Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)vsSkyWest Inc (SKYW)
HWM
Howmet Aerospace Inc
$273.14
-1.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $107.58B
SKYW
SkyWest Inc
$99.31
+1.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $3.94B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Howmet Aerospace Inc generates 109% more annual revenue ($8.62B vs $4.12B). HWM leads profitability with a 20.2% profit margin vs 10.4%. 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
SKYW
Buy64
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%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Trading at 19.8x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.3% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : SKYW
The strongest argument for SKYW centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : HWM
The primary concerns for HWM are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 62.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SKYW
The primary concerns for SKYW are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HWM profiles as a growth stock while SKYW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SKYW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.48 — 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.
Bottom Line
HWM scores higher overall (73/100 vs 64/100), 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.
SkyWest Inc
INDUSTRIALS · AIRLINES · USA
SkyWest, Inc., operates a regional airline in the United States. The company is headquartered in St. George, Utah.
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