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HWM vs TDG: Howmet Aerospace vs TransDigm

Howmet Aerospace (HWM) and TransDigm (TDG) on Torvanta's measures: HWM grades higher on 2 of the 4 factor families and TDG on 1.

HWMTDG
Value gradeD+C-
Growth gradeA-C+
Profitability gradeB+B+
Momentum gradeC-D+
Market value$88.8B$60.2B
P/E (trailing)48.0x33.0x
Forward P/E (Torvanta model estimate)39.0x25.5x
Revenue, last 12 months$9.1B$10.0B
Revenue growth (y/y)+18%+17%
Operating margin27.4%46.0%
Return on invested capital21.2%17.6%
Free-cash-flow yield2.0%3.2%
Total return, 1 year+16.4%-15.3%
Total return, 3 years+388.3%+49.8%

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Which is better, HWM or TDG?

Howmet Aerospace (HWM) and TransDigm (TDG) on Torvanta's measures: HWM grades higher on 2 of the 4 factor families and TDG on 1. Which fits an investor depends on their goals; this is research, not a recommendation. Subscribers see where the model ranks each and its expected return.

Which is cheaper, HWM or TDG?

On trailing earnings HWM trades at 48.0x and TDG at 33.0x; their value grades are D+ and C- against their sectors.

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