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Howmet AerospaceHWM +1.65%82 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 28.90% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HWM with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $141.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 277 Aerospace & Defense companies, Howmet Aerospace ranks better than 70.76% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Howmet Aerospace's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 30.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 28.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 26.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 0.80% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Howmet Aerospace was 31.80% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was -8.50% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Howmet Aerospace 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
HWM vs GD, LMT, NOC: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Howmet Aerospace's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Howmet Aerospace's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Howmet Aerospace's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 28.90% mean?
Howmet Aerospace (HWM) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 28.90% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Howmet Aerospace and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #81 out of 277 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is Howmet Aerospace's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Howmet Aerospace's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 28.90%. The Aerospace & Defense industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.20. Howmet Aerospace's value of 28.90% is 118.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #81 out of 277 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Howmet Aerospace has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howmet Aerospace's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to GD and LMT?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #81 out of 277 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Howmet Aerospace in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.20. Howmet Aerospace's value of 28.90% is 118.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Aerospace & Defense companies is 13.20, based on 277 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Howmet Aerospace's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 28.90% is 118.9% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Howmet Aerospace and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Howmet Aerospace's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 28.90%. 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 $141.60, compared to a current price of $277.28 — trading 95.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 28.90% and 118.9% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 13.20. Howmet Aerospace's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Howmet Aerospace (HWM), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 28.90% 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 (HWM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howmet Aerospace stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $277.28 is trading 95.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $141.60.
GuruFocus considers Howmet Aerospace to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HWM:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 28.90%
GF Value™: $141.60 vs. price of $277.28 (95.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 118.9% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#81 of 277)
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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