Belden Inc (BDC)vsHewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE)
BDC
Belden Inc
$106.22
-4.06%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.48B
HPE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
$53.73
+2.93%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $63.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co generates 1292% more annual revenue ($38.79B vs $2.79B). BDC leads profitability with a 8.5% profit margin vs 4.0%. HPE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. BDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BDC
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
HPE
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 40.0% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
2.4% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
ROE of 6.0% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BDC
The strongest argument for BDC centers on PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 11.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.99 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : HPE
The strongest argument for HPE centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 40.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.85 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BDC
The primary concerns for BDC are EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : HPE
The primary concerns for HPE are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 45.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BDC profiles as a value stock while HPE is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HPE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.45 — expect wider price swings.
HPE is growing revenue faster at 40.0% — sustainability is the question.
HPE generates stronger free cash flow (827M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BDC scores higher overall (61/100 vs 59/100) and 11.4% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Belden Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Belden Inc. is a signal transmission solutions company in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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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