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HPXSWX:HPQ +0.67%74 EV-to-EBIT is 10.41 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 9.61. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HPQ with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF26.05. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,772 Hardware companies, HP ranks better than 71.78% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, HP's Enterprise Value is CHF25,879 Mil.
HP's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF2,486 Mil. Therefore, HP's EV-to-EBIT for today is 10.41.
The historical rank and industry rank for HP's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:HPQ'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.26 Med: 9.61 Max: 13.18
Current: 10.25
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of HP was 13.18. The lowest was 4.26. And the median was 9.61.
XSWX:HPQ's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 71.78% of 1772
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 19.335
vs XSWX:HPQ: 10.25
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
HP's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF20,280 Mil.
HP's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF2,486 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
HP EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
HP EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HP's EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, HP's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
HP EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, HP's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HP's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
HP's current Enterprise Value is CHF25,879 Mil.
HP's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF2,486 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
HP (XSWX:HPQ) has a EV-to-EBIT of 10.41 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on HP and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.61. Over the past decade, HP's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.26 to 13.18. According to the industry distribution chart, HP ranks #500 out of 1772 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is HP's EV-to-EBIT too high?
HP's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.41 is near median its 10-year median of 9.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.26 to a high of 13.18. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.34. HP's value of 10.41 is 46.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HP ranks #500 out of 1772 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HP has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HP's EV-to-EBIT compare to P and SMCI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, HP ranks #500 out of 1772 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts HP in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.34. HP's value of 10.41 is 46.2% below this benchmark. Historically, HP's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.26 to 13.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.61 vs. the industry median of 19.34, HP has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 19.34, based on 1,772 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. HP's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.41 is 46.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on HP and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HP's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HP stock overvalued right now?
HP (XSWX:HPQ) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 10.41. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF26.05, compared to a current price of CHF21.74 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.61 and 46.2% below the Hardware industry median of 19.34. HP's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HP (XSWX:HPQ), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.41 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is HP (XSWX:HPQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HP stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF21.74 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF26.05.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HPQ:
EV-to-EBIT: 10.41 (near median its 10-year median of 9.61)
GF Value™: CHF26.05 vs. price of CHF21.74 (16.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.2% below the Hardware median (#500 of 1772)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HPQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HP (formerly Hewlett-Packard) is a behemoth in the PC and printing markets. It has focused on these markets since it exited IT infrastructure in 2015 with the split from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. HP focuses on the commercial market, but maintains sales of consumer devices and printers. The firm has a broad and global customer base, with only one third of sales coming from the US. HP completely outsources manufacturing and relies heavily on channel partners for its sales and marketing.
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