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Howmet AerospaceHWM +2.98%87 Days Sales Outstanding is 35.47 as of Jun. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 32.04. GuruFocus rates HWM with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $163.84 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 348 Aerospace & Defense companies, Howmet Aerospace ranks better than 78.45% on this metric.
Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
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Howmet Aerospace Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Howmet Aerospace's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:
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HWM vs GD, LMT, NOC: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Howmet Aerospace's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Howmet Aerospace's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Howmet Aerospace's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Howmet Aerospace Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (HWM) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 35.47 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 32.04. Over the past decade, Howmet Aerospace's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 25.51 to 56.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #75 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is Howmet Aerospace's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Howmet Aerospace's current Days Sales Outstanding of 35.47 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 32.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.51 to a high of 56.06. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.17. Howmet Aerospace's value of 35.47 is 44.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #75 out of 348 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 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howmet Aerospace's Days Sales Outstanding compare to GD and LMT?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #75 out of 348 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Howmet Aerospace in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.17. Howmet Aerospace's value of 35.47 is 44.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Howmet Aerospace's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 25.51 to 56.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.04 vs. the industry median of 64.17, 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 Sales Outstanding for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Aerospace & Defense companies is 64.17, based on 348 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Howmet Aerospace's current Days Sales Outstanding of 35.47 is 44.7% 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 Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Howmet Aerospace's current Days Sales Outstanding is 35.47, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 32.04. 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 (HWM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $163.84, compared to a current price of $260.49 — trading 59% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 35.47, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 32.04 and 44.7% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 64.17. Howmet Aerospace's overall GF Score™ is 87/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Howmet Aerospace (HWM), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 35.47 as of Jun. 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 (HWM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howmet Aerospace stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $260.49 is trading 59% above its estimated GF Value™ of $163.84.
GuruFocus considers Howmet Aerospace to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HWM:
Days Sales Outstanding: 35.47 (11% above median its 10-year median of 32.04)
GF Value™: $163.84 vs. price of $260.49 (59% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.7% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#75 of 348)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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