Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE)

Return on assets (ROA)

Oct 31, 2024 Oct 31, 2023 Oct 31, 2022 Oct 31, 2021 Oct 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 2,579,000 2,025,000 868,000 3,427,000 -322,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 71,262,000 57,153,000 57,123,000 57,699,000 54,015,000
ROA 3.62% 3.54% 1.52% 5.94% -0.60%

October 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $2,579,000K ÷ $71,262,000K
= 3.62%

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's return on assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past five years. In 2024, the ROA stood at 3.62%, showing a slight increase from 2023 when it was 3.54%. However, this is lower compared to the peak ROA of 5.94% in 2021. The company experienced a significant improvement in 2022 with an ROA of 1.52% following a negative figure of -0.60% in 2020.

Overall, the trend indicates some variability in the company's efficiency in generating earnings relative to its assets. It would be essential to delve deeper into the reasons behind these fluctuations to understand the underlying factors impacting Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's profitability and asset utilization.


Peer comparison

Oct 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
HPE
3.62%
HP Inc
HPQ
6.95%
International Business Machines
IBM
5.55%

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co Return on Assets (ROA)