Howmet AerospaceWBO:HWM +0.91%81 FCF Margin % is 15.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1142% above its 10-year median of 1.25. GuruFocus rates WBO:HWM with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €123.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, Howmet Aerospace ranks better than 91.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Howmet Aerospace's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:HWM'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.31 Med: 1.25 Max: 19.18
Current: 19.18
During the past 12 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Howmet Aerospace was 19.18%. The lowest was -8.31%. And the median was 1.25%.
WBO:HWM's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 91.07% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.64
vs WBO:HWM: 19.18
Howmet Aerospace FCF Margin % Related Terms
Howmet Aerospace FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Howmet Aerospace's FCF Margin % 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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Howmet Aerospace's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Howmet Aerospace's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Howmet Aerospace's FCF Margin % 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 (WBO:HWM) has a FCF Margin % of 15.52% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors. This is 1142% above median its historical median of 1.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #31 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Howmet Aerospace's FCF Margin % too high?
Howmet Aerospace's current FCF Margin % of 15.52% is 1142% above median its 10-year median of 1.25. The Aerospace & Defense industry median FCF Margin % is 0.64. Howmet Aerospace's value of 15.52% is 2325% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #31 out of 347 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 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howmet Aerospace's FCF Margin % compare to GD and LMT?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #31 out of 347 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Howmet Aerospace in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.64. Howmet Aerospace's value of 15.52% is 2325% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.25 vs. the industry median of 0.64, 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 FCF Margin % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median FCF Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.64, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Howmet Aerospace's current FCF Margin % of 15.52% is 2325% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Howmet Aerospace's current FCF Margin % is 15.52%, which is 1142% above median its own 10-year median of 1.25. 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 €123.38, compared to a current price of €244.60 — trading 98.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 15.52%, which is 1142% above median its 10-year median of 1.25 and 2325% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.64. Howmet Aerospace's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Howmet Aerospace (WBO:HWM), the current FCF Margin % is 15.52% 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 (WBO:HWM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howmet Aerospace stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €244.60 is trading 98.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €123.38.
GuruFocus considers Howmet Aerospace to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:HWM:
FCF Margin %: 15.52% (1142% above median its 10-year median of 1.25)
GF Value™: €123.38 vs. price of €244.60 (98.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2325% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#31 of 347)
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 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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