Howmet Aerospace (WBO:HWM) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 12.92 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 20% Above Median

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WBO:HWM Howmet Aerospace Inc WBO:HWM
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Price €240.40
GF Value €121.10
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What is Howmet Aerospace Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Howmet Aerospace WBO:HWM -0.21% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 12.92 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 10.80. GuruFocus rates WBO:HWM with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €121.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 224 Aerospace & Defense companies, Howmet Aerospace ranks worse than 88.39% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), Howmet Aerospace's current share price is €240.40. Howmet Aerospace's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €18.60. Howmet Aerospace's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 12.92.

The historical rank and industry rank for Howmet Aerospace's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

WBO:HWM' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.55   Med: 10.8   Max: 12.99
Current: 12.99

During the past years, Howmet Aerospace's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 12.99. The lowest was 8.55. And the median was 10.80.

WBO:HWM's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
88.39% of 224 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.07 vs WBO:HWM: 12.99

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Howmet Aerospace's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.965. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €18.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Howmet Aerospace  (WBO:HWM) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Howmet Aerospace Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Howmet Aerospace Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Howmet Aerospace's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.

Howmet Aerospace Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Howmet Aerospace Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Howmet Aerospace Quarterly Data
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WBO:HWM vs LMT, GD, TDG: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Howmet Aerospace's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Howmet Aerospace's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Howmet Aerospace's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Howmet Aerospace Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Howmet Aerospace's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=240.40/18.60
=12.92

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Howmet Aerospace's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=4.965/330.2130*330.2130
=4.965

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Howmet Aerospace Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 6.564 241.018 8.993
201609 6.376 241.428 8.721
201612 6.414 241.432 8.773
201703 5.981 243.801 8.101
201706 6.282 244.955 8.468
201709 5.877 246.819 7.863
201712 5.746 246.524 7.697
201803 5.554 249.554 7.349
201806 6.093 251.989 7.984
201809 6.016 252.439 7.869
201812 -6.578 251.233 -8.646
201903 6.409 254.202 8.325
201906 3.616 256.143 4.662
201909 3.564 256.759 4.584
201912 3.205 256.974 4.118
202003 3.361 258.115 4.300
202006 2.552 257.797 3.269
202009 2.193 260.280 2.782
202012 2.334 260.474 2.959
202103 2.313 264.877 2.884
202106 2.270 271.696 2.759
202109 2.513 274.310 3.025
202112 2.651 278.802 3.140
202203 2.829 287.504 3.249
202206 3.123 296.311 3.480
202209 3.446 296.808 3.834
202212 3.417 296.797 3.802
202303 3.582 301.836 3.919
202306 3.648 305.109 3.948
202309 3.743 307.789 4.016
202312 3.843 306.746 4.137
202403 4.073 312.332 4.306
202406 4.249 314.175 4.466
202409 4.033 315.301 4.224
202412 4.426 315.605 4.631
202503 4.414 319.799 4.558
202506 4.384 322.561 4.488
202509 4.395 324.800 4.468
202512 4.560 324.054 4.647
202603 4.965 330.213 4.965

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 12.92 mean?
Howmet Aerospace (WBO:HWM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 12.92 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 10.80. Over the past decade, Howmet Aerospace's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 8.55 to 12.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #198 out of 224 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 88.4%.
Is Howmet Aerospace's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Howmet Aerospace's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 12.92 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 10.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.55 to a high of 12.99. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.07. Howmet Aerospace's value of 12.92 is 320.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #198 out of 224 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Howmet Aerospace has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howmet Aerospace's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LMT and GD?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #198 out of 224 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Howmet Aerospace in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.07. Howmet Aerospace's value of 12.92 is 320.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Howmet Aerospace's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 8.55 to 12.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.80 vs. the industry median of 3.07, Howmet Aerospace has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.07, based on 224 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Howmet Aerospace's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 12.92 is 320.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Howmet Aerospace's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 12.92, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 10.80. 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 (WBO:HWM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €121.10, compared to a current price of €240.40 — trading 98.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 12.92, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 10.80 and 320.8% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.07. Howmet Aerospace's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Howmet Aerospace (WBO:HWM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 12.92 as of Jul. 16, 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 (WBO:HWM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howmet Aerospace stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €240.40 is trading 98.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €121.10. GuruFocus considers Howmet Aerospace to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:HWM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 12.92 (20% above median its 10-year median of 10.80)
  • GF Value™: €121.10 vs. price of €240.40 (98.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 320.8% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#198 of 224)

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:HWM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Howmet Aerospace Business Description

Address 201 Isabella Street, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15212-5872
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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