BA vs HWM
Boeing and Howmet Aerospace, both Industrials
Boeing is the larger company at $176B against $111B. On trailing earnings HWM is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 58.0 against 75.6, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year HWM returned +48% against -5.7% for BA. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts HWM ahead, 9/10 against 4/10.
| Figure | BA | HWM |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $212 | $269 |
| Market cap | $176B | $111B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 75.6 | 58.0 |
| Dividend yield | n/a | 0.2% |
| 1-year return | -5.7% | +48% |
| 5-year return | -6.3% | +733% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 4/10 | 9/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Boeing
Revenue of $25B in Q2 2026, net income null. Its largest reported line is Non Us, 41% of the disclosed total.
Howmet Aerospace
Revenue of $2.5B in Q2 2026, net income $534M. Its largest reported line is Aerospace Commercial, 56% of the disclosed total.
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