Hayward Holdings Inc (HAYW)vsOshkosh Corporation (OSK)
HAYW
Hayward Holdings Inc
$14.07
-0.78%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $3.17B
OSK
Oshkosh Corporation
$130.53
-1.95%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oshkosh Corporation generates 808% more annual revenue ($10.43B vs $1.15B). HAYW leads profitability with a 14.0% profit margin vs 5.5%. 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-
OSK
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 79.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.2% revenue growth
5.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.6%
Weak financial health signals
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 : OSK
The strongest argument for OSK centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : HAYW
The primary concerns for HAYW are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : OSK
The primary concerns for OSK are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OSK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
HAYW is growing revenue faster at 11.5% — sustainability is the question.
HAYW generates stronger free cash flow (-158M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HAYW scores higher overall (69/100 vs 49/100) and 11.5% revenue growth. 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.
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.
Oshkosh Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Oshkosh Corporation designs, manufactures and markets specialty vehicles and bodies worldwide. The company is headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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