HP INC (HPQ) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:HPQ • US40434L1052

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This HPQ fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. HPQ Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • HPQ had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year HPQ had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HPQ has been profitable.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.04%, HPQ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.49% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 26.16%, HPQ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HPQ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 29.98%. This is significantly above the industry average of 15.34%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.04%
ROE N/A
ROIC 26.16%
ROA(3y)7.28%
ROA(5y)9.38%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)29.98%
ROIC(5y)35.66%
HPQ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHPQ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -200 -400 -600 -800

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.46%, HPQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HPQ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of HPQ (6.38%) is better than 75.68% of its industry peers.
  • HPQ's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • HPQ has a worse Gross Margin (20.25%) than 64.86% of its industry peers.
  • HPQ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.38%
PM (TTM) 4.46%
GM 20.25%
OM growth 3Y-6.4%
OM growth 5Y-0.83%
PM growth 3Y-2.79%
PM growth 5Y-1.85%
GM growth 3Y1.86%
GM growth 5Y2.26%
HPQ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHPQ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

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2. HPQ Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HPQ is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HPQ has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, HPQ has less shares outstanding
  • HPQ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
HPQ Yearly Shares OutstandingHPQ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B
HPQ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHPQ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.62, we must say that HPQ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • HPQ has a Altman-Z score (1.62) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • HPQ has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.37. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as HPQ would need 3.37 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.37, HPQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.37
Altman-Z 1.62
ROIC/WACC3.54
WACC7.38%
HPQ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHPQ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.76 indicates that HPQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • HPQ has a worse Current ratio (0.76) than 83.78% of its industry peers.
  • HPQ has a Quick Ratio of 0.76. 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 Quick ratio of 0.46 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HPQ is outperformed by 83.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.46
HPQ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHPQ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

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3. HPQ Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • HPQ shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.61%.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, HPQ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.64% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, HPQ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.36% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, HPQ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.48% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.61%
EPS 3Y-8.38%
EPS 5Y6.64%
EPS Q2Q%9.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.36%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.21%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.48%
Sales Q2Q%6.92%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, HPQ will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.11% on average per year.
  • HPQ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.30% yearly.
EPS Next Y-6.8%
EPS Next 2Y-1.98%
EPS Next 3Y2.42%
EPS Next 5Y2.11%
Revenue Next Year2.33%
Revenue Next 2Y1.35%
Revenue Next 3Y1.15%
Revenue Next 5Y1.3%

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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20B 40B 60B
HPQ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHPQ 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 4

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4. HPQ Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • HPQ is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.52.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HPQ is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HPQ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.77.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.94, the valuation of HPQ can be described as very cheap.
  • HPQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HPQ is cheaper than 91.89% 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 21.75.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.52
Fwd PE 6.94
HPQ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHPQ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HPQ indicates a rather cheap valuation: HPQ is cheaper than 97.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HPQ indicates a rather cheap valuation: HPQ is cheaper than 89.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.63
EV/EBITDA 5.51
HPQ Per share dataHPQ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • HPQ has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.98
EPS Next 2Y-1.98%
EPS Next 3Y2.42%

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5. HPQ Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • HPQ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.96%, which is a nice return.
  • HPQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.70. HPQ pays more dividend than 97.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HPQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.96%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of HPQ grows each year by 10.14%, which is quite nice.
  • HPQ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • HPQ has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.14%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years34
HPQ Yearly Dividends per shareHPQ Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 43.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HPQ. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of HPQ is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP43.52%
EPS Next 2Y-1.98%
EPS Next 3Y2.42%
HPQ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHPQ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B
HPQ Dividend Payout.HPQ Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HPQ Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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HPQ Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

HP INC

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

After market: 20.9284 +0.07 (+0.33%)

20.86

+0.72 (+3.57%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Industry Strength67.7
Industry Growth75.16
Earnings (Last)02-24
Earnings (Next)05-26
Inst Owners90.81%
Inst Owner Change0.15%
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner Change8.2%
Market Cap19.08B
Revenue(TTM)56.23B
Net Income(TTM)2.51B
Analysts55.38
Price Target20.07 (-3.79%)
Short Float %13.03%
Short Ratio6.2
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.96%
Yearly Dividend1.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.14%
DP43.52%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date03-11
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.4%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.16%
Max EPS beat(2)4.95%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.57%
Max EPS beat(4)4.95%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.97%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.2%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.9%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.54%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.54%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.39%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.52%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.08%
PT rev (1m)-15.7%
PT rev (3m)-24.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.8%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.52
Fwd PE 6.94
P/S 0.34
P/FCF 6.63
P/OCF 5.15
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.51
EPS(TTM)3.2
EY15.34%
EPS(NY)3.01
Fwd EY14.42%
FCF(TTM)3.15
FCFY15.09%
OCF(TTM)4.05
OCFY19.43%
SpS61.48
BVpS-0.84
TBVpS-11.42
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.98
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.04%
ROE N/A
ROCE 29.29%
ROIC 26.16%
ROICexc 35.18%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 6.38%
PM (TTM) 4.46%
GM 20.25%
FCFM 5.12%
ROA(3y)7.28%
ROA(5y)9.38%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)29.98%
ROIC(5y)35.66%
ROICexc(3y)41.65%
ROICexc(5y)53.01%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)33.56%
ROCE(5y)40.39%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.17%
ROICexc growth 5Y-18.69%
OM growth 3Y-6.4%
OM growth 5Y-0.83%
PM growth 3Y-2.79%
PM growth 5Y-1.85%
GM growth 3Y1.86%
GM growth 5Y2.26%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.35
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.37
Debt/EBITDA 1.97
Cap/Depr 88.75%
Cap/Sales 1.47%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 82.01%
Profit Quality 114.71%
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.46
Altman-Z 1.62
F-Score5
WACC7.38%
ROIC/WACC3.54
Cap/Depr(3y)80.3%
Cap/Depr(5y)83.29%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.29%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.21%
Profit Quality(3y)105.09%
Profit Quality(5y)104.32%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.61%
EPS 3Y-8.38%
EPS 5Y6.64%
EPS Q2Q%9.46%
EPS Next Y-6.8%
EPS Next 2Y-1.98%
EPS Next 3Y2.42%
EPS Next 5Y2.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.36%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.21%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.48%
Sales Q2Q%6.92%
Revenue Next Year2.33%
Revenue Next 2Y1.35%
Revenue Next 3Y1.15%
Revenue Next 5Y1.3%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.49%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.34%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.31%
EBIT Next Year8.86%
EBIT Next 3Y4.02%
EBIT Next 5Y0.75%
FCF growth 1Y-8.14%
FCF growth 3Y-8.64%
FCF growth 5Y-5.6%
OCF growth 1Y-0.05%
OCF growth 3Y-6.08%
OCF growth 5Y-3.05%

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to HPQ.


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What is the profitability of HPQ stock?

HP INC (HPQ) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the valuation of HP INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HP INC (HPQ) is 6.52 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -24.91.


What is the earnings growth outlook for HP INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HP INC (HPQ) is expected to decline by -6.8% in the next year.