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DELL vs. HPE: Dell vs. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Stock Comparison

How do Dell (DELL) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Dell (DELL) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) are both classified in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals sub-industry within the broader Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

Company profile comparison for Dell (DELL) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Profile ItemDELLHPE
NameDell Technologies Inc. Class C Common StockHewlett Packard Enterprise Company
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupTechnology Hardware & EquipmentTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & PeripheralsTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
GICS Sub-IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & PeripheralsTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Market Capitalization208.88 billion USD59.43 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateAugust 17, 2016October 19, 2015
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

DELL
HPE
GSPC
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Dell (DELL) vs. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Dell (DELL) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Dell (DELL) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Dell (DELL) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
MetricDELLHPE
Total Return (1Y)142.85%110.12%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)72.12%49.38%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)47.28%28.98%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

DELL
HPE
GSPC
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Dell (DELL) vs. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Dell (DELL) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Dell (DELL) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
MetricDELLHPE
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)80.23%61.60%
Beta (5Y)1.501.49
Max Drawdown (5Y)-59.59%-48.36%
Avg. Volume (3M)7.77M20.47M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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DELL and HPE are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Dell (DELL) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
MetricDELLHPE
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)1.731.72
Sortino Ratio (1Y)3.002.76

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Capital efficiency shows on one side only: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) earns 10.94% on shareholders’ equity, ranked against its industry; Dell (DELL) has no ROE this period.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

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Max
42.47%
Q3
19.13%
Median
11.00%
Q1
1.63%
Min
-20.62%
DELL
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HPE

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

10.94%

Max
42.47%
Q3
19.13%
Median
11.00%
HPE
10.94%
Q1
1.63%
Min
-20.62%
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Dell (DELL) vs. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE): DELL does not report ROE, so it has no value marker; HPE is benchmarked against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group.

Net Margin (TTM)

Both Dell (DELL) at 7.53% and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) at 6.67% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

7.53%

Max
27.60%
Q3
11.66%
DELL
7.53%
Median
4.08%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-11.02%

HPE

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

6.67%

Max
27.60%
Q3
11.66%
HPE
6.67%
Median
4.08%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-11.02%
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Dell (DELL) vs. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE): A comparison of their net margin against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Dell (DELL) at 12.02% and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) at 12.56% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

12.02%

Max
36.27%
Q3
18.36%
DELL
12.02%
Median
8.84%
Q1
1.46%
Min
-21.39%

HPE

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

12.56%

Max
36.27%
Q3
18.36%
HPE
12.56%
Median
8.84%
Q1
1.46%
Min
-21.39%
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Dell (DELL) vs. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE): A comparison of their operating margin against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Dell (DELL) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
MetricDELLHPE
ROE (TTM)--10.94%
ROA (TTM)8.64%2.64%
Net Margin (TTM)7.53%6.67%
Operating Margin (TTM)12.02%12.56%
Gross Margin (TTM)19.91%36.62%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Dell (DELL) at 18.80% and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) at 13.84% land near their industries' usual revenue growth ranges, so top-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

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Dell (DELL) vs. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Dell (DELL) at 36.05% is around its peer norm for EPS growth, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) at -102.07% drops into the bottom quartile, signaling weaker earnings momentum.

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Dell (DELL) vs. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Dell (DELL) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
MetricDELLHPE
Revenue Growth (YoY)18.80%13.84%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)3.54%6.37%
EPS Growth (YoY)36.05%-102.07%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)38.89%--

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Dell (DELL) at 0.96 and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) at 1.11 run current ratio in the tighter-liquidity quartile of industry peers, leaving thinner cushions against current liabilities than typical competitors.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.96

Max
5.34
Q3
3.02
Median
1.95
Q1
1.32
DELL
0.96
Min
0.17

HPE

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

1.11

Max
5.34
Q3
3.02
Median
1.95
Q1
1.32
HPE
1.11
Min
0.17
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Dell (DELL) vs. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE): A comparison of their current ratio against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Only one side’s leverage can be read here: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) carries debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76 against its industry range, while Dell (DELL) reports no figure this period.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

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Max
1.76
Q3
0.78
Median
0.24
Q1
0.04
Min
0.01
DELL
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HPE

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.76

Max
1.76
Q3
0.78
HPE
0.76
Median
0.24
Q1
0.04
Min
0.01
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Dell (DELL) vs. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE): DELL does not report debt-to-equity ratio, so it has no value marker; HPE is benchmarked against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Dell (DELL) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
MetricDELLHPE
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.961.11
Debt / Equity (MRQ)--0.76
Net Debt / EBITDA1.342.05

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Dell (DELL) at 0.73% earns its spot in the top quartile of its industry’s yields; Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) at 1.26% is past the top of its own peer range — territory where a dividend-safety check matters more than the headline number.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.73%

DELL
0.73%
Max
0.73%
Q3
0.31%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

HPE

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

1.26%

HPE
1.26%
Max
0.73%
Q3
0.31%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Dell (DELL) vs. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Dell (DELL) at 13.43% pays out a band-typical share of earnings, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) at 28.74% distributes more than its industry norm — less retained, thinner cover.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

13.43%

Max
32.27%
Q3
14.48%
DELL
13.43%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

HPE

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

28.74%

Max
32.27%
HPE
28.74%
Q3
14.48%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Dell (DELL) vs. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Dell (DELL) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
MetricDELLHPE
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.73%1.26%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)13.43%28.74%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Dell (DELL) at 19.10 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) at 23.08 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for DELL, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

19.10

Max
69.48
Q3
41.02
Median
26.39
Q1
19.36
DELL
19.10
Min
6.07

HPE

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

23.08

Max
69.48
Q3
41.02
Median
26.39
HPE
23.08
Q1
19.36
Min
6.07
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Dell (DELL) vs. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both Dell (DELL) at 1.38 and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) at 1.42 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

1.38

Max
11.30
Q3
5.82
Median
2.56
DELL
1.38
Q1
1.05
Min
0.00

HPE

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

1.42

Max
11.30
Q3
5.82
Median
2.56
HPE
1.42
Q1
1.05
Min
0.00
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Dell (DELL) vs. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Dell (DELL) reports a negative P/B ratio of -147.32, meaning negative book equity — the multiple itself is not meaningful for valuation. Meanwhile Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reports 2.24, ranking against industry peers normally.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

-147.32

Max
10.75
Q3
5.52
Median
3.17
Q1
1.79
Min
0.33
DELL
-147.32

HPE

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

2.24

Max
10.75
Q3
5.52
Median
3.17
HPE
2.24
Q1
1.79
Min
0.33
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Dell (DELL) vs. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Dell (DELL) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
MetricDELLHPE
P/E Ratio (TTM)19.1023.08
P/S Ratio (TTM)1.381.42
P/B Ratio (MRQ)-147.322.24
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)2.89%7.97%