Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)vsLATAM Airlines Group S.A. (LTM)
HWM
Howmet Aerospace Inc
$250.72
-1.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $109.27B
LTM
LATAM Airlines Group S.A.
$53.68
+1.04%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $15.71B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LATAM Airlines Group S.A. generates 74% more annual revenue ($15.00B vs $8.62B). HWM leads profitability with a 20.2% profit margin vs 11.2%. 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
LTM
Buy65
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
Every $100 of equity generates 87 in profit
Earnings expanding 70.7% YoY
Revenue surging 21.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Trading at 18.8x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 8.9x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 : LTM
The strongest argument for LTM centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 21.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HWM
The primary concerns for HWM are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 63.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : LTM
The primary concerns for LTM are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.34 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HWM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
LTM is growing revenue faster at 21.9% — sustainability is the question.
LTM generates stronger free cash flow (588M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HWM scores higher overall (73/100 vs 65/100), 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.
LATAM Airlines Group S.A.
INDUSTRIALS · AIRLINES · USA
LATAM Airlines Group SA, provides passenger and cargo air transport services in Peru, Argentina, the United States, Europe, Colombia, Brazil, Ecuador, Chile, Asia Pacific and the rest of Latin America.
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