Hayward Holdings Inc (HAYW)vsVertiv Holdings Co (VRT)
HAYW
Hayward Holdings Inc
$13.11
+1.79%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.82B
VRT
Vertiv Holdings Co
$237.44
-7.63%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $98.97B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vertiv Holdings Co generates 883% more annual revenue ($11.48B vs $1.17B). VRT leads profitability with a 15.1% profit margin vs 13.8%. VRT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.84. VRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
HAYW
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
VRT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 24.1%
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Earnings expanding 53.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 20.4%
Revenue surging 24.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Trading at 19.2x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : VRT
The strongest argument for VRT centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.1% and operating margin at 20.4%. Revenue growth of 24.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HAYW
The primary concerns for HAYW are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : VRT
The primary concerns for VRT are Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 56.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HAYW profiles as a value stock while VRT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VRT carries more volatility with a beta of 2.08 — expect wider price swings.
VRT is growing revenue faster at 24.1% — sustainability is the question.
VRT generates stronger free cash flow (925M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VRT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 15.1% margins and 24.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Vertiv Holdings Co
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Vertiv Holdings Co designs, manufactures and services critical digital infrastructure technologies and lifecycle services for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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