Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA)vsHowmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)
GVA
Granite Construction Incorporated
$141.35
-0.16%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.15B
HWM
Howmet Aerospace Inc
$250.72
-1.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $100.31B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Howmet Aerospace Inc generates 86% more annual revenue ($8.62B vs $4.64B). HWM leads profitability with a 20.2% profit margin vs 4.0%. GVA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.16. HWM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
GVA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
HWM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 30.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 25.1% YoY
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Grey zone — moderate risk
4.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 18.2x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GVA
The strongest argument for GVA centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 30.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.16 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : GVA
The primary concerns for GVA are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : HWM
The primary concerns for HWM are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 58.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GVA profiles as a hypergrowth stock while HWM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GVA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
GVA is growing revenue faster at 30.4% — sustainability is the question.
HWM generates stronger free cash flow (359M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HWM scores higher overall (73/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 20.2% margins and 19.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Granite Construction Incorporated
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Granite Construction Incorporated is an infrastructure contractor and producer of building materials in the United States. The company is headquartered in Watsonville, California.
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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