Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) — Stock Score Summary

Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) has a MoatMap StockRank of 49/100 based on Quality (56/100), Value (41/100), and Momentum (37/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Hayward Holdings, a leading manufacturer of pool equipment, fits the 'Durable Quality & Moats' theme through its strong brand and essential role in pool maintenance, creating resilient demand and pricing power. However, it operates in a discretionary consumer durable market, which is still subject to cyclicality. While a quality business, it lacks a direct, unpriced macro inflection point that creates an asymmetric opportunity beyond its inherent defensive qualities. The fund requires a powerful macro tailwind *not fully priced* to justify a high-conviction spot.

Hayward Holdings, Inc. is a global manufacturer and marketer of a full line of swimming pool equipment and technology, encompassing pumps, filters, heaters, cleaners, and automation systems for residential and commercial pools. The company's competitive moat is derived from its strong brand recognition, extensive distribution network, and continuous innovation in energy-efficient and smart pool solutions, leading to high customer loyalty and switching costs. Hayward holds a leading market position as an essential provider of premium pool infrastructure.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$13.85
Market Cap$3.0B
P/E (TTM)17.92
P/E (Forward)13.68
Price/Book1.77
Return on Equity10.5%
Return on Invested Capital8.6%
Debt/Equity62.84
Gross Margin48.1%
Operating Margin16.8%
Revenue Growth11.5%
Free Cash Flow$32M

Hayward Holdings, Inc. operates in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hayward Holdings, Inc.’s (HAYW) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) is 49/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (56), Value (41), and Momentum (37) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Hayward Holdings, Inc. have an economic moat?
Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) has a Quality factor score of 56/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Hayward Holdings, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 49/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Hayward Holdings, Inc. in?
Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry (United States).
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