Hayward Holdings Inc (HAYW)vsnVent Electric PLC (NVT)
HAYW
Hayward Holdings Inc
$14.07
-0.78%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $3.17B
NVT
nVent Electric PLC
$162.86
-6.34%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $26.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
nVent Electric PLC generates 277% more annual revenue ($4.33B vs $1.15B). HAYW leads profitability with a 14.0% profit margin vs 11.4%. HAYW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.67. HAYW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
HAYW
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
NVT
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 79.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 53.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 59.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HAYW
The strongest argument for HAYW centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 11.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NVT
The strongest argument for NVT centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 53.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HAYW
The primary concerns for HAYW are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : NVT
The primary concerns for NVT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. A P/E of 56.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HAYW profiles as a value stock while NVT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NVT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.36 — expect wider price swings.
NVT is growing revenue faster at 53.5% — sustainability is the question.
NVT generates stronger free cash flow (49M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HAYW scores higher overall (69/100 vs 55/100) and 11.5% revenue growth. 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.
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.
nVent Electric PLC
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
nVent Electric plc designs, manufactures, markets, installs and services electrical connection and protection products in the United States, Canada, Western and Eastern Europe included in the European Union, China, Eastern Europe not included in the European Union, America Latin, Middle East, Southeast Asia, Australia and Japan. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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