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Howmet AerospaceHWM +1.01%82 12-1 Month Momentum % is 49.56% as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates HWM with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $141.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 335 Aerospace & Defense companies, Howmet Aerospace ranks better than 78.51% on this metric.
12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-03), Howmet Aerospace's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 49.56%.
The industry rank for Howmet Aerospace's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
HWM's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 78.51% of 335
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 2.43
vs HWM: 49.56
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Howmet Aerospace 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
HWM vs GD, LMT, NOC: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Howmet Aerospace's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Howmet Aerospace's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Howmet Aerospace's 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 (HWM) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 49.56% as of Aug. 03, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #72 out of 335 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Howmet Aerospace's 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Howmet Aerospace's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 49.56%. The Aerospace & Defense industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 2.43. Howmet Aerospace's value of 49.56% is 1939.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #72 out of 335 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 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howmet Aerospace's 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to GD and LMT?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #72 out of 335 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places Howmet Aerospace in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 2.43. Howmet Aerospace's value of 49.56% is 1939.5% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 2.43, based on 335 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Howmet Aerospace's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 49.56% is 1939.5% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 2.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Howmet Aerospace's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 49.56%. 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 $141.87, compared to a current price of $285.11 — trading 101% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 49.56% and 1939.5% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 2.43. Howmet Aerospace's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Howmet Aerospace (HWM), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 49.56% as of Aug. 03, 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 $285.11 is trading 101% above its estimated GF Value™ of $141.87.
GuruFocus considers Howmet Aerospace to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HWM:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 49.56%
GF Value™: $141.87 vs. price of $285.11 (101% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1939.5% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#72 of 335)
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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