Stock Analysis on Net
Stock Analysis on Net

HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ)

$22.49

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Analysis of Profitability Ratios

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Profitability ratios measure the company ability to generate profitable sales from its resources (assets).

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Profitability Ratios (Summary)

HP Inc., profitability ratios

Microsoft Excel
Oct 31, 2018 Oct 31, 2017 Oct 31, 2016 Oct 31, 2015 Oct 31, 2014 Oct 31, 2013
Return on Sales
Gross profit margin
Operating profit margin
Net profit margin
Return on Investment
Return on equity (ROE)
Return on assets (ROA)

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2018-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-10-31).

Profitability ratio Description The company
Gross profit margin Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. HP Inc. gross profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018.
Operating profit margin A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. HP Inc. operating profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then slightly improved from 2017 to 2018.
Net profit margin An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. HP Inc. net profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then improved from 2017 to 2018 exceeding 2016 level.
Profitability ratio Description The company
ROA A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. HP Inc. ROA deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then improved from 2017 to 2018 exceeding 2016 level.

Gross Profit Margin

HP Inc., gross profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Oct 31, 2018 Oct 31, 2017 Oct 31, 2016 Oct 31, 2015 Oct 31, 2014 Oct 31, 2013
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Gross profit
Net revenue
Profitability Ratio
Gross profit margin1
Benchmarks
Gross Profit Margin, Competitors2
Apple Inc.
Arista Networks Inc.
Cisco Systems Inc.
Super Micro Computer Inc.

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2018-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-10-31).

1 2018 Calculation
Gross profit margin = 100 × Gross profit ÷ Net revenue
= 100 × ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
Gross profit margin Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. HP Inc. gross profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018.

Operating Profit Margin

HP Inc., operating profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Oct 31, 2018 Oct 31, 2017 Oct 31, 2016 Oct 31, 2015 Oct 31, 2014 Oct 31, 2013
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Earnings from operations
Net revenue
Profitability Ratio
Operating profit margin1
Benchmarks
Operating Profit Margin, Competitors2
Apple Inc.
Arista Networks Inc.
Cisco Systems Inc.
Super Micro Computer Inc.

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2018-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-10-31).

1 2018 Calculation
Operating profit margin = 100 × Earnings from operations ÷ Net revenue
= 100 × ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
Operating profit margin A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. HP Inc. operating profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then slightly improved from 2017 to 2018.

Net Profit Margin

HP Inc., net profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Oct 31, 2018 Oct 31, 2017 Oct 31, 2016 Oct 31, 2015 Oct 31, 2014 Oct 31, 2013
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net earnings
Net revenue
Profitability Ratio
Net profit margin1
Benchmarks
Net Profit Margin, Competitors2
Apple Inc.
Arista Networks Inc.
Cisco Systems Inc.
Super Micro Computer Inc.

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2018-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-10-31).

1 2018 Calculation
Net profit margin = 100 × Net earnings ÷ Net revenue
= 100 × ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
Net profit margin An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. HP Inc. net profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then improved from 2017 to 2018 exceeding 2016 level.

Return on Equity (ROE)

HP Inc., ROE calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Oct 31, 2018 Oct 31, 2017 Oct 31, 2016 Oct 31, 2015 Oct 31, 2014 Oct 31, 2013
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net earnings
Total HP stockholders’ equity (deficit)
Profitability Ratio
ROE1
Benchmarks
ROE, Competitors2
Apple Inc.
Arista Networks Inc.
Cisco Systems Inc.
Super Micro Computer Inc.

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2018-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-10-31).

1 2018 Calculation
ROE = 100 × Net earnings ÷ Total HP stockholders’ equity (deficit)
= 100 × ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Return on Assets (ROA)

HP Inc., ROA calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Oct 31, 2018 Oct 31, 2017 Oct 31, 2016 Oct 31, 2015 Oct 31, 2014 Oct 31, 2013
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net earnings
Total assets
Profitability Ratio
ROA1
Benchmarks
ROA, Competitors2
Apple Inc.
Arista Networks Inc.
Cisco Systems Inc.
Super Micro Computer Inc.

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2018-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-10-31).

1 2018 Calculation
ROA = 100 × Net earnings ÷ Total assets
= 100 × ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
ROA A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. HP Inc. ROA deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then improved from 2017 to 2018 exceeding 2016 level.