Howmet AerospaceMEX:HWM -3.63%69 Days Inventory is 119.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 131.47. GuruFocus rates MEX:HWM with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,434.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Aerospace & Defense companies, Howmet Aerospace ranks better than 55.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Howmet Aerospace's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:HWM'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 84.51 Med: 131.47 Max: 177.43
Current: 125.97
During the past 12 years, Howmet Aerospace's highest Days Inventory was 177.43. The lowest was 84.51. And the median was 131.47.
MEX:HWM's Days Inventory is ranked better than 55.69% of 325
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 141.54
vs MEX:HWM: 125.97
Howmet Aerospace's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (133.61) to Mar. 2026 (119.50).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Howmet Aerospace's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.76.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Howmet Aerospace's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.83.
Howmet Aerospace (MEX:HWM) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Howmet Aerospace's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Howmet Aerospace's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Howmet Aerospace Days Inventory Related Terms
Howmet Aerospace Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Howmet Aerospace's Days Inventory 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: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Howmet Aerospace's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Howmet Aerospace's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Howmet Aerospace's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 119.50 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 131.47. Over the past decade, Howmet Aerospace's Days Inventory has ranged from 84.51 to 177.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #144 out of 325 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 44.3%.
Is Howmet Aerospace's Days Inventory too high?
Howmet Aerospace's current Days Inventory of 119.50 is near median its 10-year median of 131.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 84.51 to a high of 177.43. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Days Inventory is 141.54. Howmet Aerospace's value of 119.50 is 15.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #144 out of 325 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Days Inventory compare to LMT and GD?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #144 out of 325 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Howmet Aerospace in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 141.54. Howmet Aerospace's value of 119.50 is 15.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Howmet Aerospace's own Days Inventory has ranged from 84.51 to 177.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 131.47 vs. the industry median of 141.54, Howmet Aerospace has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Days Inventory among Aerospace & Defense companies is 141.54, based on 325 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Howmet Aerospace's current Days Inventory of 119.50 is 15.6% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Days Inventory is 141.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Howmet Aerospace's current Days Inventory is 119.50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 131.47. 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 MXN2,434.36, compared to a current price of MXN4,698.00 — trading 93% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 119.50, which is near median its 10-year median of 131.47 and 15.6% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 141.54. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Howmet Aerospace (MEX:HWM), the current Days Inventory is 119.50 as of Mar. 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 MXN4,698.00 is trading 93% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,434.36.
GuruFocus considers Howmet Aerospace to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HWM:
Days Inventory: 119.50 (near median its 10-year median of 131.47)
GF Value™: MXN2,434.36 vs. price of MXN4,698.00 (93% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.6% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#144 of 325)
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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