Hayward HoldingsHAYW 63 Days Inventory is 146.98 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 131.60. GuruFocus rates HAYW with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,967 Industrial Products companies, Hayward Holdings ranks worse than 57.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hayward Holdings's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
HAYW'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 92.66 Med: 131.6 Max: 161.7
Current: 136.59
During the past 7 years, Hayward Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 161.70. The lowest was 92.66. And the median was 131.60.
HAYW's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 57.2% of 2967
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.47
vs HAYW: 136.59
Hayward Holdings's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (165.99) to Mar. 2026 (146.98).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Hayward Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.62.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Hayward Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.86.
Hayward Holdings (NYSE:HAYW) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Hayward Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Hayward Holdings's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Hayward Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms
Hayward Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hayward Holdings's Days Inventory 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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Hayward Holdings's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hayward Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hayward Holdings's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 146.98 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hayward Holdings and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 131.60. Over the past decade, Hayward Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 92.66 to 161.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Hayward Holdings ranks #1697 out of 2967 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Hayward Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
Hayward Holdings' current Days Inventory of 146.98 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 131.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 92.66 to a high of 161.70. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Hayward Holdings' value of 146.98 is 23% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hayward Holdings ranks #1697 out of 2967 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hayward Holdings has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hayward Holdings' Days Inventory compare to PLUG and ATKR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hayward Holdings ranks #1697 out of 2967 companies for Days Inventory. This places Hayward Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Hayward Holdings' value of 146.98 is 23% above this benchmark. Historically, Hayward Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 92.66 to 161.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 131.60 vs. the industry median of 119.47, Hayward Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.47, based on 2,967 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hayward Holdings's current Days Inventory of 146.98 is 23% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hayward Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hayward Holdings's current Days Inventory is 146.98, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 131.60. 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 $16.97 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 146.98, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 131.60 and 23% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. Hayward Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hayward Holdings (HAYW), the current Days Inventory is 146.98 as of Mar. 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 $16.97 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.97.
GuruFocus considers Hayward Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HAYW:
Days Inventory: 146.98 (12% above median its 10-year median of 131.60)
GF Value™: $15.97 vs. price of $16.97 (6.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23% above the Industrial Products median (#1697 of 2967)
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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