HWM (Howmet Aerospace) 6-Month Price Index: 1.05 (As of Aug. 22, 2026)

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HWM Howmet Aerospace Inc HWM
87 GF Score
Price $271.68
GF Value $162.61
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Howmet Aerospace 6-Month Price Index?

Howmet Aerospace HWM -0.72% 87 6-Month Price Index is 1.05 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates HWM with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $162.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago. It’s calculated by current share price divided by share price 6-months ago. As of today (2026-08-22), Howmet Aerospace's 6-Month Price Index is 1.05.

Howmet Aerospace  (NYSE:HWM) 6-Month Price Index Explanation

Price Index (PI) also called momentum. Strategies involving Price Index are also known as momentum strategies as they allow investors to profit from a company’s stock price. 6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago.

The investment strategy for momentum investors is to buy winners and sell losers. That is, buy stocks that performed well and sell stocks that performed poorly in the past.

Howmet Aerospace 6-Month Price Index Related Terms

HWM vs GD, LMT, NOC: 6-Month Price Index Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Howmet Aerospace's 6-Month Price Index, along with its competitors' market caps and 6-Month Price Index 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.

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Howmet Aerospace  (NYSE:HWM) 6-Month Price Index Calculation

6-Month Price Index is calculated as following:

6-Month Price Index=Current Share Price / Share Price 6-Months Ago

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 6-Month Price Index →
What does a 6-Month Price Index of 1.05 mean?
Howmet Aerospace (HWM) has a 6-Month Price Index of 1.05 as of Aug. 22, 2026. 6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors.
Is Howmet Aerospace's 6-Month Price Index too high?
Howmet Aerospace's current 6-Month Price Index is 1.05. Overall, Howmet Aerospace has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howmet Aerospace's 6-Month Price Index compare to GD and LMT?
Howmet Aerospace's 6-Month Price Index of 1.05 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 6-Month Price Index for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good 6-Month Price Index depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, 6-Month Price Index 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 6-Month Price Index mean?
A high 6-Month Price Index can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors. Howmet Aerospace's current 6-Month Price Index is 1.05. 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 $162.61, compared to a current price of $271.68 — trading 67.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 6-Month Price Index is 1.05. Howmet Aerospace's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 6-Month Price Index calculated?
6-Month Price Index is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Howmet Aerospace (HWM), the current 6-Month Price Index is 1.05 as of Aug. 22, 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 $271.68 is trading 67.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $162.61. GuruFocus considers Howmet Aerospace to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HWM:

  • 6-Month Price Index: 1.05
  • GF Value™: $162.61 vs. price of $271.68 (67.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 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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