Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE)vsOptical Cable Corporation (OCC)
HPE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
$53.73
+1.70%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $63.79B
OCC
Optical Cable Corporation
$14.13
+0.78%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $185.46M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co generates 49388% more annual revenue ($38.79B vs $78.39M). HPE leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs 1.3%. HPE trades at a lower P/E of 45.0x. HPE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
HPE
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
OCC
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Revenue surging 26.6% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
ROE of 6.0% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
1.3% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : OCC
The strongest argument for OCC centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 26.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : OCC
The primary concerns for OCC are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. A P/E of 175.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HPE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while OCC is a growth 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
HPE scores higher overall (59/100 vs 32/100) and 40.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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.
Optical Cable Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Optical Cable Corporation manufactures and sells fiber optic and copper data communications cabling and connectivity solutions primarily for the enterprise market in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia.
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