Howmet AerospaceMEX:HWM +1.28%69 Buyback Yield % is 0.82 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 1.39. GuruFocus rates MEX:HWM with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,485.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 129 Aerospace & Defense companies, Howmet Aerospace ranks better than 82.17% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Howmet Aerospace's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MEX:HWM vs LMT, GD, TDG: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Howmet Aerospace's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Howmet Aerospace Buyback Yield % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Howmet Aerospace's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Howmet Aerospace's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Howmet Aerospace (MEX:HWM) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.82 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 1.39. Over the past decade, Howmet Aerospace's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.59 to 12.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #23 out of 129 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Howmet Aerospace's Buyback Yield % too high?
Howmet Aerospace's current Buyback Yield % of 0.82 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 1.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 12.72. Based on the distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #23 out of 129 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Howmet Aerospace has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howmet Aerospace's Buyback Yield % compare to LMT and GD?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #23 out of 129 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Howmet Aerospace in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Howmet Aerospace's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.59 to 12.72 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors. Howmet Aerospace's current Buyback Yield % is 0.82, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 1.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Howmet Aerospace stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howmet Aerospace (MEX:HWM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,485.95, compared to a current price of MXN4,758.20 — trading 91.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.82, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 1.39. Howmet Aerospace's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Howmet Aerospace (MEX:HWM), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.82 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Howmet Aerospace (MEX:HWM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howmet Aerospace stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN4,758.20 is trading 91.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,485.95.
GuruFocus considers Howmet Aerospace to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HWM:
Buyback Yield %: 0.82 (41% below median its 10-year median of 1.39)
GF Value™: MXN2,485.95 vs. price of MXN4,758.20 (91.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:HWM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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 turbines; seamless rolled rings for jet engines; fastening systems for aerospace, industrial and commercial transportation applications; forged jet engine components (e.g., jet engine disks); machined and forged aircraft parts; and forged aluminum commercial vehicle wheels, all of which are sold directly to customers or through distributors. It has four reportable segments: Engine Products, which derives key revenue, Fastening Systems, Engineered Structures, and Forged Wheels. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from the USA, followed by France, Japan, Germany, and other markets.
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