HWM vs NOC
Howmet Aerospace and Northrop Grumman, both Industrials
Howmet Aerospace is the larger company at $111B against $74B. On trailing earnings NOC is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 15.3 against 48.5, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year HWM returned +18% against -15% for NOC. The RyuScore puts NOC ahead, 62 against 55 out of 100.
| Figure | HWM | NOC |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $225 | $481 |
| Market cap | $111B | $74B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 48.5 | 15.3 |
| Dividend yield | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-year return | +18% | -15% |
| 5-year return | +608% | +47% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 55/100 | 62/100 |
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.
Howmet Aerospace
Revenue of $2.5B in Q2 2026, net income $534M. Its largest reported line is Aerospace Commercial, 56% of the disclosed total.
Northrop Grumman
Revenue of $11B in Q2 2026, net income $1.1B. Its largest reported line is United States, 80% of the disclosed total.
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