HPE Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Updated 149h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The debt-to-equity ratio measures a company’s total liabilities against its shareholders’ equity, so at 0.84x HPE carries 84 cents of debt for every $1 of equity.
Sector Performance
56th percentileHPE
0.84x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
Prior Period
0.87x(Apr 2026)
Deep Analysis
The debt-to-equity ratio measures a company’s total liabilities against its shareholders’ equity, so at 0.84x HPE carries 84 cents of debt for every $1 of equity.
That level sits higher than the sector median of 0.73x, placing HPE in the 57th percentile among peers—meaning it is more leveraged than most, but not by a wide margin. Trend data is unavailable: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is also N/A, so no direction can be inferred from this metric. Because the level is slightly above the median but the trend is unknown, the main implication is a moderate financial risk that cannot be assessed for improvement or deterioration. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the current leverage is neither alarming nor clearly favorable, and the missing trend removes any basis for adjusting the view.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about HPE?
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?
Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.
Who are HPE's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: TAP (0.76x), PCAR (0.72x), O (0.78x), PRU (0.78x), KIM (0.85x).
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The Formula
Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
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0.84x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
How HPE's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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