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Hayward HoldingsHAYW -0.07%66 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.88 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 14.32. GuruFocus rates HAYW with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Industrial Products companies, Hayward Holdings ranks better than 61.02% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Hayward Holdings's enterprise value is $3,725 Mil.
Hayward Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $314 Mil. Therefore, Hayward Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.88.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hayward Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HAYW'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.4 Med: 14.32 Max: 26.22
Current: 11.88
During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Hayward Holdings was 26.22. The lowest was 7.40. And the median was 14.32.
HAYW's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 61.02% of 2473
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 16.33
vs HAYW: 11.88
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Hayward Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Hayward Holdings's share price for today is $15.29.
Hayward Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.740.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Hayward Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hayward Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hayward Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Hayward Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $3,725 Mil.
Hayward Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $314 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 11.88 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hayward Holdings. This is 17% below median its historical median of 14.32. Over the past decade, Hayward Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.40 to 26.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Hayward Holdings ranks #964 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is Hayward Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Hayward Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.88 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 14.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.40 to a high of 26.22. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.33. Hayward Holdings' value of 11.88 is 27.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hayward Holdings ranks #964 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hayward Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hayward Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to PLUG and ATKR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hayward Holdings ranks #964 out of 2473 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Hayward Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.33. Hayward Holdings' value of 11.88 is 27.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Hayward Holdings' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.40 to 26.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.32 vs. the industry median of 16.33, Hayward Holdings has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 16.33, based on 2,473 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hayward Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.88 is 27.3% below 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hayward Holdings. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hayward Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.88, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 14.32. 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 $16.25, compared to a current price of $15.29 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.88, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 14.32 and 27.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 16.33. Hayward Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hayward Holdings (HAYW), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.88 as of Aug. 14, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $15.29 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.25.
GuruFocus considers Hayward Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HAYW:
EV-to-EBITDA: 11.88 (17% below median its 10-year median of 14.32)
GF Value™: $16.25 vs. price of $15.29 (5.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.3% below the Industrial Products median (#964 of 2473)
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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