Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)vsWorthington Industries Inc (WOR)
HWM
Howmet Aerospace Inc
$239.70
+0.08%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $96.03B
WOR
Worthington Industries Inc
$54.38
+0.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Howmet Aerospace Inc generates 522% more annual revenue ($8.25B vs $1.33B). HWM leads profitability with a 18.3% profit margin vs 8.4%. 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-
WOR
Buy57
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 24.4% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Trading at 18.0x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : WOR
The strongest argument for WOR centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 24.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HWM
The primary concerns for HWM are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 64.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WOR
The primary concerns for WOR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 164.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HWM profiles as a mature stock while WOR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HWM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
WOR is growing revenue faster at 24.4% — sustainability is the question.
HWM generates stronger free cash flow (530M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HWM scores higher overall (69/100 vs 57/100), 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.
Worthington Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Worthington Industries, Inc., a metal fabrication company, focuses on processing value-added steel and metal products manufactured in the United States, Austria, Canada, Mexico, Poland, and Portugal. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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