Hayward HoldingsHAYW +1.92%65 Quick Ratio is 2.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 1.76. 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 3,072 Industrial Products companies, Hayward Holdings ranks better than 77.83% on this metric.
Hayward Holdings has a quick ratio of 2.47. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hayward Holdings's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HAYW'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.09 Med: 1.76 Max: 2.47
Current: 2.47
During the past 7 years, Hayward Holdings's highest Quick Ratio was 2.47. The lowest was 1.09. And the median was 1.76.
HAYW's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 77.83% of 3072
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.39
vs HAYW: 2.47
Hayward Holdings (NYSE:HAYW) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Hayward Holdings Quick Ratio Related Terms
Hayward Holdings Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hayward Holdings's Quick 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hayward Holdings's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hayward Holdings's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Hayward Holdings's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Hayward Holdings (HAYW) has a Quick Ratio of 2.47 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Hayward Holdings and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 1.76. Over the past decade, Hayward Holdings' Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 2.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Hayward Holdings ranks #681 out of 3072 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is Hayward Holdings' Quick Ratio too high?
Hayward Holdings' current Quick Ratio of 2.47 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 1.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.09 to a high of 2.47. The Industrial Products industry median Quick Ratio is 1.39. Hayward Holdings' value of 2.47 is 77.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hayward Holdings ranks #681 out of 3072 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' Quick Ratio compare to TE and AMPX?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hayward Holdings ranks #681 out of 3072 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Hayward Holdings in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.39. Hayward Holdings' value of 2.47 is 77.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Hayward Holdings' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 2.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.76 vs. the industry median of 1.39, 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 Quick Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Quick Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.39, based on 3,072 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hayward Holdings's current Quick Ratio of 2.47 is 77.7% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Hayward Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hayward Holdings's current Quick Ratio is 2.47, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 1.76. 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 Quick Ratio is 2.47, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 1.76 and 77.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.39. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hayward Holdings (HAYW), the current Quick Ratio is 2.47 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:
Quick Ratio: 2.47 (40% above median its 10-year median of 1.76)
GF Value™: $15.96 vs. price of $16.49 (3.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 77.7% above the Industrial Products median (#681 of 3072)
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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