HP Inc (HPQ) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
HP Inc stock (HPQ) is currently trading at $19.46. HP Inc PE ratio is 7.16. HP Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.31. Analyst consensus price target for HPQ is $19.43. WallStSmart rates HPQ as Underperform.
- HPQ PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- HPQ PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- HPQ intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- HPQ stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- HPQ fair value vs current price
- HPQ insider transactions and insider buying
- Is HPQ undervalued or overvalued?
- HP Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- HPQ Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- HPQ analyst price target and Smart Rating
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HPQ Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · HP Inc (HPQ)
HPQ trades 10% above its Graham fair value of $17.95, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
HP Inc (HPQ) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around operating margin and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
HP Inc (HPQ) Key Strengths (4)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
90.48% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Supporting Valuation Data
HP Inc (HPQ) Areas to Watch (5)
Earnings declining -1.70%, profits shrinking
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Modest revenue growth at 6.90%
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
HP Inc (HPQ) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 53/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.8/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Price/Book, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.31), Price/Book (0.61) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.58) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 6.90%, EPS Growth at -1.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 6.19%, Profit Margin at 4.46%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Operating Margin at 6.19% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 6.90% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Price/Book) and negatives (EPS Growth, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
HPQ Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
HPQ's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.31x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 0.69x (6th percentile). The current valuation is 78% below its historical high of 1.41x set in Oct 2007, and 47% above its historical low of 0.21x in Nov 2012.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for HP Inc (HPQ) · TECHNOLOGY › COMPUTER HARDWARE
The Big Picture
HP Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 56.2B with 7% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 4.5%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 150M in free cash flow and 383M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Debt-to-equity ratio of -31.45 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 3.7B in cash.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can HP Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 6.3%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor COMPUTER HARDWARE industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact HP Inc.
Bottom Line
HP Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(12 last 3 months)
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
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About HP Inc(HPQ)
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TECHNOLOGY
COMPUTER HARDWARE
USA
HP Inc. is an American multinational information technology company headquartered in Palo Alto, California, that develops personal computers (PCs), printers and related supplies, as well as 3D printing solutions.