Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1280 data points (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is an information technology vendor that provides hardware and software to enterprises. Its primary product lines are compute servers, storage arrays, and networking equi...
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 26.22 (historical range: 4.26–48.93, median: 17.60), placing it at the 89th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 1.75 (range: 0.56–2.33, 97th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 34.57 (range: 10.52–203.63, 75th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16), Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company's P/E ratio has expanded by 38% over the observed period (from an average of 14.5 to 19.9).
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 26.22 | 17.60 | 89th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 1.75 | 0.78 | 97th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 34.57 | 24.48 | 75th | above its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 5.68% | 6.73% | 30th | above its historical average |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) Valuation & P/E History
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Communication Equipment industry currently trading at $54.52 with a market capitalization of $72.4 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for HPE based on 1280 data points covering 2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 26.22 is above the historical median of 17.60, placing HPE at the 89th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 1.75 compares to a median of 0.78.
HPE Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether HPE is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests HPE is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is HPE Overvalued or Undervalued?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 87 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive HPE is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full HPE analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.HPE trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.