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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) Stock Analysis

Score B

Growth · Grade D · Bullish

Technology · Communication Equipment

$32.79

Fair Value

$35.77

+9.1%

Conviction

5/10

Quality

D

Classification

Growth

Investment Thesis

Price is above modeled value range. Quality supports holding but not attractive for new positions.

Trading near modeled fair value. No strong quantitative signal.

For New Investors

Price above modeled value range

For Current Holders

Quantitative score: neutral

Buy if

  • Price drops 15-20% (improves asymmetry)
  • Bull scenario catalysts materialize
  • Market-wide correction creates opportunity

Sell if

  • Bear scenario triggers occur
  • Quality metrics deteriorate (ROIC declining)
  • Better alternatives emerge

Valuation

Fair Value estimate: $35.77 (+9.1%). Slightly undervalued. (Methods diverge significantly. Conservative estimate shown.)

PEG-Based EPS

$49.19

FCF DCF Model

$15.11

EV/EBITDA

$41.99

Blended Fair Value

$35.77

Confidence

Low

Methods

PEG-Based EPS (conservative), FCF 2-Stage DCF, EV/EBITDA, Revenue Multiple

Quality Analysis

D

52/120 points

Low Quality

ROE (3Y Avg)

6.7%

ROIC-WACC Spread

-5.6%

D/E Ratio

0.9x

Current Ratio

1.0x

Interest Coverage

9x

FCF Positive Years

3/3

Quality Flags

  • Low ROE: 6.7% (need >18%, got 1/20 pts)
  • ROIC spread: -5.6pp (got 0/25 pts)
  • Leverage: D/E 0.9x (6/15 pts)

Market Sentiment

Wall Street Consensus

$30.00

-8.5% Upside

19 analysts

Range: $23.00$40.00

Rating: Buy

Our model is slightly more cautious than Wall Street.

Trend & Technical

Bullish

Price ($32.83) is 39.2% above SMA 200 ($23.58). Bullish trend confirmed.

Technical Score90/100

Tech Score 90/100 — MOMENTUM ALIGNMENT. Healthy uptrend confirmed by RSI and MACD. Technical tailwind.

Risk & Reward

Asymmetry Ratio

10.00:1

Expected Return

+49.1%

Bull Upside

+123.8%

Bear Downside

-10.0%

Excellent asymmetry: >3:1 ratio. Upside significantly outweighs downside.

Verdict: Very Favorable

Scenario Analysis

Bear

Base

Bull

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fair value of HPE?

Based on our multi-method conviction analysis, the estimated fair value of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) is $35.77. This is calculated by blending PEG-Based EPS (conservative), FCF 2-Stage DCF, EV/EBITDA, Revenue Multiple and applying a quality premium of 0% based on the company's fundamentals. The confidence level of this estimate is low.

Is HPE a buy, sell, or hold?

HPE currently has a HOLD rating with a conviction score of 5/10. Price is above modeled value range. Quality supports holding but not attractive for new positions. Price above modeled value range.

Is HPE a high-quality stock?

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company has a quality grade of D (52/120 points), rated as Low Quality. Key metrics include ROE of 6.7%, ROIC-WACC spread of -5.6%, and D/E ratio of 0.9x.

What type of stock is HPE?

HPE is classified as a "growth" in our framework. High P/E: 567.2x, Low dividend (reinvesting): 1.7%, Mature growth: 6.3%, Moderate growth: 6.3%, Dividend paying: 1.7%

What do Wall Street analysts say about HPE?

19 Wall Street analysts have a consensus price target of $30.00 for HPE, representing -8.5% upside. Targets range from $23.00 to $40.00. The consensus recommendation is "Buy". Our model is slightly more cautious than Wall Street.

What are the risks of investing in HPE?

The risk/reward asymmetry ratio for HPE is 10.00:1, rated as Very Favorable. Excellent asymmetry: >3:1 ratio. Upside significantly outweighs downside. The expected return is +49.1%, with bull case upside of +123.8% and bear case downside of -10.0%.

What is the current trend for HPE?

HPE is in a bullish trend. Price ($32.83) is 39.2% above SMA 200 ($23.58). Bullish trend confirmed. The technical score is 90/100.

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Last updated: May 19, 2026 · Framework version 3.7

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