Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE)vsNokia Corp ADR (NOK)
HPE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
$55.13
-5.97%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $92.03B
NOK
Nokia Corp ADR
$9.57
-4.49%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $61.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co generates 105% more annual revenue ($41.87B vs $20.39B). HPE leads profitability with a 6.7% profit margin vs 3.5%. HPE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.50. HPE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
HPE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
NOK
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 33.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 410.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
6.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 3.3% — below average capital efficiency
3.5% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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 0.50 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NOK
The strongest argument for NOK centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.91 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HPE
The primary concerns for HPE are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : NOK
The primary concerns for NOK are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 78.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HPE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while NOK is a value 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 (70/100 vs 44/100) and 33.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Nokia Corp ADR
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Nokia Corporation offers fixed and mobile network solutions globally. The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.
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