Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE)vsMotorola Solutions Inc (MSI)
HPE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
$48.54
-1.16%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $57.14B
MSI
Motorola Solutions Inc
$422.88
+1.36%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $69.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co generates 227% more annual revenue ($38.79B vs $11.87B). MSI leads profitability with a 17.6% profit margin vs 4.0%. HPE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. HPE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
HPE
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
MSI
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Every $100 of equity generates 82 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
ROE of 6.0% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 27.6x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : MSI
The strongest argument for MSI centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.6% and operating margin at 19.8%.
Bear Case : HPE
The primary concerns for HPE are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 40.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : MSI
The primary concerns for MSI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.77 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HPE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while MSI is a mature 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 40.0% — sustainability is the question.
HPE generates stronger free cash flow (827M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HPE scores higher overall (59/100 vs 54/100) 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.
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.
Motorola Solutions Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Motorola Solutions, Inc., is an American data communications and telecommunications equipment provider that succeeded Motorola, Inc., following the spinoff of the mobile phone division into Motorola Mobility in 2011. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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