HAYW (Hayward Holdings) ROCE %: 6.17% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Hayward Holdings ROCE %?

Hayward Holdings HAYW +2.66% 64 ROCE % is 6.17% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAYW with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Hayward Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.17%.

Hayward Holdings (NYSE:HAYW) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Hayward Holdings ROCE % Historical Data

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Hayward Holdings ROCE % Chart

Hayward Holdings Annual Data

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12.28

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6.62

7.88

8.88

Hayward Holdings Quarterly Data
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Hayward Holdings ROCE % Calculation

Hayward Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	244.326	/	( ( (2990.624 - 312.982)	+	(3150.984 - 323.244) )	/ 2 )
	=	244.326	/	( (2677.642	+	2827.74)	/ 2 )
	=	244.326	/	2752.691
	=	8.88 %

Hayward Holdings's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	174.856	/	( ( (3150.984 - 323.244)	+	(3135.583 - 290.789) )	/ 2 )
	=	174.856	/	( ( 2827.74	+	2844.794 )	/ 2 )
	=	174.856	/	2836.267
	=	6.17 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 6.17% mean?

Hayward Holdings (HAYW) has a ROCE % of 6.17% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Hayward Holdings' ROCE % too high?

Hayward Holdings' current ROCE % is 6.17%. The Industrial Products industry median ROCE % is 7.10. Hayward Holdings' value of 6.17% is 13.1% below this industry median. Overall, Hayward Holdings has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Hayward Holdings' ROCE % compare to TE and AMPX?

Hayward Holdings' ROCE % of 6.17% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.10. Hayward Holdings' value of 6.17% is 13.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for an Industrial Products company?

The median ROCE % among Industrial Products companies is 7.10, based on 3,032 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hayward Holdings's current ROCE % of 6.17% is 13.1% 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROCE % is 7.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hayward Holdings's current ROCE % is 6.17%. 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 $16.18 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 6.17% and 13.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 7.10. Hayward Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hayward Holdings (HAYW), the current ROCE % is 6.17% 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 $16.18 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.96. GuruFocus considers Hayward Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HAYW:

ROCE %: 6.17%
GF Value™: $15.96 vs. price of $16.18 (1.4% above fair value)
GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 13.1% below the Industrial Products median

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Hayward Holdings Business Description

Industry Industrials Industrial Products

Comparable Companies TE AMPX EOSE ATKR PLPC ENVX ENR FCEL ADSE KE SZSE:300750 XSWX:ABBN BKK:DELTA VRT TSE:6503 BE XKRX:373220 SZSE:300274 MIL:PRY XPAR:LR

Address 1415 Vantage Park Drive, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28203

Website https://hayward.com

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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