Belden Inc (BDC)vsHewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE)
BDC
Belden Inc
$122.26
+6.17%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.60B
HPE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
$62.09
+12.44%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $74.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co generates 1362% more annual revenue ($41.87B vs $2.86B). BDC leads profitability with a 8.5% profit margin vs 6.7%. HPE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. HPE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
BDC
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
HPE
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 33.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 410.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Moderate valuation
6.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BDC
The strongest argument for BDC centers on PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 11.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.99 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : HPE
The strongest argument for HPE centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 33.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BDC
No major red flags identified for BDC, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : HPE
The primary concerns for HPE are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BDC profiles as a value stock while HPE is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HPE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.44 — expect wider price swings.
HPE is growing revenue faster at 33.7% — sustainability is the question.
HPE generates stronger free cash flow (896M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HPE scores higher overall (75/100 vs 65/100) and 33.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Belden Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Belden Inc. is a signal transmission solutions company in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) is an American multinational enterprise information technology company based in Houston, Texas, United States.
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