Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)vsWatts Water Technologies Inc (WTS)
HWM
Howmet Aerospace Inc
$250.72
-1.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $100.31B
WTS
Watts Water Technologies Inc
$314.21
-0.27%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $11.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Howmet Aerospace Inc generates 237% more annual revenue ($8.62B vs $2.56B). HWM leads profitability with a 20.2% profit margin vs 14.3%. 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
WTS
Buy61
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%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 21.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 34.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 18.2x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : WTS
The strongest argument for WTS centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 21.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HWM
The primary concerns for HWM are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 58.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WTS
The primary concerns for WTS are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HWM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
WTS is growing revenue faster at 21.4% — sustainability is the question.
HWM generates stronger free cash flow (359M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HWM scores higher overall (73/100 vs 61/100), 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.
Watts Water Technologies Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells products and systems that manage and conserve the flow of fluids and energy to, through and from buildings in the commercial and residential markets of the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. . The company is headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts.
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