Debt-to-Equity Ratio

The debt-to-equity ratio measures how much a company uses debt versus its own equity to finance operations; a value of 0.84x means HPE has $0.84 of debt for every $1 of equity.

This ratio sits above the sector median of 0.73x, placing HPE in the 57th percentile among its peers—indicating slightly higher leverage than the typical sector company. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a decline of 3.4%, from 0.87x to the current 0.84x. While the current level suggests moderate leverage relative to the sector, the recent downward trend implies the company is gradually reducing its debt burden or increasing equity. This combination of a level slightly above the median and a declining direction points to a manageable risk profile without signaling an imminent opportunity or red flag. The metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it reflects neither excessive risk nor a clearly improving financial position beyond a modest deleveraging move.

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