HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE (HPE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:HPE • US42824C1099
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-0.34 (-1.37%)
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This HPE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. HPE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- HPE had positive earnings in the past year.
- HPE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years HPE 4 years were profitable.
- HPE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- HPE has a Return On Assets (-0.31%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- HPE has a Return On Equity of -0.94%. This is in the better half of the industry: HPE outperforms 67.57% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of HPE (2.92%) is better than 62.16% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HPE is significantly below the industry average of 15.19%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.31% | ||
| ROE | -0.94% | ||
| ROIC | 2.92% |
ROA(3y)2.35%
ROA(5y)2.9%
ROE(3y)6.54%
ROE(5y)8.23%
ROIC(3y)4.46%
ROIC(5y)4.77%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.80%, HPE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HPE has declined.
- HPE has a Gross Margin of 31.96%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HPE outperforms 59.46% of its industry peers.
- HPE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 31.96% |
OM growth 3Y-15.03%
OM growth 5Y-4.02%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.2%
GM growth 5Y-0.73%
2. HPE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HPE is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, HPE has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, HPE has more shares outstanding
- HPE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- HPE has an Altman-Z score of 0.90. This is a bad value and indicates that HPE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of HPE (0.90) is worse than 64.86% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HPE is 10.03, which is on the high side as it means it would take HPE, 10.03 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- HPE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 10.03. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HPE outperforms 56.76% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71 indicates that HPE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- HPE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.71. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HPE outperforms 40.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.9 |
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC7.18%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.03 indicates that HPE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of HPE (1.03) is worse than 70.27% of its industry peers.
- HPE has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. This is a bad value and indicates that HPE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.75, HPE is doing worse than 64.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. HPE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- HPE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.03%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.41% on average over the past years.
- HPE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.47%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.91% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.03%
EPS 3Y-1.51%
EPS 5Y7.41%
EPS Q2Q%32.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.47%
Revenue growth 3Y6.37%
Revenue growth 5Y4.91%
Sales Q2Q%18.42%
3.2 Future
- HPE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.81% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.54% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y26.82%
EPS Next 2Y19.39%
EPS Next 3Y16.82%
EPS Next 5Y15.81%
Revenue Next Year18.36%
Revenue Next 2Y11.84%
Revenue Next 3Y9.58%
Revenue Next 5Y7.54%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. HPE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.71, the valuation of HPE can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HPE is valued cheaper than 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HPE to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.34), we can say HPE is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.90, the valuation of HPE can be described as very reasonable.
- HPE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HPE is cheaper than 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- HPE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.18, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- HPE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HPE is cheaper than 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- HPE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HPE is cheaper than 72.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- HPE's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- HPE's earnings are expected to grow with 16.82% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)1.58
EPS Next 2Y19.39%
EPS Next 3Y16.82%
5. HPE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.30%, HPE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.75, HPE pays a better dividend. On top of this HPE pays more dividend than 91.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- HPE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.3% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HPE has a limited annual growth rate of 4.91%.
- HPE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- HPE has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.91%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of HPE are negative and hence is the payout ratio. HPE will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
- HPE's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-350%
EPS Next 2Y19.39%
EPS Next 3Y16.82%
HPE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
24.47
-0.34 (-1.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)03-09 2026-03-09/amc
Earnings (Next)06-01 2026-06-01/amc
Inst Owners94.18%
Inst Owner Change0.03%
Ins Owners0.37%
Ins Owner Change4.73%
Market Cap32.47B
Revenue(TTM)35.74B
Net Income(TTM)-234.00M
Analysts74.62
Price Target26.53 (8.42%)
Short Float %6.03%
Short Ratio4.24
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.3% |
Yearly Dividend0.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.91%
DP-350%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date03-24 2026-03-24 (0.1425)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.37%
Min EPS beat(2)5.42%
Max EPS beat(2)9.31%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.97%
Min EPS beat(4)1.17%
Max EPS beat(4)15.97%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)5.7%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)5.28%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)4.72%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.33%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.06%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.95%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.48%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0%
PT rev (1m)0.23%
PT rev (3m)0.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.9 | ||
| P/S | 0.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.24 | ||
| P/B | 1.31 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.51 |
EPS(TTM)2.09
EY8.54%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY11.24%
FCF(TTM)1.62
FCFY6.63%
OCF(TTM)3.38
OCFY13.82%
SpS26.94
BVpS18.67
TBVpS-3.89
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)1.58
Graham Number29.63
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.31% | ||
| ROE | -0.94% | ||
| ROCE | 3.34% | ||
| ROIC | 2.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.01% | ||
| OM | 4.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 31.96% | ||
| FCFM | 6.03% |
ROA(3y)2.35%
ROA(5y)2.9%
ROE(3y)6.54%
ROE(5y)8.23%
ROIC(3y)4.46%
ROIC(5y)4.77%
ROICexc(3y)5.59%
ROICexc(5y)5.72%
ROICexgc(3y)14.1%
ROICexgc(5y)14.12%
ROCE(3y)5.21%
ROCE(5y)5.58%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-17.3%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.73%
ROICexc growth 3Y-21.34%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.46%
OM growth 3Y-15.03%
OM growth 5Y-4.02%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.2%
GM growth 5Y-0.73%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.03 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.75 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 77.51% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.53% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 94.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.9 |
F-Score5
WACC7.18%
ROIC/WACC0.41
Cap/Depr(3y)94.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.84%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.03%
EPS 3Y-1.51%
EPS 5Y7.41%
EPS Q2Q%32.65%
EPS Next Y26.82%
EPS Next 2Y19.39%
EPS Next 3Y16.82%
EPS Next 5Y15.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.47%
Revenue growth 3Y6.37%
Revenue growth 5Y4.91%
Sales Q2Q%18.42%
Revenue Next Year18.36%
Revenue Next 2Y11.84%
Revenue Next 3Y9.58%
Revenue Next 5Y7.54%
EBIT growth 1Y-29.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.62%
EBIT growth 5Y0.7%
EBIT Next Year115.4%
EBIT Next 3Y37.21%
EBIT Next 5Y19.53%
FCF growth 1Y-18.13%
FCF growth 3Y-24.74%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-15.67%
OCF growth 3Y-14.02%
OCF growth 5Y5.44%
HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE / HPE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for HPE stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to HPE.
What is the valuation status of HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE (HPE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE (HPE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE (HPE) stock?
HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE (HPE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for HPE stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE (HPE) is 11.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.31.
Can you provide the financial health for HPE stock?
The financial health rating of HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE (HPE) is 1 / 10.