Gencor Industries Inc (GENC)vsHowmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)
GENC
Gencor Industries Inc
$14.49
-3.78%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $223.24M
HWM
Howmet Aerospace Inc
$272.79
-4.63%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $111.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Howmet Aerospace Inc generates 8256% more annual revenue ($8.62B vs $103.19M). HWM leads profitability with a 20.2% profit margin vs 12.6%. GENC trades at a lower P/E of 17.1x. HWM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
GENC
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
HWM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-8.3%
Fair Value
$14.43
Current Price
$14.49
$0.06 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for HWM.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Earnings expanding 71.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 28.2%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.5%
Trading at 19.8x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GENC
The strongest argument for GENC centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bull Case : HWM
The strongest argument for HWM centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.2% and operating margin at 28.2%. Revenue growth of 19.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GENC
The primary concerns for GENC are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : HWM
The primary concerns for HWM are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 63.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GENC profiles as a declining stock while HWM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HWM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
HWM is growing revenue faster at 19.1% — sustainability is the question.
HWM generates stronger free cash flow (359M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HWM scores higher overall (73/100 vs 39/100), backed by strong 20.2% margins and 19.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Gencor Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Gencor Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells heavy machinery used in the production of highway construction materials and environmental control equipment. The company is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
Howmet Aerospace Inc
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Howmet Aerospace Inc. is an American aerospace company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company manufactures components for jet engines, fasteners and titanium structures for aerospace applications, and forged aluminum wheels for heavy trucks.
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