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Hewlett Packard Enterprise CoMEX:HPE 57 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 57.63% as of Apr. 2026, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 33.15. GuruFocus rates MEX:HPE with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN412.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,494 Hardware companies, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co ranks better than 81.84% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 57.63%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:HPE'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.51 Med: 33.15 Max: 40.63
Current: 36.77
During the past 13 years, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 40.63%. The lowest was 22.51%. And the median was 33.15%.
MEX:HPE's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 81.84% of 2494
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 10.42
vs MEX:HPE: 36.77
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (MEX:HPE) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
* 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
MEX:HPE vs LITE, MSI, CIEN: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBIT 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 57.63% mean?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (MEX:HPE) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 57.63% as of Apr. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co and its competitors. This is 74% above median its historical median of 33.15. Over the past decade, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 22.51 to 40.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co ranks #453 out of 2494 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 57.63% is 74% above median its 10-year median of 33.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.51 to a high of 40.63. The Hardware industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.42. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's value of 57.63% is 453.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co ranks #453 out of 2494 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 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to LITE and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co ranks #453 out of 2494 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.42. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's value of 57.63% is 453.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 22.51 to 40.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.15 vs. the industry median of 10.42, 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Hardware company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Hardware companies is 10.42, based on 2,494 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 57.63% is 453.1% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 57.63%, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 33.15. 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 (MEX:HPE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN412.06, compared to a current price of MXN824.45 — trading 100.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 57.63%, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 33.15 and 453.1% above the Hardware industry median of 10.42. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (MEX:HPE), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 57.63% 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 (MEX:HPE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN824.45 is trading 100.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN412.06.
GuruFocus considers Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HPE:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 57.63% (74% above median its 10-year median of 33.15)
GF Value™: MXN412.06 vs. price of MXN824.45 (100.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 453.1% above the Hardware median (#453 of 2494)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:HPE 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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