HWM (Howmet Aerospace) Ending Cash Position: $2,436 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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HWM Howmet Aerospace Inc HWM
82 GF Score
Price $271.19
GF Value $140.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Howmet Aerospace Ending Cash Position?

Howmet Aerospace HWM -2.88% 82 Ending Cash Position is $2,436 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HWM with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $140.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Howmet Aerospace's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,436 Mil.

Howmet Aerospace's quarterly Ending Cash Position increased from Sep. 2025 ($660 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($743 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 ($743 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($2,436 Mil).

Howmet Aerospace's annual Ending Cash Position declined from Dec. 2023 ($610 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($565 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 ($565 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($743 Mil).

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Howmet Aerospace Ending Cash Position Historical Data

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Howmet Aerospace Ending Cash Position Chart

Howmet Aerospace Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Ending Cash Position
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 722.00 792.00 610.00 565.00 743.00

Howmet Aerospace Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Ending Cash Position Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 537.00 546.00 660.00 743.00 2,436.00
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Howmet Aerospace Ending Cash Position Calculation

Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. It is equal to the Beginning Cash Position plus the Net Change in Cash.

Howmet Aerospace's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position= Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=565+178
=743

Howmet Aerospace's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position=Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=743+1693
=2,436

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What does a Ending Cash Position of $2,436 Mil mean?
Howmet Aerospace (HWM) has a Ending Cash Position of $2,436 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors.
Is Howmet Aerospace's Ending Cash Position too high?
Howmet Aerospace's current Ending Cash Position is $2,436 Mil. 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 Ending Cash Position compare to LMT and GD?
Howmet Aerospace's Ending Cash Position of $2,436 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Ending Cash Position for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Ending Cash Position 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 Ending Cash Position mean?
A high Ending Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors. Howmet Aerospace's current Ending Cash Position is $2,436 Mil. 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 $140.73, compared to a current price of $271.19 — trading 92.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Ending Cash Position is $2,436 Mil. 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 Ending Cash Position calculated?
Ending Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Howmet Aerospace (HWM), the current Ending Cash Position is $2,436 Mil 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 $271.19 is trading 92.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $140.73. GuruFocus considers Howmet Aerospace to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HWM:

  • Ending Cash Position: $2,436 Mil
  • GF Value™: $140.73 vs. price of $271.19 (92.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs

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 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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