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.
1. HPE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year HPE was profitable.
- In the past year HPE had a positive cash flow from operations.
- HPE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- HPE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- HPE's Return On Assets of -0.31% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HPE outperforms 59.46% of its industry peers.
- HPE has a better Return On Equity (-0.94%) than 67.57% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 2.92%, HPE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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
- The Operating Margin of HPE (4.80%) is better than 70.27% of its industry peers.
- 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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 0.92. 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 (0.92) is worse than 64.86% of its industry peers.
- HPE has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.03. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as HPE would need 10.03 years to pay back of 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.
- 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 | 0.92 |
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC7.24%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.03 indicates that HPE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- HPE has a worse Current ratio (1.03) than 70.27% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that HPE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- HPE's Quick ratio of 0.75 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HPE is outperformed by 64.86% of its industry peers.
| 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.81% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, HPE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.54% on average per year.
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.65 indicates a correct valuation of HPE.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HPE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.87, HPE is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.61 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.
- HPE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HPE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 72.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HPE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.81 |
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)0.47
PEG (5Y)1.71
EPS Next 2Y19.39%
EPS Next 3Y16.82%
5. HPE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- HPE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.20%.
- HPE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.71. HPE pays more dividend than 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- HPE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.2% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- HPE has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
- 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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
26.44
+0.55 (+2.12%)
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 Cap35.08B
Revenue(TTM)35.74B
Net Income(TTM)-234.00M
Analysts74.62
Price Target26.53 (0.34%)
Short Float %6.03%
Short Ratio4.24
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.2% |
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 | 12.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.61 | ||
| P/S | 0.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.82 | ||
| P/B | 1.42 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.81 |
EPS(TTM)2.09
EY7.9%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY10.4%
FCF(TTM)1.62
FCFY6.14%
OCF(TTM)3.38
OCFY12.79%
SpS26.94
BVpS18.67
TBVpS-3.89
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)1.71
Graham Number29.6314 (12.07%)
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 | 0.92 |
F-Score5
WACC7.24%
ROIC/WACC0.4
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 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 12.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.42.
Can you provide the financial health for HPE stock?
The financial health rating of HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE (HPE) is 1 / 10.