Advanced Energy Industries Inc (AEIS)vsHayward Holdings Inc (HAYW)
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
$294.81
-8.14%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.14B
HAYW
Hayward Holdings Inc
$14.07
-0.78%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $3.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Advanced Energy Industries Inc generates 66% more annual revenue ($1.91B vs $1.15B). HAYW leads profitability with a 14.0% profit margin vs 10.0%. HAYW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.67. HAYW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
AEIS
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
HAYW
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 144.8% YoY
Revenue surging 26.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 79.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.1x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AEIS
The strongest argument for AEIS centers on EPS Growth, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 26.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : HAYW
The strongest argument for HAYW centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 11.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AEIS
The primary concerns for AEIS are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 68.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : HAYW
The primary concerns for HAYW are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AEIS profiles as a growth stock while HAYW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AEIS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.40 — expect wider price swings.
AEIS is growing revenue faster at 26.3% — sustainability is the question.
AEIS generates stronger free cash flow (-43M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HAYW scores higher overall (69/100 vs 59/100) 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.
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures, sells and supports precision energy conversion, measurement and control solutions globally. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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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