Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson B ADR (ERIC)vsHewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE)
ERIC
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson B ADR
$10.89
-1.71%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $35.91B
HPE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
$53.07
+3.73%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $80.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson B ADR generates 474% more annual revenue ($240.31B vs $41.87B). ERIC leads profitability with a 8.4% profit margin vs 6.7%. HPE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.49. HPE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
ERIC
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
HPE
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+66.5%
Fair Value
$33.29
Current Price
$10.89
$22.40 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for HPE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.3B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 33.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 410.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 0.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 46.8%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
6.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ERIC
The strongest argument for ERIC centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
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 0.49 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ERIC
The primary concerns for ERIC are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : HPE
The primary concerns for HPE are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ERIC profiles as a value stock while HPE is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HPE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.40 — expect wider price swings.
HPE is growing revenue faster at 33.7% — sustainability is the question.
ERIC generates stronger free cash flow (5.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HPE scores higher overall (72/100 vs 41/100) and 33.7% revenue growth. ERIC offers better value entry with a 66.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson B ADR
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ), provides communications infrastructure, services and software solutions for telecommunications and other sectors. The company is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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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