Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)vsPerma-Pipe International Holdings Inc (PPIH)
HWM
Howmet Aerospace Inc
$250.72
-1.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $100.31B
PPIH
Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc
$32.65
+1.21%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $207.02M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Howmet Aerospace Inc generates 3988% more annual revenue ($8.62B vs $210.93M). HWM leads profitability with a 20.2% profit margin vs 8.1%. 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
PPIH
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
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%
Earnings expanding 171.8% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 22.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Trading at 18.2x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : PPIH
The strongest argument for PPIH centers on EPS Growth, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 22.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : PPIH
The primary concerns for PPIH are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HWM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
PPIH is growing revenue faster at 22.5% — 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 65/100), backed by strong 20.2% margins and 19.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells leak detection systems and specialty piping. The company is headquartered in Niles, Illinois.
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