Elevance Health Inc (ELV)vsHewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE)
ELV
Elevance Health Inc
$415.53
-0.71%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $87.28B
HPE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
$53.73
-1.64%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $63.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Elevance Health Inc generates 417% more annual revenue ($200.42B vs $38.79B). HPE leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs 2.6%. HPE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. HPE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
ELV
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
HPE
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+4.5%
Fair Value
$416.35
Current Price
$415.53
$0.82 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for HPE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Revenue surging 40.0% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
2.6% revenue growth
2.6% margin — thin
Earnings declined 16.8%
ROE of 6.0% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ELV
The strongest argument for ELV centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.47 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : HPE
The strongest argument for HPE centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 40.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.85 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ELV
The primary concerns for ELV are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : HPE
The primary concerns for HPE are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 45.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ELV profiles as a value stock while HPE is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HPE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.45 — expect wider price swings.
HPE is growing revenue faster at 40.0% — sustainability is the question.
ELV generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HPE scores higher overall (59/100 vs 56/100) and 40.0% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Elevance Health Inc
HEALTHCARE · HEALTHCARE PLANS · USA
Elevance Health Inc. is a health benefits company. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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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