Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)vsRyerson Holding Corp (RYI)
HWM
Howmet Aerospace Inc
$243.04
+2.76%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $94.83B
RYI
Ryerson Holding Corp
$28.16
+0.68%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $907.09M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Howmet Aerospace Inc generates 81% more annual revenue ($8.25B vs $4.57B). HWM leads profitability with a 18.3% profit margin vs -0.0%. RYI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.35. HWM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
HWM
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
RYI
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 26.3%
Earnings expanding 20.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 18.2x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
0.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -0.1% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HWM
The strongest argument for HWM centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.3% and operating margin at 26.3%. Revenue growth of 14.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RYI
The strongest argument for RYI centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.35 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HWM
The primary concerns for HWM are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 63.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : RYI
The primary concerns for RYI are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HWM profiles as a mature stock while RYI is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
RYI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.59 — expect wider price swings.
HWM is growing revenue faster at 14.6% — sustainability is the question.
HWM generates stronger free cash flow (530M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HWM scores higher overall (69/100 vs 46/100), backed by strong 18.3% margins and 14.6% 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.
Ryerson Holding Corp
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Ryerson Holding Corporation processes and distributes industrial metals in the United States, Canada, Mexico and China. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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