AGCO Corporation (AGCO)vsHayward Holdings Inc (HAYW)
AGCO
AGCO Corporation
$121.10
-0.68%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.92B
HAYW
Hayward Holdings Inc
$13.11
+1.79%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AGCO Corporation generates 787% more annual revenue ($10.35B vs $1.17B). HAYW leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 5.2%. AGCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. HAYW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
AGCO
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
HAYW
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 24.1%
Areas to Watch
5.2% margin — thin
Revenue declined 1.0%
Earnings declined 74.4%
Grey zone — moderate risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AGCO
The strongest argument for AGCO centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull 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.
Bear Case : AGCO
The primary concerns for AGCO are Profit Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : HAYW
The primary concerns for HAYW are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HAYW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.10 — expect wider price swings.
HAYW is growing revenue faster at 6.3% — sustainability is the question.
HAYW generates stronger free cash flow (312M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HAYW scores higher overall (65/100 vs 52/100). 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.
AGCO Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
AGCO Corporation manufactures and distributes agricultural equipment and related spare parts worldwide. The company is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.
Visit Website →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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