Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE)vsOracle Corporation (ORCL)
HPE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
$53.21
+1.58%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $63.43B
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
$144.38
-0.93%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $419.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oracle Corporation generates 74% more annual revenue ($67.36B vs $38.79B). ORCL leads profitability with a 25.4% profit margin vs 4.0%. ORCL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. ORCL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
HPE
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
ORCL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for HPE.
Margin of Safety
-37.5%
Fair Value
$105.05
Current Price
$144.38
$39.33 premium
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 36.2%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 20.6% year-over-year
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
Trading at 11.1x book value
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : ORCL
The strongest argument for ORCL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.4% and operating margin at 36.2%. Revenue growth of 20.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HPE
The primary concerns for HPE are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 44.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : ORCL
The primary concerns for ORCL are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 3.67 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HPE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while ORCL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ORCL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.72 — 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
ORCL scores higher overall (76/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 25.4% margins and 20.6% 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.
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.
Oracle Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Oracle is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company was formerly headquartered in Redwood Shores, California until December 2020 when it moved its headquarters to Texas. The company sells database software and technology, cloud engineered systems, and enterprise software products, particularly its own brands of database management systems.
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