Hewlett Packard Enterprise CoSTU:2HP -0.74%71 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18 as of Apr. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates STU:2HP with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,211 Hardware companies, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co ranks better than 78.94% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:2HP'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.25 Max: 0.36
Current: 0.22
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co was 0.36. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.25.
STU:2HP's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 78.94% of 1211
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.47
vs STU:2HP: 0.22
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co was 5.47%. The lowest was 0.91%. And the median was 2.82%.
During the past 12 months, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co was 26.90% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 2.70% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (STU:2HP) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
STU:2HP vs LITE, MSI, UI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
* 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 (STU:2HP) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co ranks #255 out of 1211 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.36. The Hardware industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's value of 0.18 is 61.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co ranks #255 out of 1211 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LITE and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co ranks #255 out of 1211 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's value of 0.18 is 61.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.47, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.47, based on 1,211 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 is 61.7% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 0.25. 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 (STU:2HP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.46, compared to a current price of €42.77 — trading 99.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 61.7% below the Hardware industry median of 0.47. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (STU:2HP), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18 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 (STU:2HP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €42.77 is trading 99.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.46.
GuruFocus considers Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:2HP:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.18 (28% below median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: €21.46 vs. price of €42.77 (99.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.7% below the Hardware median (#255 of 1211)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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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