Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)vsTrane Technologies plc (TT)
HWM
Howmet Aerospace Inc
$243.04
+2.76%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $94.83B
TT
Trane Technologies plc
$479.37
-0.29%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $107.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Trane Technologies plc generates 158% more annual revenue ($21.32B vs $8.25B). HWM leads profitability with a 18.3% profit margin vs 13.7%. HWM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. HWM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
HWM
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
TT
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
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
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Trading at 18.2x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 12.4x book value
Earnings declined 0.5%
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 : TT
The strongest argument for TT centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
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 : TT
The primary concerns for TT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HWM profiles as a mature stock while TT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HWM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
HWM is growing revenue faster at 14.6% — sustainability is the question.
TT generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HWM scores higher overall (69/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 18.3% margins and 14.6% 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.
Trane Technologies plc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Trane Technologies plc is an American Irish domiciled diversified industrial manufacturing company. It is headquartered near Dublin, Ireland.
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