Howmet Aerospace (MEX:HWM) Research & Development: MXN695 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:HWM Howmet Aerospace Inc MEX:HWM
69 GF Score
Price MXN4,875.00
GF Value MXN2,459.04
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Howmet Aerospace Research & Development?

Howmet Aerospace MEX:HWM +0.41% 69 Research & Development is MXN695 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:HWM with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,459.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Howmet Aerospace's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN162 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN695 Mil.

Howmet Aerospace  (MEX:HWM) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Howmet Aerospace Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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 Research & Development Chart

Howmet Aerospace Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Howmet Aerospace Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Howmet Aerospace Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN695 Mil.

* 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of MXN695 Mil mean?
Howmet Aerospace (MEX:HWM) has a Research & Development of MXN695 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors.
Is Howmet Aerospace's Research & Development too high?
Howmet Aerospace's current Research & Development is MXN695 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to GD and LMT?
Howmet Aerospace's Research & Development of MXN695 Mil 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 Research & Development for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors. Howmet Aerospace's current Research & Development is MXN695 Mil. 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 MXN2,459.04, compared to a current price of MXN4,875.00 — trading 98.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is MXN695 Mil. Howmet Aerospace's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Howmet Aerospace (MEX:HWM), the current Research & Development is MXN695 Mil 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 (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 98.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,459.04. GuruFocus considers Howmet Aerospace to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:HWM:

  • Research & Development: MXN695 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN2,459.04 vs. price of MXN4,875.00 (98.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs

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 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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