Hayward HoldingsHAYW +1.92%65 Gross Margin % is 46.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 45.43. GuruFocus rates HAYW with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,998 Industrial Products companies, Hayward Holdings ranks better than 87.26% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Hayward Holdings had a gross margin of 46.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Hayward Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hayward Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hayward Holdings's Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hayward Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hayward Holdings's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Hayward Holdings (HAYW) has a Gross Margin % of 46.51% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hayward Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.43. Over the past decade, Hayward Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.27 to 48.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Hayward Holdings ranks #382 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Hayward Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Hayward Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 46.51% is near median its 10-year median of 45.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.27 to a high of 48.00. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Hayward Holdings' value of 46.51% is 73.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hayward Holdings ranks #382 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hayward Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hayward Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to TE and AMPX?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hayward Holdings ranks #382 out of 2998 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hayward Holdings in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Hayward Holdings' value of 46.51% is 73.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hayward Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.27 to 48.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.43 vs. the industry median of 26.82, 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 Gross Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.82, based on 2,998 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hayward Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 46.51% is 73.4% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hayward Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hayward Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 46.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.43. 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 $15.96, compared to a current price of $16.49 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.43 and 73.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.82. Hayward Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hayward Holdings (HAYW), the current Gross Margin % is 46.51% 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 $16.49 is trading 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.96.
GuruFocus considers Hayward Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HAYW:
Gross Margin %: 46.51% (near median its 10-year median of 45.43)
GF Value™: $15.96 vs. price of $16.49 (3.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.4% above the Industrial Products median (#382 of 2998)
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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