Caterpillar Inc (CAT)vsHayward Holdings Inc (HAYW)
CAT
Caterpillar Inc
$904.28
+1.44%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $419.05B
HAYW
Hayward Holdings Inc
$14.07
-0.78%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $3.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caterpillar Inc generates 6060% more annual revenue ($70.75B vs $1.15B). HAYW leads profitability with a 14.0% profit margin vs 13.3%. HAYW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.67. HAYW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
CAT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
HAYW
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 50 in profit
Revenue surging 22.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 30.2% YoY
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Earnings expanding 79.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 22.3x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CAT
The strongest argument for CAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 22.2% 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 : CAT
The primary concerns for CAT are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 45.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.31 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : HAYW
The primary concerns for HAYW are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CAT profiles as a growth stock while HAYW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — expect wider price swings.
CAT is growing revenue faster at 22.2% — sustainability is the question.
CAT generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), 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.
Caterpillar Inc
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Caterpillar Inc. (often shortened to CAT) is an American Fortune 100 corporation that designs, develops, engineers, manufactures, markets, and sells machinery, engines, financial products, and insurance to customers via a worldwide dealer network.
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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