Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)vsSea Ltd (SE)
HWM
Howmet Aerospace Inc
$241.58
+0.86%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $93.06B
SE
Sea Ltd
$82.47
+5.31%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $46.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sea Ltd generates 178% more annual revenue ($22.94B vs $8.25B). HWM leads profitability with a 18.3% profit margin vs 6.9%. SE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.55. SE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
HWM
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
SE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-58.8%
Fair Value
$145.34
Current Price
$241.58
$96.24 premium
Margin of Safety
+2.9%
Fair Value
$117.94
Current Price
$82.47
$35.47 discount
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
Revenue surging 38.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 58.5% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 1.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Trading at 18.1x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
6.9% margin — thin
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 : SE
The strongest argument for SE centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 38.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.55 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HWM
The primary concerns for HWM are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 62.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SE
The primary concerns for SE are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HWM profiles as a mature stock while SE is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — expect wider price swings.
SE is growing revenue faster at 38.4% — sustainability is the question.
SE generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SE scores higher overall (70/100 vs 69/100) and 38.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Sea Ltd
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
Sea Limited is engaged in the digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services businesses in Southeast Asia, Latin America, the rest of Asia and internationally. The company is headquartered in Singapore.
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