Hayward HoldingsHAYW +1.64%64 Buyback Yield % is 0.32 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 540% above its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates HAYW with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 781 Industrial Products companies, Hayward Holdings ranks better than 64.28% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Hayward Holdings's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
HAYW vs PLUG, ATKR, TE: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Hayward Holdings's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Hayward Holdings Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hayward Holdings's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hayward Holdings's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Hayward Holdings (HAYW) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.32 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Hayward Holdings and its competitors. This is 540% above median its historical median of 0.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Hayward Holdings ranks #279 out of 781 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 35.7%.
Is Hayward Holdings' Buyback Yield % too high?
Hayward Holdings' current Buyback Yield % of 0.32 is 540% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. Based on the distribution chart, Hayward Holdings ranks #279 out of 781 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hayward Holdings has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hayward Holdings' Buyback Yield % compare to PLUG and ATKR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hayward Holdings ranks #279 out of 781 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Hayward Holdings in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Industrial Products company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Hayward Holdings and its competitors. Hayward Holdings's current Buyback Yield % is 0.32, which is 540% above median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hayward Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hayward Holdings (HAYW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.97, compared to a current price of $16.11 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.32, which is 540% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. Hayward Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hayward Holdings (HAYW), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.32 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Hayward Holdings (HAYW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hayward Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.11 is trading 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.97.
GuruFocus considers Hayward Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HAYW:
Buyback Yield %: 0.32 (540% above median its 10-year median of 0.05)
GF Value™: $15.97 vs. price of $16.11 (0.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAYW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hayward Holdings is a leading manufacturer of energy-efficient swimming pool equipment and pool automation systems. The company offers a wide range of pool equipment, including pumps, filters, heaters, LED lights, and sanitization. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company has around 2,000 full-time employees. Hayward generated approximately $1.1 billion in revenue in 2025.
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