Bloom Energy Corp (BE)vsHayward Holdings Inc (HAYW)
BE
Bloom Energy Corp
$257.05
-6.78%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $81.22B
HAYW
Hayward Holdings Inc
$13.11
+1.79%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Bloom Energy Corp generates 167% more annual revenue ($3.11B vs $1.17B). HAYW leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 7.9%. BE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.58. HAYW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
BE
Buy58
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 165.5% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 24.1%
Areas to Watch
7.9% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Grey zone — moderate risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BE
The strongest argument for BE centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 165.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.58 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : BE
The primary concerns for BE are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 353.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.74 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : HAYW
The primary concerns for HAYW are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while HAYW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BE carries more volatility with a beta of 3.81 — expect wider price swings.
BE is growing revenue faster at 165.5% — sustainability is the question.
HAYW generates stronger free cash flow (312M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HAYW scores higher overall (65/100 vs 58/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
Bloom Energy Corp
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Bloom Energy Corporation designs, manufactures and sells solid oxide fuel cell systems for on-site power generation in the United States, Japan, China, India, and the Republic of Korea. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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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