Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. (FPS)vsHayward Holdings Inc (HAYW)
FPS
Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.
$29.27
-3.14%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $10.13B
HAYW
Hayward Holdings Inc
$15.57
+5.27%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. generates 22% more annual revenue ($1.42B vs $1.17B). HAYW leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 5.8%. FPS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.41. HAYW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
FPS
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
HAYW
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 94.3% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 24.1%
Areas to Watch
Trading at 13.5x book value
0.0% earnings growth
5.8% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Grey zone — moderate risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FPS
The strongest argument for FPS centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 94.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.41 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : HAYW
The strongest argument for HAYW centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.11 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FPS
The primary concerns for FPS are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. A P/E of 105.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : HAYW
The primary concerns for HAYW are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FPS profiles as a hypergrowth stock while HAYW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FPS is growing revenue faster at 94.3% — sustainability is the question.
HAYW generates stronger free cash flow (312M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HAYW scores higher overall (65/100 vs 61/100). 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.
Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Forgent Power Solutions, Inc designs and manufactures electrical distribution equipment used in data centers, the power grid and energy-intensive industrial facilities. The company is headquartered in Dayton, Minnesota.
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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