Advanced Energy Industries Inc (AEIS)vsHayward Holdings Inc (HAYW)
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
$342.87
-3.79%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.45B
HAYW
Hayward Holdings Inc
$13.93
+0.43%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $3.01B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Advanced Energy Industries Inc generates 60% more annual revenue ($1.80B vs $1.12B). HAYW leads profitability with a 13.5% profit margin vs 8.3%. HAYW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.57. HAYW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
AEIS
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
HAYW
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-847.4%
Fair Value
$32.59
Current Price
$342.87
$310.28 premium
Margin of Safety
+45.2%
Fair Value
$30.84
Current Price
$13.93
$16.91 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
17.8% revenue growth
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 26.0%
Earnings expanding 24.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.5x book value
1.0% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AEIS
The strongest argument for AEIS centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 17.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : HAYW
The strongest argument for HAYW centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : AEIS
The primary concerns for AEIS are Price/Book, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 91.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : HAYW
The primary concerns for HAYW are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Free Cash Flow.
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 1.36 — expect wider price swings.
AEIS is growing revenue faster at 17.8% — sustainability is the question.
AEIS generates stronger free cash flow (45M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HAYW scores higher overall (67/100 vs 47/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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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