The historical rank and industry rank for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2HP'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.19 Med: 4.89 Max: 12.33
Current: 4.01
FRA:2HP's Net Margin % is ranked better than 57.12% of 2472
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs FRA:2HP: 4.01
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (FRA:2HP) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Communication Equipment subindustry, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (FRA:2HP) has a Net Margin % of 5.84% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 4.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co ranks #1060 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's Net Margin % too high?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's current Net Margin % of 5.84% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 4.89. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's value of 5.84% is 116.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co ranks #1060 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's Net Margin % compare to LITE and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co ranks #1060 out of 2472 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's value of 5.84% is 116.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.89 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co has consistently been above 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 Net Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,472 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's current Net Margin % of 5.84% is 116.3% above 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's current Net Margin % is 5.84%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 4.89. 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 (FRA:2HP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.92, compared to a current price of €43.69 — trading 99.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.84%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 4.89 and 116.3% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (FRA:2HP), the current Net Margin % is 5.84% as of Apr. 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 (FRA:2HP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €43.69 is trading 99.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.92.
GuruFocus considers Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2HP:
Net Margin %: 5.84% (19% above median its 10-year median of 4.89)
GF Value™: €21.92 vs. price of €43.69 (99.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 116.3% above the Hardware median (#1060 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2HP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co Business Description
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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