HWM (Howmet Aerospace) Total Payout Ratio: 0.61 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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HWM Howmet Aerospace Inc HWM
82 GF Score
Price $271.19
GF Value $140.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Howmet Aerospace Total Payout Ratio?

Howmet Aerospace HWM -2.88% 82 Total Payout Ratio is 0.61 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates HWM with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $140.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Howmet Aerospace's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.61.


Howmet Aerospace Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


Howmet Aerospace Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Howmet Aerospace's Total Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* 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 Total Payout Ratio Chart

Howmet Aerospace Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
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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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HWM vs LMT, GD, TDG: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Howmet Aerospace's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Howmet Aerospace's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Howmet Aerospace Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Howmet Aerospace's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-700 + 0 + -181) / 1508
=0.58

Howmet Aerospace's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-300 + 0 + -48) / 580
=0.60

* 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 Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.61 mean?
Howmet Aerospace (HWM) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.61 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors.
Is Howmet Aerospace's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Howmet Aerospace's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.61. 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 Total Payout Ratio compare to LMT and GD?
Howmet Aerospace's Total Payout Ratio of 0.61 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 Total Payout Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors. Howmet Aerospace's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.61. 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 $140.73, compared to a current price of $271.19 — trading 92.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.61. Howmet Aerospace's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Howmet Aerospace (HWM), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.61 as of Jul. 17, 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 $271.19 is trading 92.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $140.73. GuruFocus considers Howmet Aerospace to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HWM:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.61
  • GF Value™: $140.73 vs. price of $271.19 (92.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 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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