AudioCodes Ltd (AUDC)vsHewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE)
AUDC
AudioCodes Ltd
$9.61
+6.42%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $232.11M
HPE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
$62.09
+12.44%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $74.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co generates 16699% more annual revenue ($41.87B vs $249.25M). HPE leads profitability with a 6.7% profit margin vs 2.8%. HPE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. HPE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
AUDC
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
HPE
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 89.4% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 33.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 410.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
3.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.5% — below average capital efficiency
Moderate valuation
6.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AUDC
The strongest argument for AUDC centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.83 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : HPE
The strongest argument for HPE centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 33.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AUDC
The primary concerns for AUDC are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Thin 2.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : HPE
The primary concerns for HPE are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AUDC profiles as a value stock while HPE is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HPE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.44 — expect wider price swings.
HPE is growing revenue faster at 33.7% — sustainability is the question.
HPE generates stronger free cash flow (896M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HPE scores higher overall (75/100 vs 56/100) and 33.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
AudioCodes Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
AudioCodes Ltd., provides advanced communications productivity software, products and solutions for the digital workplace.
Visit Website →Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) is an American multinational enterprise information technology company based in Houston, Texas, United States.
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