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HOWMET AEROSPACE INC (HWM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:HWM - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US4432011082 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

171.25  -4.74 (-2.69%)

After market: 171.1 -0.15 (-0.09%)

Fundamental Rating

7

Overall HWM gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated HWM against 68 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making HWM a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. HWM is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! With these ratings, HWM could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HWM was profitable.
In the past year HWM had a positive cash flow from operations.
HWM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years HWM had a positive operating cash flow.
HWM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHWM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B -1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of HWM (12.63%) is better than 97.06% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 27.67%, HWM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.08%, HWM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.53% of the companies in the same industry.
HWM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.81%. This is above the industry average of 8.58%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.08%) for HWM is above the 3 year average (11.81%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.63%
ROE 27.67%
ROIC 16.08%
ROA(3y)7.61%
ROA(5y)5.52%
ROE(3y)19.06%
ROE(5y)14.35%
ROIC(3y)11.81%
ROIC(5y)9.94%
HWM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHWM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

HWM has a better Profit Margin (18.07%) than 97.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HWM has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of HWM (24.30%) is better than 98.53% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HWM has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of HWM (32.69%) is better than 72.06% of its industry peers.
HWM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 24.3%
PM (TTM) 18.07%
GM 32.69%
OM growth 3Y9.72%
OM growth 5Y6.18%
PM growth 3Y44.45%
PM growth 5Y18.67%
GM growth 3Y3.97%
GM growth 5Y3.11%
HWM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHWM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HWM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
HWM has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HWM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
HWM has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
HWM Yearly Shares OutstandingHWM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
HWM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHWM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 8.83 indicates that HWM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 8.83, HWM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.82% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HWM is 3.20, which is a good value as it means it would take HWM, 3.20 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.20, HWM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65 indicates that HWM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HWM (0.65) is worse than 64.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.65
Debt/FCF 3.2
Altman-Z 8.83
ROIC/WACC1.6
WACC10.04%
HWM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHWM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.31 indicates that HWM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of HWM (2.31) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HWM has a Quick Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that HWM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HWM has a Quick ratio of 1.08. This is in the lower half of the industry: HWM underperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.31
Quick Ratio 1.08
HWM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHWM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HWM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 44.39%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.88% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, HWM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.85% in the last year.
HWM shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.92% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.39%
EPS 3Y38.62%
EPS 5Y4.88%
EPS Q2Q%35.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.85%
Revenue growth 3Y14.33%
Revenue growth 5Y0.92%
Sales Q2Q%9.2%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, HWM will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.95% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.94% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y31.86%
EPS Next 2Y24.75%
EPS Next 3Y22.03%
EPS Next 5Y20.95%
Revenue Next Year8.97%
Revenue Next 2Y9.59%
Revenue Next 3Y9.45%
Revenue Next 5Y9.94%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
HWM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHWM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B 20B
HWM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHWM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

HWM is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 53.18.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as HWM.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.84. HWM is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 40.91 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HWM.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HWM is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.29, HWM is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 53.18
Fwd PE 40.91
HWM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHWM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

HWM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
HWM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HWM is cheaper than 60.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 67.91
EV/EBITDA 33.34
HWM Per share dataHWM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

HWM's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of HWM may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HWM's earnings are expected to grow with 22.03% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.67
PEG (5Y)10.9
EPS Next 2Y24.75%
EPS Next 3Y22.03%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.27%, HWM is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.19, HWM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, HWM's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.27%

5.2 History

The dividend of HWM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.52%!
HWM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
HWM has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.52%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
HWM Yearly Dividends per shareHWM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

10.75% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HWM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
HWM's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP10.75%
EPS Next 2Y24.75%
EPS Next 3Y22.03%
HWM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHWM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B -1B
HWM Dividend Payout.HWM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HWM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HOWMET AEROSPACE INC

NYSE:HWM (8/15/2025, 8:27:31 PM)

After market: 171.1 -0.15 (-0.09%)

171.25

-4.74 (-2.69%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Inst Owners95.04%
Inst Owner Change-2.44%
Ins Owners1.11%
Ins Owner Change4.28%
Market Cap69.13B
Analysts80.67
Price Target200.79 (17.25%)
Short Float %3.42%
Short Ratio4.3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.27%
Yearly Dividend0.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.52%
DP10.75%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date08-08 2025-08-08 (0.12)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.37%
Min EPS beat(2)3.32%
Max EPS beat(2)9.41%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.54%
Min EPS beat(4)2.1%
Max EPS beat(4)9.41%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)7.53%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)5.88%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)5.61%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.02%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.23%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.23%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.23%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.51%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.87%
PT rev (1m)13.52%
PT rev (3m)26.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.59%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 53.18
Fwd PE 40.91
P/S 8.95
P/FCF 67.91
P/OCF 48.58
P/B 13.71
P/tB 135.55
EV/EBITDA 33.34
EPS(TTM)3.22
EY1.88%
EPS(NY)4.19
Fwd EY2.44%
FCF(TTM)2.52
FCFY1.47%
OCF(TTM)3.53
OCFY2.06%
SpS19.13
BVpS12.49
TBVpS1.26
PEG (NY)1.67
PEG (5Y)10.9
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.63%
ROE 27.67%
ROCE 19.86%
ROIC 16.08%
ROICexc 17.07%
ROICexgc 34.78%
OM 24.3%
PM (TTM) 18.07%
GM 32.69%
FCFM 13.18%
ROA(3y)7.61%
ROA(5y)5.52%
ROE(3y)19.06%
ROE(5y)14.35%
ROIC(3y)11.81%
ROIC(5y)9.94%
ROICexc(3y)12.73%
ROICexc(5y)10.88%
ROICexgc(3y)28.49%
ROICexgc(5y)24.58%
ROCE(3y)14.58%
ROCE(5y)12.27%
ROICexcg growth 3Y22.26%
ROICexcg growth 5Y20.98%
ROICexc growth 3Y24.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.79%
OM growth 3Y9.72%
OM growth 5Y6.18%
PM growth 3Y44.45%
PM growth 5Y18.67%
GM growth 3Y3.97%
GM growth 5Y3.11%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.7
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.65
Debt/FCF 3.2
Debt/EBITDA 1.51
Cap/Depr 145.16%
Cap/Sales 5.25%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 66.03%
Profit Quality 72.97%
Current Ratio 2.31
Quick Ratio 1.08
Altman-Z 8.83
F-Score8
WACC10.04%
ROIC/WACC1.6
Cap/Depr(3y)89.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)84.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.68%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.02%
Profit Quality(3y)96.58%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.39%
EPS 3Y38.62%
EPS 5Y4.88%
EPS Q2Q%35.82%
EPS Next Y31.86%
EPS Next 2Y24.75%
EPS Next 3Y22.03%
EPS Next 5Y20.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.85%
Revenue growth 3Y14.33%
Revenue growth 5Y0.92%
Sales Q2Q%9.2%
Revenue Next Year8.97%
Revenue Next 2Y9.59%
Revenue Next 3Y9.45%
Revenue Next 5Y9.94%
EBIT growth 1Y30.19%
EBIT growth 3Y25.44%
EBIT growth 5Y7.15%
EBIT Next Year43.54%
EBIT Next 3Y23.07%
EBIT Next 5Y17.33%
FCF growth 1Y75.52%
FCF growth 3Y57.51%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y84.33%
OCF growth 3Y42.45%
OCF growth 5Y23%