Howmet AerospaceMEX:HWM 69 FCF Yield % is 1.52 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 130% above its 10-year median of 0.66. GuruFocus rates MEX:HWM with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,486.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 356 Aerospace & Defense companies, Howmet Aerospace ranks better than 64.04% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Howmet Aerospace FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Howmet Aerospace's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Howmet Aerospace's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Howmet Aerospace's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Howmet Aerospace's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % of 1.52 as of Jun. 26, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors. This is 130% above median its historical median of 0.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #128 out of 356 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 36%.
Is Howmet Aerospace's FCF Yield % too high?
Howmet Aerospace's current FCF Yield % of 1.52 is 130% above median its 10-year median of 0.66. Based on the distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #128 out of 356 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 FCF Yield % compare to GD and LMT?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #128 out of 356 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Howmet Aerospace in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good FCF Yield % depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors. Howmet Aerospace's current FCF Yield % is 1.52, which is 130% above median its own 10-year median of 0.66. 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 MXN2,486.58, compared to a current price of MXN4,875.00 — trading 96.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 1.52, which is 130% above median its 10-year median of 0.66. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Howmet Aerospace (MEX:HWM), the current FCF Yield % is 1.52 as of Jun. 26, 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 MXN4,875.00 is trading 96.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,486.58.
GuruFocus considers Howmet Aerospace to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HWM:
FCF Yield %: 1.52 (130% above median its 10-year median of 0.66)
GF Value™: MXN2,486.58 vs. price of MXN4,875.00 (96.1% above fair value)
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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