3.14b)
C: 0.08 (EBIT TTM 244.7m / Avg Total Assets 3.06b)
D: 0.57 (Book Value of Equity 868.9m / Total Liabilities 1.52b)
Altman-Z'' Score: 3.42 = A
Beneish M -2.66
DSRI: 1.36 (Receivables 430.9m/295.1m, Revenue 1.15b/1.07b)
GMI: 1.06 (GM 45.02% / 47.83%)
AQI: 0.91 (AQ_t 0.63 / AQ_t-1 0.69)
SGI: 1.08 (Revenue 1.15b / 1.07b)
TATA: 0.02 (NI 160.6m - CFO 109.7m) / TA 3.14b)
Beneish M-Score: -2.66 (Cap -4..+1) = A
What is the price of HAYW shares? As of May 16, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 13.62 with a total of 2,555,024 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -6.58%, over one month by -6.97%, over three months by -17.35% and over the past year by -5.02%.
Is HAYW a buy, sell or hold? Hayward Holdings has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.40. Therefor, it is recommend to hold HAYW.
  • StrongBuy: 2
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 6
  • Sell: 1
  • StrongSell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the HAYW price?
Analysts Target Price 17.2 26.4%
Hayward Holdings (HAYW) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 15 May 2026
P/E Trailing = 19.2877
P/E Forward = 17.3611
P/S = 2.6598
P/B = 1.9627
P/EG = 1.669
Revenue TTM = 1.15b USD
EBIT TTM = 244.7m USD
EBITDA TTM = 301.3m USD
Long Term Debt = 942.8m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 20.5m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 1.01b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 877.0m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 3.84b USD (3.05b + Debt 1.01b - CCE 230.7m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 4.07 (Ebit TTM 244.7m / Interest Expense TTM 60.1m)
EV/FCF = 47.67x (Enterprise Value 3.84b / FCF TTM 80.5m)
FCF Yield = 2.10% (FCF TTM 80.5m / Enterprise Value 3.84b)
FCF Margin = 7.01% (FCF TTM 80.5m / Revenue TTM 1.15b)
Net Margin = 13.98% (Net Income TTM 160.6m / Revenue TTM 1.15b)
Gross Margin = 45.02% ((Revenue TTM 1.15b - Cost of Revenue TTM 631.5m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 44.02% (prev 38.77%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.22 (Enterprise Value 3.84b / Total Assets 3.14b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.65% (Interest Expense 16.7m / Debt 1.01b)
Taxrate = 22.43% (6.75m / 30.1m)
NOPAT = 189.8m (EBIT 244.7m * (1 - 22.43%))
Current Ratio = 3.26 (Total Current Assets 948.3m / Total Current Liabilities 290.8m)
Debt / Equity = 0.63 (Debt 1.01b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 1.61b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.91 (Net Debt 877.0m / EBITDA 301.3m)
Debt / FCF = 10.90 (Net Debt 877.0m / FCF TTM 80.5m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.56b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 5.25% (Net Income 160.6m / Total Assets 3.14b)
RoE = 10.32% (Net Income TTM 160.6m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.56b)
RoCE = 9.79% (EBIT 244.7m / Capital Employed (Equity 1.56b + L.T.Debt 942.8m))
RoIC = 7.55% (NOPAT 189.8m / Invested Capital 2.52b)
WACC = 8.29% (E(3.05b)/V(4.07b) * Re(10.61%) + D(1.01b)/V(4.07b) * Rd(1.65%) * (1-Tc(0.22)))
Discount Rate = 10.61% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 33.33 | Cagr: 0.12%
[DCF] Terminal Value 80.66% ; FCFF base≈151.9m ; Y1≈187.4m ; Y5≈319.7m
[DCF] Fair Price = 19.86 (EV 5.19b - Net Debt 877.0m = Equity 4.31b / Shares 217.0m; r=8.29% [WACC]; 5y FCF grow 25.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 16.91 | EPS CAGR: -19.26% | SUE: 0.20 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 2.83 | Revenue CAGR: -11.26% | SUE: 1.89 | # QB: 6
EPS current Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=0.25 | Chg30d=-0.43% | Revisions=+0% | Analysts=9
EPS next Quarter (2026-09-30): EPS=0.16 | Chg30d=+2.24% | Revisions=+50% | Analysts=9
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=0.86 | Chg30d=+1.34% | Revisions=+50% | GrowthEPS=+11.3% | GrowthRev=+5.3%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=0.95 | Chg30d=+1.48% | Revisions=+33% | GrowthEPS=+11.0% | GrowthRev=+5.6%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: +50%