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HPE Current Ratio Analysis

1.09x

Updated 149h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The Current Ratio of 1.09x means HPE has $1.09 in current assets for every $1.00 in current liabilities, a basic check of whether short-term obligations can be covered.

Sector Performance

38th percentile

HPE

1.09x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

1.03x(Apr 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The Current Ratio of 1.09x means HPE has $1.09 in current assets for every $1.00 in current liabilities, a basic check of whether short-term obligations can be covered.

This sits below the sector median of 1.21x, placing HPE at the 40th percentile among sector peers. The metric is N/A for both the year-over-year change and the quarter-over-quarter change, so no trend direction can be established from the available data. With only a single historical value of 1.09x, there is no evidence of improving or deteriorating liquidity. The combination of a below-median level and no trend points to modest short-term financial flexibility, but no acute distress or clear upside from this angle. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the liquidity position is neither a standout strength nor a critical weakness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about HPE?

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.

How is the Current Ratio calculated?

Current Ratio is calculated as: Current Assets / Current Liabilities.

Who are HPE's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest peers by Current Ratio include: NWS (1.62x), ESTC (1.68x), DXCM (1.73x), GLW (1.81x), TEL (1.88x).

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The Formula

Current Assets / Current Liabilities

Why It Matters

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.