HP (CHIX:7HPD) ROCE %: 19.71% (As of Apr. 2026)


CHIX:7HPD HP Inc CHIX:7HPD
73 GF Score
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GF Value €23.30
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What is HP ROCE %?

HP CHIX:7HPD 73 ROCE % is 19.71% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:7HPD with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.30. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. HP's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 19.71%.

HP  (CHIX:7HPd) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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HP ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HP's ROCE % 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.

HP ROCE % Chart

HP Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
ROCE %
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HP Quarterly Data
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HP ROCE % Calculation

HP's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Oct. 2025 )  (A: Oct. 2024 )(A: Oct. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Oct. 2025 )  (A: Oct. 2024 )(A: Oct. 2025 )
=2768.557/( ( (36636.462 - 26334.666) + (35879.571 - 25132.622) )/ 2 )
=2768.557/( (10301.796+10746.949)/ 2 )
=2768.557/10524.3725
=26.31 %

HP's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=2099.88/( ( (35346.285 - 24925.79) + (36710.28 - 25826.13) )/ 2 )
=2099.88/( ( 10420.495 + 10884.15 )/ 2 )
=2099.88/10652.3225
=19.71 %

(1) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 19.71% mean?
HP (CHIX:7HPD) has a ROCE % of 19.71% as of Apr. 2026.
Is HP's ROCE % too high?
HP's current ROCE % is 19.71%. The Hardware industry median ROCE % is 5.83. HP's value of 19.71% is 238.1% above this industry median. Overall, HP has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HP's ROCE % compare to P and IONQ?
HP's ROCE % of 19.71% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.83. HP's value of 19.71% is 238.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Hardware company?
The median ROCE % among Hardware companies is 5.83, based on 2,445 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. HP's current ROCE % of 19.71% is 238.1% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Hardware industry, the median ROCE % is 5.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HP's current ROCE % is 19.71%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HP stock overvalued right now?
HP (CHIX:7HPD) has a current ROCE % of 19.71%. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.30, compared to a current price of €16.41 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 19.71% and 238.1% above the Hardware industry median of 5.83. HP's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HP (CHIX:7HPD), the current ROCE % is 19.71% 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 HP (CHIX:7HPD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HP stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €16.41 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €23.30.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:7HPD:

  • ROCE %: 19.71%
  • GF Value™: €23.30 vs. price of €16.41 (29.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 238.1% above the Hardware median

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:7HPD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

HP Business Description

Address 1501 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA, USA, 94304
HP (formerly Hewlett-Packard) is a behemoth in the PC and printing markets. It has focused on these markets since it exited IT infrastructure in 2015 with the split from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. HP focuses on the commercial market, but maintains sales of consumer devices and printers. The firm has a broad and global customer base, with only one third of sales coming from the US. HP completely outsources manufacturing and relies heavily on channel partners for its sales and marketing.
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