AA vs NVMI Comparison

Alcoa is a vertically integrated aluminum company whose operations include bauxite mining, alumina refining, and manufacturing primary aluminum. It is one of the world's largest bauxite miners and alumina refiners by production volume, but sits outside the top-10 aluminum producers, a list dominated by Chinese companies. Profits are closely tied to prevailing commodity prices along the aluminum supply chain.Alcoa was the first mass producer of aluminum, launching the world-changing Hall-Heroult smelting process in the 1880s, making aluminum affordable. It listed as a public company in 1925. In 2016, Alcoa spun off its automotive and aerospace metal parts segment to focus on mining, smelting, and refining. It bought the 40% unowned balance of AWAC in mid-2024.

Nova Ltd is a provider of metrology and process control solutions used in semiconductor manufacturing. The company provides high-performance metrology solutions across the semiconductor fabrication lifecycle and develops differentiated inline metrology solutions deployed by a broad range of customers, including integrated circuit manufacturers. Its portfolio combines high-precision hardware and software, enabling customers to improve device performance, enhance yields, and accelerate time to market. Its products include Dimensional Metrology, Materials Metrology, Chemical Metrology, and Software Solutions. The company operates in China, Taiwan, R.O.C., the United States and other regions, with maximum revenue coming from China.