Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)vsPark Aerospace Corp (PKE)
HWM
Howmet Aerospace Inc
$270.88
-1.06%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $109.54B
PKE
Park Aerospace Corp
$33.65
-7.48%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $789.81M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Howmet Aerospace Inc generates 11664% more annual revenue ($8.62B vs $73.30M). HWM leads profitability with a 20.2% profit margin vs 15.4%. 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
PKE
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
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%
Revenue surging 42.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 215.8% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Trading at 19.7x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : PKE
The strongest argument for PKE centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.4% and operating margin at 19.0%. Revenue growth of 42.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HWM
The primary concerns for HWM are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 62.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : PKE
The primary concerns for PKE are Market Cap, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 67.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HWM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
PKE is growing revenue faster at 42.8% — 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 61/100), 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.
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.
Park Aerospace Corp
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Park Aerospace Corp. The company is headquartered in Westbury, New York.
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