Advanced Energy Industries Inc (AEIS)vsHayward Holdings Inc (HAYW)
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
$287.25
+4.94%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $11.56B
HAYW
Hayward Holdings Inc
$13.11
+1.79%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Advanced Energy Industries Inc generates 75% more annual revenue ($2.04B vs $1.17B). HAYW leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 10.8%. HAYW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.17. HAYW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
AEIS
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
HAYW
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 30.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 93.4% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 24.1%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Grey zone — moderate risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AEIS
The strongest argument for AEIS centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 30.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : HAYW
The strongest argument for HAYW centers on Debt/Equity, Price/Book, Operating Margin. PEG of 1.17 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AEIS
The primary concerns for AEIS are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 53.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : HAYW
The primary concerns for HAYW are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AEIS profiles as a growth stock while HAYW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AEIS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
AEIS is growing revenue faster at 30.0% — sustainability is the question.
HAYW generates stronger free cash flow (312M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AEIS scores higher overall (65/100 vs 65/100) and 30.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures, sells and supports precision energy conversion, measurement and control solutions globally. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Hayward Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Hayward Holdings, Inc. is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of various pool equipment and associated automation systems. The company is headquartered in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.
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