Bloom Energy Corp (BE)vsHayward Holdings Inc (HAYW)
BE
Bloom Energy Corp
$222.34
-2.53%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $65.18B
HAYW
Hayward Holdings Inc
$15.57
+5.27%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.51B
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 0.62. 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
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 165.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.62 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : HAYW
The strongest argument for HAYW centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.11 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 291.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
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 3.78 — 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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