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HP INC (HPQ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:HPQ - US40434L1052 - Common Stock

28.24 USD
+0.34 (+1.22%)
Last: 9/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM
28.24 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

HPQ gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 33 industry peers in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. While HPQ belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. HPQ is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. HPQ also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HPQ had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year HPQ had a positive cash flow from operations.
HPQ had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years HPQ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
HPQ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHPQ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of HPQ (6.62%) is better than 78.79% of its industry peers.
HPQ's Return On Invested Capital of 25.92% is amongst the best of the industry. HPQ outperforms 93.94% of its industry peers.
HPQ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 31.68%. This is significantly above the industry average of 14.98%.
The 3 year average ROIC (31.68%) for HPQ is well above the current ROIC(25.92%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.62%
ROE N/A
ROIC 25.92%
ROA(3y)7.97%
ROA(5y)9.81%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)31.68%
ROIC(5y)36.51%
HPQ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHPQ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200 -400 -600 -800

1.3 Margins

HPQ has a better Profit Margin (4.83%) than 75.76% of its industry peers.
HPQ's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of HPQ (6.71%) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HPQ has grown nicely.
HPQ has a Gross Margin of 20.89%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HPQ underperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
HPQ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.71%
PM (TTM) 4.83%
GM 20.89%
OM growth 3Y-4.29%
OM growth 5Y1.94%
PM growth 3Y-20.49%
PM growth 5Y-0.69%
GM growth 3Y1.46%
GM growth 5Y3.02%
HPQ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHPQ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HPQ is creating value.
HPQ has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HPQ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HPQ has been reduced compared to a year ago.
HPQ Yearly Shares OutstandingHPQ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
HPQ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHPQ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.2 Solvency

HPQ has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.38. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as HPQ would need 3.38 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HPQ has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.38) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.38
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC3.49
WACC7.42%
HPQ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHPQ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.74 indicates that HPQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.74, HPQ is doing worse than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
HPQ has a Quick Ratio of 0.74. This is a bad value and indicates that HPQ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.44, HPQ is not doing good in the industry: 87.88% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.74
Quick Ratio 0.44
HPQ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHPQ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for HPQ have decreased by -6.85% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, HPQ shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.74% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.61% in the past year.
HPQ shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.84% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.85%
EPS 3Y-2.52%
EPS 5Y8.74%
EPS Q2Q%-9.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.61%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.5%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.84%
Sales Q2Q%3.05%

3.2 Future

HPQ is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.13% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.32% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-6.49%
EPS Next 2Y0.17%
EPS Next 3Y2.43%
EPS Next 5Y2.13%
Revenue Next Year2.88%
Revenue Next 2Y2.21%
Revenue Next 3Y2.02%
Revenue Next 5Y1.32%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
HPQ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHPQ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
HPQ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHPQ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.02, which indicates a very decent valuation of HPQ.
96.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HPQ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
HPQ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.41.
HPQ is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.30.
HPQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HPQ is cheaper than 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
HPQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.02
Fwd PE 8.3
HPQ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHPQ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HPQ is valued cheaper than 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
84.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HPQ, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.28
EV/EBITDA 7.15
HPQ Per share dataHPQ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of HPQ may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.03
EPS Next 2Y0.17%
EPS Next 3Y2.43%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HPQ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.08%, which is a nice return.
HPQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.85. HPQ pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, HPQ pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.08%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of HPQ grows each year by 11.65%, which is quite nice.
HPQ has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
HPQ has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.65%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years34
HPQ Yearly Dividends per shareHPQ Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

HPQ pays out 40.95% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
HPQ's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP40.95%
EPS Next 2Y0.17%
EPS Next 3Y2.43%
HPQ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHPQ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B
HPQ Dividend Payout.HPQ Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HPQ Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HP INC

NYSE:HPQ (9/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)08-27 2025-08-27/amc
Earnings (Next)11-24 2025-11-24/amc
Inst Owners82.52%
Inst Owner Change-0.49%
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner Change2.25%
Market Cap26.40B
Analysts66.67
Price Target28.37 (0.46%)
Short Float %3.76%
Short Ratio4.26
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.08%
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.65%
DP40.95%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date09-10 2025-09-10 (0.2894)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.84%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.57%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.12%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.04%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.57%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.96%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.81%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.67%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.46%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.41%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.72%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.72%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.55%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.07%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.68%
PT rev (1m)3.04%
PT rev (3m)-0.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.59%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.02
Fwd PE 8.3
P/S 0.48
P/FCF 9.28
P/OCF 7.14
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.15
EPS(TTM)3.13
EY11.08%
EPS(NY)3.4
Fwd EY12.04%
FCF(TTM)3.04
FCFY10.77%
OCF(TTM)3.95
OCFY14%
SpS58.53
BVpS-0.96
TBVpS-10.29
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.03
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.62%
ROE N/A
ROCE 30.63%
ROIC 25.92%
ROICexc 34.09%
ROICexgc 773.03%
OM 6.71%
PM (TTM) 4.83%
GM 20.89%
FCFM 5.2%
ROA(3y)7.97%
ROA(5y)9.81%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)31.68%
ROIC(5y)36.51%
ROICexc(3y)43.22%
ROICexc(5y)62.78%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)37.59%
ROCE(5y)43.81%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-19.53%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.33%
OM growth 3Y-4.29%
OM growth 5Y1.94%
PM growth 3Y-20.49%
PM growth 5Y-0.69%
GM growth 3Y1.46%
GM growth 5Y3.02%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.37
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.38
Debt/EBITDA 1.91
Cap/Depr 93.12%
Cap/Sales 1.56%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 80.56%
Profit Quality 107.69%
Current Ratio 0.74
Quick Ratio 0.44
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC7.42%
ROIC/WACC3.49
Cap/Depr(3y)81.46%
Cap/Depr(5y)78.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.17%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.09%
Profit Quality(3y)107.26%
Profit Quality(5y)108.45%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.85%
EPS 3Y-2.52%
EPS 5Y8.74%
EPS Q2Q%-9.64%
EPS Next Y-6.49%
EPS Next 2Y0.17%
EPS Next 3Y2.43%
EPS Next 5Y2.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.61%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.5%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.84%
Sales Q2Q%3.05%
Revenue Next Year2.88%
Revenue Next 2Y2.21%
Revenue Next 3Y2.02%
Revenue Next 5Y1.32%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.36%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.55%
EBIT growth 5Y0.07%
EBIT Next Year9.32%
EBIT Next 3Y3.63%
EBIT Next 5Y0.31%
FCF growth 1Y-1.86%
FCF growth 3Y-18.48%
FCF growth 5Y-4.54%
OCF growth 1Y5.6%
OCF growth 3Y-16.37%
OCF growth 5Y-4.23%