Hewlett Packard Enterprise CoSTU:2HP -0.74%71 Pretax Margin % is 6.55% as of Apr. 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 4.20. 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 2,471 Hardware companies, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co ranks worse than 52.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:2HP'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.64 Med: 4.2 Max: 12.91
Current: 2.99
STU:2HP's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 52.69% of 2471
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.58
vs STU:2HP: 2.99
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (STU:2HP) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co Pretax 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.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co Pretax Margin % Chart
STU:2HP vs LITE, MSI, UI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's Pretax 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 (STU:2HP) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.55% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 4.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co ranks #1302 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's current Pretax Margin % of 6.55% is 56% above median its 10-year median of 4.20. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's value of 6.55% is 83% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co ranks #1302 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below 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 Pretax Margin % compare to LITE and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co ranks #1302 out of 2471 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's value of 6.55% is 83% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.20 vs. the industry median of 3.58, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.58, based on 2,471 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's current Pretax Margin % of 6.55% is 83% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's current Pretax Margin % is 6.55%, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 4.20. 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 Pretax Margin % is 6.55%, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 4.20 and 83% above the Hardware industry median of 3.58. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (STU:2HP), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.55% 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:
Pretax Margin %: 6.55% (56% above median its 10-year median of 4.20)
GF Value™: €21.46 vs. price of €42.77 (99.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83% above the Hardware median (#1302 of 2471)
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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