HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co) EV-to-EBITDA: 15.36 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 140% Above Median

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HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co HPE
67 GF Score
Price $52.43
GF Value $25.11
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 12 Warning Signs
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What is Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co HPE -1.48% 67 EV-to-EBITDA is 15.36 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 140% above its 10-year median of 6.41. GuruFocus rates HPE with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,889 Hardware companies, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co ranks worse than 50.13% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's enterprise value is $85,443 Mil. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $5,561 Mil. Therefore, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 15.36.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

HPE' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.94   Med: 6.41   Max: 16.58
Current: 15.36

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co was 16.58. The lowest was 3.94. And the median was 6.41.

HPE's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
50.13% of 1889 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 15.46 vs HPE: 15.36

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-06), Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's stock price is $52.43. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.070. Therefore, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 49.00.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co  (NYSE:HPE) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=52.43/1.070
=49.00

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's share price for today is $52.43.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $1.070.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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HPE vs LITE, MSI, CIEN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.


Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=85442.991/5561
=15.36

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's current Enterprise Value is $85,443 Mil.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's EBITDA 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 $5,561 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 15.36 mean?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 15.36 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. This is 140% above median its historical median of 6.41. Over the past decade, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.94 to 16.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co ranks #947 out of 1889 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.36 is 140% above median its 10-year median of 6.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.94 to a high of 16.58. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.46. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's value of 15.36 is 0.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co ranks #947 out of 1889 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LITE and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co ranks #947 out of 1889 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.46. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's value of 15.36 is 0.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.94 to 16.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.41 vs. the industry median of 15.46, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co 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-EBITDA for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 15.46, based on 1,889 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.36 is 0.6% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.36, which is 140% above median its own 10-year median of 6.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.11, compared to a current price of $52.43 — trading 108.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.36, which is 140% above median its 10-year median of 6.41 and 0.6% below the Hardware industry median of 15.46. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.36 as of Aug. 06, 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 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $52.43 is trading 108.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.11. GuruFocus considers Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HPE:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 15.36 (140% above median its 10-year median of 6.41)
  • GF Value™: $25.11 vs. price of $52.43 (108.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 12 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.6% below the Hardware median (#947 of 1889)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HPE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co Business Description

Address 1701 East Mossy Oaks Road, Spring, TX, USA, 77389
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 equipment; it also has a high-performance computing business. HPE's stated goal is to be a complete edge-to-cloud company. Its portfolio enables hybrid clouds and hyperconverged infrastructure.
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