Which has preferable earnings and valuation, HPQ or AAPL?

Apple has higher revenue and earnings than HP. HP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Apple, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio HP $55.30B 0.53 $2.53B $2.62 12.49 Apple $416.16B 11.45 $112.01B $8.72 37.45

Is HPQ or AAPL more profitable?

Apple has a net margin of 27.62% compared to HP's net margin of 4.14%. Apple's return on equity of 135.46% beat HP's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets HP 4.14% -947.78% 7.43% Apple 27.62% 135.46% 34.11%

Does the media favor HPQ or AAPL?

In the previous week, Apple had 379 more articles in the media than HP. MarketBeat recorded 400 mentions for Apple and 21 mentions for HP. HP's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Apple's score of 0.60 indicating that HP is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment HP 8 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Apple 176 Very Positive mention(s) 57 Positive mention(s) 105 Neutral mention(s) 40 Negative mention(s) 17 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher earnings & valuation, HPQ or AMAT?

Applied Materials has lower revenue, but higher earnings than HP. HP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Applied Materials, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio HP $55.30B 0.53 $2.53B $2.62 12.49 Applied Materials $28.37B 12.70 $7.00B $11.60 39.14

Is HPQ or AMAT more profitable?

Applied Materials has a net margin of 30.05% compared to HP's net margin of 4.14%. Applied Materials' return on equity of 38.02% beat HP's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets HP 4.14% -947.78% 7.43% Applied Materials 30.05% 38.02% 22.09%

Does the media favor HPQ or AMAT?

In the previous week, Applied Materials had 34 more articles in the media than HP. MarketBeat recorded 55 mentions for Applied Materials and 21 mentions for HP. Applied Materials' average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat HP's score of 0.89 indicating that Applied Materials is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment HP 8 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Applied Materials 40 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 7 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, CSCO or HPQ?

Cisco Systems has higher revenue and earnings than HP. HP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cisco Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Cisco Systems $63.33B 6.69 $13.27B $3.34 32.17 HP $55.30B 0.53 $2.53B $2.62 12.49

Is CSCO or HPQ more profitable?

Cisco Systems has a net margin of 20.95% compared to HP's net margin of 4.14%. Cisco Systems' return on equity of 30.16% beat HP's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Cisco Systems 20.95% 30.16% 11.69% HP 4.14% -947.78% 7.43%

Does the media prefer CSCO or HPQ?

In the previous week, Cisco Systems had 34 more articles in the media than HP. MarketBeat recorded 55 mentions for Cisco Systems and 21 mentions for HP. Cisco Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.33 beat HP's score of 0.89 indicating that Cisco Systems is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Cisco Systems 44 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive HP 8 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, HPQ or NVDA?

NVIDIA has higher revenue and earnings than HP. HP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NVIDIA, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio HP $55.30B 0.53 $2.53B $2.62 12.49 NVIDIA $215.94B 24.37 $120.07B $7.91 27.61

Is HPQ or NVDA more profitable?

NVIDIA has a net margin of 63.66% compared to HP's net margin of 4.14%. NVIDIA's return on equity of 96.04% beat HP's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets HP 4.14% -947.78% 7.43% NVIDIA 63.66% 96.04% 71.00%

Does the media refer more to HPQ or NVDA?

In the previous week, NVIDIA had 290 more articles in the media than HP. MarketBeat recorded 311 mentions for NVIDIA and 21 mentions for HP. HP's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat NVIDIA's score of 0.87 indicating that HP is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment HP 8 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive NVIDIA 175 Very Positive mention(s) 51 Positive mention(s) 50 Neutral mention(s) 26 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better earnings & valuation, BRK.A or HPQ?

Berkshire Hathaway has higher revenue and earnings than HP. HP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Berkshire Hathaway, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Berkshire Hathaway $371.44B 2.93 $66.97B $59.66 thousand 12.74 HP $55.30B 0.53 $2.53B $2.62 12.49

Is BRK.A or HPQ more profitable?

Berkshire Hathaway has a net margin of 22.30% compared to HP's net margin of 4.14%. Berkshire Hathaway's return on equity of 6.62% beat HP's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Berkshire Hathaway 22.30% 6.62% 3.87% HP 4.14% -947.78% 7.43%

Does the media favor BRK.A or HPQ?

In the previous week, HP had 3 more articles in the media than Berkshire Hathaway. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for HP and 18 mentions for Berkshire Hathaway. HP's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Berkshire Hathaway's score of 0.10 indicating that HP is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Berkshire Hathaway 6 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral HP 8 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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HPQ vs. AAPL, AMAT, CSCO, NVDA, and BRK.A

Should you buy HP stock or one of its competitors? HP's main competitors and comparable companies include Apple (AAPL), Applied Materials (AMAT), Cisco Systems (CSCO), NVIDIA (NVDA), and Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does HP compare to Apple?

HP (NYSE:HPQ) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations and valuation.

HP presently has a consensus target price of $25.77, indicating a potential downside of 21.28%. Apple has a consensus target price of $334.91, indicating a potential upside of 2.55%. Given Apple's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Apple is more favorable than HP.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
HP	5 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.06
Apple	4 Sell rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	22 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.51

77.5% of HP shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.7% of Apple shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of HP shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Apple shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Apple had 379 more articles in the media than HP. MarketBeat recorded 400 mentions for Apple and 21 mentions for HP. HP's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Apple's score of 0.60 indicating that HP is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
HP	8 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Apple	176 Very Positive mention(s)	57 Positive mention(s)	105 Neutral mention(s)	40 Negative mention(s)	17 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

HP pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Apple pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. HP pays out 45.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Apple pays out 12.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. HP has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years and Apple has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years. HP is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Apple has a net margin of 27.62% compared to HP's net margin of 4.14%. Apple's return on equity of 135.46% beat HP's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
HP	4.14%	-947.78%	7.43%
Apple	27.62%	135.46%	34.11%

HP has a beta of 1.18, suggesting that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Apple has a beta of 1.08, suggesting that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

Apple has higher revenue and earnings than HP. HP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Apple, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
HP	$55.30B	0.53	$2.53B	$2.62	12.49
Apple	$416.16B	11.45	$112.01B	$8.72	37.45

Summary

Apple beats HP on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does HP compare to Applied Materials?

HP (NYSE:HPQ) and Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, profitability, dividends, earnings and media sentiment.

77.5% of HP shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.6% of Applied Materials shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of HP shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Applied Materials shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Applied Materials has lower revenue, but higher earnings than HP. HP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Applied Materials, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
HP	$55.30B	0.53	$2.53B	$2.62	12.49
Applied Materials	$28.37B	12.70	$7.00B	$11.60	39.14

In the previous week, Applied Materials had 34 more articles in the media than HP. MarketBeat recorded 55 mentions for Applied Materials and 21 mentions for HP. Applied Materials' average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat HP's score of 0.89 indicating that Applied Materials is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
HP	8 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Applied Materials	40 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

HP pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Applied Materials pays an annual dividend of $2.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. HP pays out 45.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Applied Materials pays out 18.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. HP has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years and Applied Materials has increased its dividend for 8 consecutive years. HP is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

HP has a beta of 1.18, meaning that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Applied Materials has a beta of 1.6, meaning that its share price is 60% more volatile than the broader market.

HP currently has a consensus price target of $25.77, indicating a potential downside of 21.28%. Applied Materials has a consensus price target of $658.45, indicating a potential upside of 45.03%. Given Applied Materials' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Applied Materials is more favorable than HP.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
HP	5 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.06
Applied Materials	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	27 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88

Applied Materials has a net margin of 30.05% compared to HP's net margin of 4.14%. Applied Materials' return on equity of 38.02% beat HP's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
HP	4.14%	-947.78%	7.43%
Applied Materials	30.05%	38.02%	22.09%

Summary

Applied Materials beats HP on 16 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does HP compare to Cisco Systems?

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) and HP (NYSE:HPQ) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and risk.

Cisco Systems has a net margin of 20.95% compared to HP's net margin of 4.14%. Cisco Systems' return on equity of 30.16% beat HP's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Cisco Systems	20.95%	30.16%	11.69%
HP	4.14%	-947.78%	7.43%

73.3% of Cisco Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.5% of HP shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Cisco Systems shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of HP shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Cisco Systems had 34 more articles in the media than HP. MarketBeat recorded 55 mentions for Cisco Systems and 21 mentions for HP. Cisco Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.33 beat HP's score of 0.89 indicating that Cisco Systems is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Cisco Systems	44 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
HP	8 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Cisco Systems currently has a consensus target price of $129.68, suggesting a potential upside of 20.70%. HP has a consensus target price of $25.77, suggesting a potential downside of 21.28%. Given Cisco Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Cisco Systems is more favorable than HP.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Cisco Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80
HP	5 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.06

Cisco Systems pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. HP pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Cisco Systems pays out 50.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. HP pays out 45.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Cisco Systems has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years and HP has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years. HP is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Cisco Systems has higher revenue and earnings than HP. HP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cisco Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Cisco Systems	$63.33B	6.69	$13.27B	$3.34	32.17
HP	$55.30B	0.53	$2.53B	$2.62	12.49

Cisco Systems has a beta of 1, indicating that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, HP has a beta of 1.18, indicating that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Cisco Systems beats HP on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does HP compare to NVIDIA?

HP (NYSE:HPQ) and NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations and valuation.

HP pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. NVIDIA pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. HP pays out 45.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. NVIDIA pays out 12.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. HP has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years and NVIDIA has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. HP is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

HP has a beta of 1.18, indicating that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NVIDIA has a beta of 2.22, indicating that its stock price is 122% more volatile than the broader market.

NVIDIA has a net margin of 63.66% compared to HP's net margin of 4.14%. NVIDIA's return on equity of 96.04% beat HP's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
HP	4.14%	-947.78%	7.43%
NVIDIA	63.66%	96.04%	71.00%

In the previous week, NVIDIA had 290 more articles in the media than HP. MarketBeat recorded 311 mentions for NVIDIA and 21 mentions for HP. HP's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat NVIDIA's score of 0.87 indicating that HP is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
HP	8 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
NVIDIA	175 Very Positive mention(s)	51 Positive mention(s)	50 Neutral mention(s)	26 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

HP currently has a consensus target price of $25.77, indicating a potential downside of 21.28%. NVIDIA has a consensus target price of $324.34, indicating a potential upside of 48.53%. Given NVIDIA's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe NVIDIA is more favorable than HP.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
HP	5 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.06
NVIDIA	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	50 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.02

77.5% of HP shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.3% of NVIDIA shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of HP shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.9% of NVIDIA shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

NVIDIA has higher revenue and earnings than HP. HP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NVIDIA, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
HP	$55.30B	0.53	$2.53B	$2.62	12.49
NVIDIA	$215.94B	24.37	$120.07B	$7.91	27.61

Summary

NVIDIA beats HP on 15 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does HP compare to Berkshire Hathaway?

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) and HP (NYSE:HPQ) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, risk, media sentiment and valuation.

In the previous week, HP had 3 more articles in the media than Berkshire Hathaway. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for HP and 18 mentions for Berkshire Hathaway. HP's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Berkshire Hathaway's score of 0.10 indicating that HP is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Berkshire Hathaway	6 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
HP	8 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Berkshire Hathaway has higher revenue and earnings than HP. HP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Berkshire Hathaway, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Berkshire Hathaway	$371.44B	2.93	$66.97B	$59.66 thousand	12.74
HP	$55.30B	0.53	$2.53B	$2.62	12.49

Berkshire Hathaway has a net margin of 22.30% compared to HP's net margin of 4.14%. Berkshire Hathaway's return on equity of 6.62% beat HP's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Berkshire Hathaway	22.30%	6.62%	3.87%
HP	4.14%	-947.78%	7.43%

Berkshire Hathaway has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HP has a beta of 1.18, indicating that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

23.0% of Berkshire Hathaway shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.5% of HP shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Berkshire Hathaway shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of HP shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Berkshire Hathaway currently has a consensus price target of $787,337.00, suggesting a potential upside of 3.55%. HP has a consensus price target of $25.77, suggesting a potential downside of 21.28%. Given Berkshire Hathaway's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Berkshire Hathaway is more favorable than HP.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Berkshire Hathaway	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
HP	5 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.06

Summary

Berkshire Hathaway beats HP on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	HP	Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals Industry	Technology Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$29.21B	$115.03B	$30.05B	$23.36B
Dividend Yield	3.70%	1.67%	2.74%	3.78%
P/E Ratio	12.49	27.34	75.40	28.46
Price / Sales	0.53	82.95	592.07	20.61
Price / Cash	7.79	20.94	47.87	34.40
Price / Book	-327.34	7.81	7.65	4.70
Net Income	$2.53B	$3.49B	$703.62M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	0.23%	-2.97%	-1.87%	-2.42%
1 Month Performance	12.53%	-0.53%	-3.70%	-2.95%
1 Year Performance	15.50%	75.70%	179.94%	8.84%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
HPQ HP	3.3081 of 5 stars	$32.73 +1.1%	$25.77 -21.3%	+15.3%	$29.21B	$55.30B	12.49	55,000	Analyst Forecast Options Volume
AAPL Apple	3.9468 of 5 stars	$319.97 flat	$330.61 +3.3%	+44.0%	$4.67T	$416.16B	36.69	166,000	Trending News Analyst Forecast Insider Trade Options Volume
AMAT Applied Materials	4.9225 of 5 stars	$454.71 flat	$658.45 +44.8%	+177.8%	$360.86B	$30.84B	39.20	36,500	Trending News Dividend Announcement Analyst Downgrade Insider Trade Gap Down
CSCO Cisco Systems	4.9908 of 5 stars	$109.20 flat	$129.68 +18.8%	+57.7%	$430.53B	$63.33B	32.69	82,400	Trending News
NVDA NVIDIA	4.8863 of 5 stars	$230.36 flat	$324.83 +41.0%	+23.1%	$5.55T	$215.94B	29.12	42,000	Trending News Analyst Upgrade Insider Trade Analyst Revision

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