Hayward Holdings, Inc. Experiences Valuation Adjustment Amid Competitive Market Landscape

Hayward Holdings, Inc., a small-cap player in the Media & Entertainment sector, has recently undergone a valuation adjustment. The company's current P/E ratio stands at 24, while its price-to-book value is recorded at 2.16. Other key metrics include an EV to EBIT of 17.77 and an EV to EBITDA of 14.07, indicating a solid financial standing within its industry.
In comparison to its peers, Hayward's valuation metrics reveal a competitive landscape. For instance, Hasbro, Inc. shows a higher P/E ratio at 32.83, while Mattel, Inc. presents a more modest P/E of 13.72. Thor Industries, Inc. also reflects a high valuation with a P/E of 32.05. In terms of return on capital employed (ROCE), Hayward's latest figure is 9.83%, slightly above its return on equity (ROE) of 9.11%.

Despite a challenging year-to-date return of -0.46%, Hayward's performance over three years shows a notable increase of 68.92%, although it still trails behind the S&P 500's 81.19% return in the same period. This evaluation revision highlights the company's positioning amidst a diverse set of competitors in the market.