MODEL VERDICT
Haymaker Acquisition Corp. III (HYAC)
Relative Valuation•Peer multiples, competitive benchmarking & quality-adjusted fair value
The market is pricing Haymaker Acquisition Corp. III largely in-line with its peer-implied fair value.
15 industry peers matched by industry sector due to narrow curated coverage
| Ticker | Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIG | GigCapital7 Corp. | $24.41B | 46.91x | - |
| APXT | Apex Treasury Corporation Class A | $2.31B | 67.07x | 46.78x |
| SMAP | Amplify Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF | $914M | -240.95x | - |
| CGCT | Cartesian Growth Corporation III | $399M | 57.84x | - |
| ANSC | Agriculture & Natural Solutions Acquisition Corporation Class A Ordinary Shares | $394M | 60.11x | - |
| GPAT | GP-Act III Acquisition Corp. | $391M | 26.54x | - |
| CUB | Lionheart Holdings | $334M | 27.9x | - |
| FTW | Presidio Production Company | $328M | 48.04x | 47.69x |
| WLAC | Willow Lane Acquisition Corp. | $325M | 2769.12x | - |
| ATII | Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co. Ordinary Shares | $324M | 36.53x | - |
| GRAF | Graf Global Corp. | $311M | 38.57x | - |
| MBAV | M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp. Class A Ordinary shares | $311M | 0.05x | - |
2 valuation metrics · peer-median based
| Multiple | Current | Peer Median | vs Peers | Implied Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/EPrice paid for current earnings. | 28.29x | 42.74x | Discount -33.81% | $16.24 |
| EV/EBITDAEnterprise value versus operating cash earnings proxy. | 185.39x | 47.24x | Premium +292.48% | $3.29 |
How the model derives the final fair value from peer baselines and quality metrics
Premium: The stock is trading at a 1.61% premium to its quality-adjusted fair value of $10.58. The market is pricing the stock 1.58% above our model's estimate.
Quality metrics are broadly comparable to peers.
Quality adjustments are capped at ±15% (up to ±20% for financial services) to prevent runaway premiums. Based on trailing twelve months and multi-year CAGR data where available.
How current multiples rank vs 2 years of the stock’s own history
| Multiple | Current | Historical Median | Percentile | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E2 years of data | 28.29x | 46.26x | 0th | Below historical norm |
Haymaker Acquisition Corp. III currently trades near the lowest valuation levels observed during the last 2 years.
Model-identified caveats to consider
HYAC looks fair versus peers using L2 rescue peers after thin AI peer data, with relative upside of -1.6%.
Answers to common questions about HYAC's relative valuation and our methodology.
Haymaker Acquisition Corp. III's fair value of $10.58 is the price at which the stock would trade if valued at the same multiples as its 15-company peer group, adjusted for differences in business quality. At $10.75, the stock trades at a -1.58% premium to fair value. This is a reference point, not a price target.
Peers were grouped by industry classification and market capitalization. The 15 companies shown are the closest comparable names with clean, usable financial data.
Haymaker Acquisition Corp. III has strengths in net margin, and challenges in roe relative to its peer group. The Quality Adjustment section breaks down each driver.
No. This page provides an automated quantitative comparison of Haymaker Acquisition Corp. III against its peers. It is not investment advice, a recommendation, or a solicitation. Valuation is only one factor in an investment decision — it does not account for growth catalysts, management quality, regulatory risk, or your personal financial situation.
Look at the Historical Context to see where current multiples sit versus the stock's own history. Review the Risk Factors section for model-identified caveats. Compare the Analyst Consensus to our model output for another perspective. Valuation is only one dimension — growth trajectory, competitive position, and market conditions all matter.
Valuation data is refreshed weekly based on the latest financial filings, market prices, and analyst estimates. Haymaker Acquisition Corp. III's fair value, peer multiples, and quality scores will shift over time as new earnings are reported and stock prices change.
Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair value estimates are model outputs under stated assumptions and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for any investment decision.