Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)vsRBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)
HWM
Howmet Aerospace Inc
$250.72
-1.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $100.31B
RBC
RBC Bearings Incorporated
$590.09
+0.06%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $18.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Howmet Aerospace Inc generates 361% more annual revenue ($8.62B vs $1.87B). 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
RBC
Buy60
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%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 25.5%
18.3% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 25.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 18.2x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : RBC
The strongest argument for RBC centers on Debt/Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.4% and operating margin at 25.5%. Revenue growth of 18.3% 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 : RBC
The primary concerns for RBC are P/E Ratio. A P/E of 65.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RBC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.43 — 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.
Monitor AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HWM scores higher overall (73/100 vs 60/100), 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.
RBC Bearings Incorporated
INDUSTRIALS · TOOLS & ACCESSORIES · USA
Regal Beloit Corporation designs, manufactures and sells electric motors, electric motion controls, and power generation and transmission products worldwide. The company is headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin.
Compare with Other AEROSPACE & DEFENSE Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?