Howmet AerospaceMEX:HWM 69 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.94 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 6.13. GuruFocus rates MEX:HWM with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,521.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 172 Aerospace & Defense companies, Howmet Aerospace ranks better than 83.14% on this metric.
Howmet Aerospace's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.94.
The historical rank and industry rank for Howmet Aerospace's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:HWM'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.31 Med: 6.13 Max: 40.96
Current: 3.94
During the past 12 years, Howmet Aerospace's highest Yield on Cost was 40.96. The lowest was 1.31. And the median was 6.13.
MEX:HWM's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 83.14% of 172
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 1.035
vs MEX:HWM: 3.94
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Howmet Aerospace 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MEX:HWM vs LMT, GD, TDG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Howmet Aerospace's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Howmet Aerospace's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Howmet Aerospace's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Howmet Aerospace (MEX:HWM) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.94 as of Jul. 11, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 6.13. Over the past decade, Howmet Aerospace's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.31 to 40.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #29 out of 172 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Howmet Aerospace's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Howmet Aerospace's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.94 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 6.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.31 to a high of 40.96. The Aerospace & Defense industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.04. Howmet Aerospace's value of 3.94 is 280.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #29 out of 172 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 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howmet Aerospace's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LMT and GD?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #29 out of 172 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Howmet Aerospace in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.04. Howmet Aerospace's value of 3.94 is 280.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Howmet Aerospace's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.31 to 40.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.13 vs. the industry median of 1.04, Howmet Aerospace has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 1.04, based on 172 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Howmet Aerospace's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.94 is 280.7% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Howmet Aerospace's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.94, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 6.13. 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 MXN2,521.75, compared to a current price of MXN4,840.00 — trading 91.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.94, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 6.13 and 280.7% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 1.04. Howmet Aerospace's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Howmet Aerospace (MEX:HWM), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.94 as of Jul. 11, 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 MXN4,840.00 is trading 91.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,521.75.
GuruFocus considers Howmet Aerospace to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HWM:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.94 (36% below median its 10-year median of 6.13)
GF Value™: MXN2,521.75 vs. price of MXN4,840.00 (91.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 280.7% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#29 of 172)
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 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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