HWM EV/EBITDA Analysis
Updated 963h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
EV/EBITDA measures how many dollars of enterprise value—basically the total cost to buy the company outright—an investor pays for each dollar of EBITDA, a proxy for cash earnings.
Sector Performance
91th percentileHWM
34.5x
Sector Median
13.6x
Sector Avg
-29.8x
Prior Period
45.0x(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
EV/EBITDA measures how many dollars of enterprise value—basically the total cost to buy the company outright—an investor pays for each dollar of EBITDA, a proxy for cash earnings.
At 34.5x, HWM trades far above the sector median of 13.6x, landing in the 91st percentile among peers, so the market is pricing in growth or quality that most rivals lack. The metric fell 23.4% quarter-over-quarter from 45.0x, a sharp compression that signals the valuation premium is shrinking even though year-over-year history is unavailable. A high level with a rapid downward trend cuts two ways: it reduces the risk of overpaying if the slide continues, but it can also reflect deteriorating earnings
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about HWM?
A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.
How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?
EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.
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The Formula
Enterprise Value / EBITDA
Why It Matters
A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.
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34.5x
Sector Median
13.6x
Sector Avg
-29.8x
How HWM's EV/EBITDA compares to sector peers.
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