HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE (HPE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:HPE • US42824C1099

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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.

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1. HPE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year HPE was profitable.
  • HPE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years HPE 4 years were profitable.
  • In the past 5 years HPE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
HPE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHPE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of HPE (-0.31%) is better than 62.16% of its industry peers.
  • HPE's Return On Equity of -0.94% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HPE outperforms 70.27% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of HPE (2.92%) is better than 62.16% of its industry peers.
  • HPE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.46%. This is significantly below the industry average of 15.34%.
Industry RankSector 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%
HPE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHPE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • HPE's Operating Margin of 4.80% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HPE outperforms 70.27% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HPE has declined.
  • HPE has a Gross Margin (31.96%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • HPE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
HPE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHPE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. HPE Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • HPE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for HPE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, HPE has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for HPE is higher compared to a year ago.
HPE Yearly Shares OutstandingHPE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B
HPE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHPE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.95, we must say that HPE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of HPE (0.95) 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.03, HPE is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.76% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HPE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71. This is a neutral value indicating HPE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • HPE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.71 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HPE outperforms 43.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.71
Debt/FCF 10.03
Altman-Z 0.95
ROIC/WACC0.39
WACC7.43%
HPE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHPE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

  • HPE has a Current Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that HPE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • HPE has a Current ratio of 1.03. This is in the lower half of the industry: HPE underperforms 67.57% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that HPE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.75, HPE is doing worse than 67.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.03
Quick Ratio 0.75
HPE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHPE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

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3. HPE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.03% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, HPE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.41% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 14.47% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, HPE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.91% on average per year.
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 15.57% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, HPE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.28% on average per year.
EPS Next Y26.82%
EPS Next 2Y19.39%
EPS Next 3Y16.82%
EPS Next 5Y15.57%
Revenue Next Year18.31%
Revenue Next 2Y11.81%
Revenue Next 3Y9.58%
Revenue Next 5Y7.28%

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.
HPE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHPE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B
HPE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHPE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3

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4. HPE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.77, HPE is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HPE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HPE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.77), we can say HPE is valued slightly cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.46 indicates a reasonable valuation of HPE.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HPE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.75. HPE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.77
Fwd PE 10.46
HPE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHPE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HPE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HPE is cheaper than 70.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.72
EV/EBITDA 11.49
HPE Per share dataHPE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

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)0.51
PEG (5Y)1.86
EPS Next 2Y19.39%
EPS Next 3Y16.82%

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5. HPE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.04%, HPE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • HPE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.70. HPE pays more dividend than 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HPE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.04%

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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.91%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years10
HPE Yearly Dividends per shareHPE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

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.
  • The dividend of HPE is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-350%
EPS Next 2Y19.39%
EPS Next 3Y16.82%
HPE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHPE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B 2B 3B

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HPE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE

NYSE:HPE (4/30/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 28.83 +0.06 (+0.21%)

28.77

+0.47 (+1.66%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Industry Strength67.7
Industry Growth75.16
Earnings (Last)03-09
Earnings (Next)06-01
Inst Owners94.18%
Inst Owner Change-0.04%
Ins Owners0.37%
Ins Owner Change1.43%
Market Cap38.17B
Revenue(TTM)35.74B
Net Income(TTM)-234.00M
Analysts74.62
Price Target26.53 (-7.79%)
Short Float %5.56%
Short Ratio4.15
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.04%
Yearly Dividend0.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.91%
DP-350%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date03-24
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)0.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.77
Fwd PE 10.46
P/S 1.07
P/FCF 17.72
P/OCF 8.51
P/B 1.54
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.49
EPS(TTM)2.09
EY7.26%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY9.56%
FCF(TTM)1.62
FCFY5.64%
OCF(TTM)3.38
OCFY11.75%
SpS26.94
BVpS18.67
TBVpS-3.89
PEG (NY)0.51
PEG (5Y)1.86
Graham Number29.6314 (2.99%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 0.95
F-Score5
WACC7.43%
ROIC/WACC0.39
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 5Y15.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.47%
Revenue growth 3Y6.37%
Revenue growth 5Y4.91%
Sales Q2Q%18.42%
Revenue Next Year18.31%
Revenue Next 2Y11.81%
Revenue Next 3Y9.58%
Revenue Next 5Y7.28%
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 7 / 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 13.77 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.54.


Can you provide the financial health for HPE stock?

The financial health rating of HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE (HPE) is 1 / 10.