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HP INC (HPQ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:HPQ - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US40434L1052 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

34.63  -0.09 (-0.26%)

After market: 34.6 -0.03 (-0.09%)

Fundamental Rating

6

HPQ gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 32 industry peers in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. While HPQ belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HPQ is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. HPQ also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HPQ was profitable.
HPQ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years HPQ has been profitable.
HPQ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

HPQ's Return On Assets of 6.95% is amongst the best of the industry. HPQ outperforms 80.65% of its industry peers.
HPQ has a Return On Invested Capital of 31.55%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HPQ outperforms 90.32% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HPQ is significantly above the industry average of 17.13%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.95%
ROE N/A
ROIC 31.55%
ROA(3y)7.97%
ROA(5y)9.79%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)31.68%
ROIC(5y)36.41%
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

With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.18%, HPQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HPQ has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.85%, HPQ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
HPQ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 22.07%, HPQ is doing worse than 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
HPQ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.85%
PM (TTM) 5.18%
GM 22.07%
OM growth 3Y-3.92%
OM growth 5Y1.94%
PM growth 3Y-20.32%
PM growth 5Y-0.69%
GM growth 3Y1.45%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for HPQ has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HPQ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
HPQ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 an Altman-Z score of 1.83. This is not the best score and indicates that HPQ is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
HPQ has a Altman-Z score of 1.83. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HPQ outperforms 48.39% of its industry peers.
HPQ has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.06. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as HPQ would need 3.06 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HPQ's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.06 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HPQ outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.06
Altman-Z 1.83
ROIC/WACC3.97
WACC7.95%
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

HPQ has a Current Ratio of 0.72. This is a bad value and indicates that HPQ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HPQ's Current ratio of 0.72 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HPQ is outperformed by 93.55% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.45 indicates that HPQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of HPQ (0.45) is worse than 93.55% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.72
Quick Ratio 0.45
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 has been growing slightly by 2.42% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.74% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, HPQ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.30% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, HPQ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.84% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.42%
EPS 3Y-2.52%
EPS 5Y8.74%
EPS Q2Q%3.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.3%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.51%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.84%
Sales Q2Q%1.72%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.13% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, HPQ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.11% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.69%
EPS Next 2Y5.56%
EPS Next 3Y6.31%
EPS Next 5Y5.13%
Revenue Next Year2.58%
Revenue Next 2Y2.75%
Revenue Next 3Y2.09%
Revenue Next 5Y1.11%

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 10.22, which indicates a very decent valuation of HPQ.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HPQ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 29.63. HPQ is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.57 indicates a reasonable valuation of HPQ.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HPQ indicates a rather cheap valuation: HPQ is cheaper than 90.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.68. HPQ is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.22
Fwd PE 9.57
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

90.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HPQ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
96.77% 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 10.29
EV/EBITDA 7.74
HPQ Per share dataHPQ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
HPQ has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.53
PEG (5Y)1.17
EPS Next 2Y5.56%
EPS Next 3Y6.31%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.48%, HPQ has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.03, HPQ pays a better dividend. On top of this HPQ pays more dividend than 96.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HPQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.29.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.48%

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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.65%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years33
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 38.74% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
HPQ's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP38.74%
EPS Next 2Y5.56%
EPS Next 3Y6.31%
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 (2/21/2025, 8:25:57 PM)

After market: 34.6 -0.03 (-0.09%)

34.63

-0.09 (-0.26%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)11-26 2024-11-26/amc
Earnings (Next)02-27 2025-02-27/amc
Inst Owners80.54%
Inst Owner Change-2.09%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner Change4.48%
Market Cap32.48B
Analysts67
Price Target37.15 (7.28%)
Short Float %2.89%
Short Ratio4.3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.48%
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.65%
DP38.74%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years33
Ex-Date03-12 2025-03-12 (0.2894)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.69%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.43%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.96%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.6%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.43%
Max EPS beat(4)0.02%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.67%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)0.2%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)3.25%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.07%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.9%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.59%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.54%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.5%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.47%
PT rev (1m)-0.11%
PT rev (3m)3.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.57%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.22
Fwd PE 9.57
P/S 0.61
P/FCF 10.29
P/OCF 8.66
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.74
EPS(TTM)3.39
EY9.79%
EPS(NY)3.62
Fwd EY10.44%
FCF(TTM)3.37
FCFY9.72%
OCF(TTM)4
OCFY11.54%
SpS57.11
BVpS-1.41
TBVpS-12.02
PEG (NY)1.53
PEG (5Y)1.17
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.95%
ROE N/A
ROCE 37.44%
ROIC 31.55%
ROICexc 44.36%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 7.85%
PM (TTM) 5.18%
GM 22.07%
FCFM 5.89%
ROA(3y)7.97%
ROA(5y)9.79%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)31.68%
ROIC(5y)36.41%
ROICexc(3y)43.22%
ROICexc(5y)62.59%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)37.59%
ROCE(5y)43.67%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-19.23%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.33%
OM growth 3Y-3.92%
OM growth 5Y1.94%
PM growth 3Y-20.32%
PM growth 5Y-0.69%
GM growth 3Y1.45%
GM growth 5Y3.02%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.34
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.06
Debt/EBITDA 1.65
Cap/Depr 71.33%
Cap/Sales 1.11%
Interest Coverage 9.53
Cash Conversion 74.5%
Profit Quality 113.77%
Current Ratio 0.72
Quick Ratio 0.45
Altman-Z 1.83
F-Score6
WACC7.95%
ROIC/WACC3.97
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)108.55%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.42%
EPS 3Y-2.52%
EPS 5Y8.74%
EPS Q2Q%3.33%
EPS Next Y6.69%
EPS Next 2Y5.56%
EPS Next 3Y6.31%
EPS Next 5Y5.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.3%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.51%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.84%
Sales Q2Q%1.72%
Revenue Next Year2.58%
Revenue Next 2Y2.75%
Revenue Next 3Y2.09%
Revenue Next 5Y1.11%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.5%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.21%
EBIT growth 5Y0.07%
EBIT Next Year17.78%
EBIT Next 3Y4.59%
EBIT Next 5Y1.51%
FCF growth 1Y6.58%
FCF growth 3Y-18.48%
FCF growth 5Y-4.54%
OCF growth 1Y4.98%
OCF growth 3Y-16.37%
OCF growth 5Y-4.23%