Hayward HoldingsHAYW -2.26%65 PS Ratio is 3.18 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 2.78. GuruFocus rates HAYW with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,018 Industrial Products companies, Hayward Holdings ranks worse than 64.31% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Hayward Holdings's share price is $16.44.
Hayward Holdings's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.17. Hence, Hayward Holdings's PS Ratio for today is 3.18.
Warning Sign:
Hayward Holdings Inc stock PS Ratio (=3.26) is close to 5-year high of 3.58.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hayward Holdings's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HAYW'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.4 Med: 2.78 Max: 4.49
Current: 3.19
During the past 7 years, Hayward Holdings's highest PS Ratio was 4.49. The lowest was 1.40. And the median was 2.78.
HAYW's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 64.31% of 3018
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.08
vs HAYW: 3.19
During the past 7 years, Hayward Holdings's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 21.80% per year. The lowest was -12.10% per year. And the median was 0.80% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Hayward Holdings (NYSE:HAYW) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Hayward Holdings PS Ratio Related Terms
Hayward Holdings PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hayward Holdings's PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hayward Holdings's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hayward Holdings's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Hayward Holdings's Share Price of today is $16.44. Hayward Holdings's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $5.17.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
Hayward Holdings (HAYW) has a PS Ratio of 3.18 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Hayward Holdings and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 2.78. Over the past decade, Hayward Holdings' PS Ratio has ranged from 1.40 to 4.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Hayward Holdings ranks #1941 out of 3018 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 64.3%.
Is Hayward Holdings' PS Ratio too high?
Hayward Holdings' current PS Ratio of 3.18 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.40 to a high of 4.49. The Industrial Products industry median PS Ratio is 2.08. Hayward Holdings' value of 3.18 is 52.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hayward Holdings ranks #1941 out of 3018 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' PS Ratio compare to PLUG and ATKR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hayward Holdings ranks #1941 out of 3018 companies for PS Ratio. This places Hayward Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 2.08. Hayward Holdings' value of 3.18 is 52.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hayward Holdings' own PS Ratio has ranged from 1.40 to 4.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.78 vs. the industry median of 2.08, 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 PS Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median PS Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.08, based on 3,018 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hayward Holdings's current PS Ratio of 3.18 is 52.9% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Hayward Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PS Ratio is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hayward Holdings's current PS Ratio is 3.18, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 2.78. 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 $16.44 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 3.18, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.78 and 52.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.08. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hayward Holdings (HAYW), the current PS Ratio is 3.18 as of Jul. 07, 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 $16.44 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.97.
GuruFocus considers Hayward Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HAYW:
PS Ratio: 3.18 (14% above median its 10-year median of 2.78)
GF Value™: $15.97 vs. price of $16.44 (2.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.9% above the Industrial Products median (#1941 of 3018)
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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