HPQ vs SMCI
HP Inc. and Super Micro Computer, Inc., both Technology
HP Inc. is the larger company at $21B against $21B. On trailing earnings HPQ is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 11.6 against 12.9, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year HPQ returned +11% against -8.9% for SMCI. The RyuScore puts HPQ ahead, 78 against 75 out of 100.
| Figure | HPQ | SMCI |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $30.20 | $41.86 |
| Market cap | $21B | $21B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 11.6 | 12.9 |
| Dividend yield | 3.6% | n/a |
| 1-year return | +11% | -8.9% |
| 5-year return | +27% | +1027% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 78/100 | 75/100 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
HP Inc.
Revenue of $16B in Q3 2026, net income $661M. Its largest reported line is Personal Systems, 77% of the disclosed total.
Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Revenue of $11B in Q4 2026, net income $1.2B. Its largest reported line is United States, 69% of the disclosed total.
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