Hayward HoldingsHAYW -0.52%65 Pretax Margin % is 11.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 13.71. 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 3,031 Industrial Products companies, Hayward Holdings ranks better than 86.18% on this metric.
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
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Hayward Holdings Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hayward Holdings's Pretax 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.
HAYW vs PLUG, ATKR, TE: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Hayward Holdings's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hayward Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hayward Holdings's Pretax 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.
Hayward Holdings (HAYW) has a Pretax Margin % of 11.80% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hayward Holdings and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 13.71. Over the past decade, Hayward Holdings' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.65 to 18.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Hayward Holdings ranks #419 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Hayward Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
Hayward Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 11.80% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 13.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.65 to a high of 18.56. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Hayward Holdings' value of 11.80% is 101.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hayward Holdings ranks #419 out of 3031 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' Pretax Margin % compare to PLUG and ATKR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hayward Holdings ranks #419 out of 3031 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Hayward Holdings in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Hayward Holdings' value of 11.80% is 101.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Hayward Holdings' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.65 to 18.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.71 vs. the industry median of 5.85, 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 Pretax Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.85, based on 3,031 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hayward Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 11.80% is 101.7% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hayward Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hayward Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 11.80%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 13.71. 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 $16.41 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.80%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 13.71 and 101.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.85. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hayward Holdings (HAYW), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.80% 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 $16.41 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.96.
GuruFocus considers Hayward Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HAYW:
Pretax Margin %: 11.80% (14% below median its 10-year median of 13.71)
GF Value™: $15.96 vs. price of $16.41 (2.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 101.7% above the Industrial Products median (#419 of 3031)
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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