Hayward Holdings Inc (HAYW)vsVertiv Holdings Co (VRT)
HAYW
Hayward Holdings Inc
$14.07
-0.78%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $3.17B
VRT
Vertiv Holdings Co
$323.92
+1.68%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $128.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vertiv Holdings Co generates 844% more annual revenue ($10.84B vs $1.15B). VRT leads profitability with a 14.4% profit margin vs 14.0%. VRT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.62. HAYW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
HAYW
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
VRT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 79.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Revenue surging 30.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 135.7% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 EPS Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 11.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : VRT
The strongest argument for VRT centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 30.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HAYW
The primary concerns for HAYW are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : VRT
The primary concerns for VRT are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 84.0x 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 2.10 — expect wider price swings.
VRT is growing revenue faster at 30.1% — sustainability is the question.
VRT generates stronger free cash flow (654M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HAYW scores higher overall (69/100 vs 67/100) and 11.5% 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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