Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)vsOrion Energy Systems Inc (OESX)
HWM
Howmet Aerospace Inc
$273.14
-1.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $107.58B
OESX
Orion Energy Systems Inc
$11.85
+3.93%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $39.84M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Howmet Aerospace Inc generates 9891% more annual revenue ($8.62B vs $86.31M). HWM leads profitability with a 20.2% profit margin vs -3.7%. HWM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. HWM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
HWM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
OESX
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Trading at 19.8x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -38.6% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 74.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : OESX
The strongest argument for OESX centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HWM
The primary concerns for HWM are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 62.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : OESX
The primary concerns for OESX are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HWM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
OESX is growing revenue faster at 23.3% — sustainability is the question.
HWM generates stronger free cash flow (359M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HWM scores higher overall (73/100 vs 41/100), 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.
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.
Orion Energy Systems Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Orion Energy Systems, Inc. researches, designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells, installs and implements energy management systems for commercial and retail offices, outdoor area lighting, and industrial applications in North America. The company is headquartered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
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