Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
Howmet Aerospace Inc offers engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The company's products and solutions include investment castings for jet engines and industrial gas...
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 47.10 (historical range: 28.08–74.23, median: 43.85), placing it at the 58th percentile — near its historical average, P/S ratio of 9.67 (range: 2.40–13.50, 78th percentile — above its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 36.17 (range: 18.91–54.82, 69th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), Howmet Aerospace Inc.'s P/E ratio has expanded by 23% over the observed period (from an average of 40.9 to 50.4).
Howmet Aerospace Inc. trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 47.10 | 43.85 | 58th | near its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 9.67 | 4.25 | 78th | above its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 36.17 | 25.56 | 69th | above its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 2.03% | 2.10% | 47th | near its historical average |
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) Valuation & P/E History
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Rolling Drawing & Extruding Of Nonferrous Metals industry currently trading at $219.75 with a market capitalization of $87.6 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for HWM based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 47.10 is above the historical median of 43.85, placing HWM at the 58th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 9.67 compares to a median of 4.25.
HWM Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Howmet Aerospace Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether HWM is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests HWM is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Howmet Aerospace Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is HWM Overvalued or Undervalued?
Howmet Aerospace Inc. trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 68 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive HWM is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full HWM analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.HWM trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.