Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)vsGibraltar Industries Inc (ROCK)
HWM
Howmet Aerospace Inc
$280.36
-1.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $108.21B
ROCK
Gibraltar Industries Inc
$40.01
-3.47%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.20B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Howmet Aerospace Inc generates 592% more annual revenue ($8.62B vs $1.25B). HWM leads profitability with a 20.2% profit margin vs -10.7%. ROCK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.70. HWM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
HWM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
ROCK
Buy59
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%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 44.6% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 20.4x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.0% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
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 : ROCK
The strongest argument for ROCK centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 44.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.70 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HWM
The primary concerns for HWM are P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 62.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : ROCK
The primary concerns for ROCK are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HWM profiles as a growth stock while ROCK is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ROCK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
ROCK is growing revenue faster at 44.6% — sustainability is the question.
HWM generates stronger free cash flow (359M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HWM scores higher overall (73/100 vs 59/100), 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.
Gibraltar Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. manufactures and distributes construction products for the renewable energy, conservation, residential and infrastructure markets in North America and Asia. The company is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.
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