Howmet Aerospace (WBO:HWM) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


WBO:HWM Howmet Aerospace Inc WBO:HWM
81 GF Score
Price €239.40
GF Value €125.08
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Howmet Aerospace Moat Score?

Howmet Aerospace WBO:HWM +1.74% 81 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:HWM with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €125.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Aerospace & Defense companies, Howmet Aerospace ranks better than 93.97% on this metric.

Howmet Aerospace has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Howmet Aerospace has Narrow Moat: Howmet Aerospace has a strong narrow moat due to its proprietary technology and economies of scale in aerospace components. It benefits from significant customer switching costs and regulatory barriers. However, while it has a strong position, it does not reach the level of a wide moat due to competitive pressures.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Howmet Aerospace might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Howmet Aerospace  (WBO:HWM) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Howmet Aerospace Moat Score Related Terms

WBO:HWM vs LMT, GD, TDG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Howmet Aerospace's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Howmet Aerospace's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Howmet Aerospace's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Howmet Aerospace (WBO:HWM) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #21 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Howmet Aerospace's Moat Score too high?
Howmet Aerospace's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #21 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 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howmet Aerospace's Moat Score compare to LMT and GD?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #21 out of 348 companies for Moat Score. This places Howmet Aerospace in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Howmet Aerospace's current Moat Score is 6. 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 €125.08, compared to a current price of €239.40 — trading 91.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Howmet Aerospace's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Howmet Aerospace (WBO:HWM), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 02, 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 €239.40 is trading 91.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €125.08. GuruFocus considers Howmet Aerospace to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:HWM:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €125.08 vs. price of €239.40 (91.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs

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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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