DELL TECHNOLOGIES -C (DELL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DELL - US24703L2025 - Common Stock
127.44 USD
-1.8 (-1.39%)
Taking everything into account, DELL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DELL was compared to 35 industry peers in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. There are concerns on the financial health of DELL while its profitability can be described as average. DELL is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DELL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DELL had a positive cash flow from operations.
DELL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years DELL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
DELL's Return On Assets of 6.09% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DELL outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
DELL's Return On Invested Capital of 18.06% is amongst the best of the industry. DELL outperforms 82.86% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DELL is in line with the industry average of 15.27%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.70%) for DELL is below the current ROIC(18.06%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.09% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 18.06% |
ROA(3y)4.2%
ROA(5y)4.25%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)15.7%
ROIC(5y)12.68%
1.3 Margins
DELL's Profit Margin of 5.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DELL outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DELL has declined.
DELL has a Operating Margin of 7.41%. This is in the better half of the industry: DELL outperforms 74.29% of its industry peers.
DELL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DELL has a worse Gross Margin (20.95%) than 62.86% of its industry peers.
DELL's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.12% | ||
| GM | 20.95% |
OM growth 3Y14.62%
OM growth 5Y19.03%
PM growth 3Y-4.39%
PM growth 5Y-2.46%
GM growth 3Y0.92%
GM growth 5Y-1.79%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
DELL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DELL has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, DELL has less shares outstanding
DELL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
DELL has an Altman-Z score of 1.98. This is not the best score and indicates that DELL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of DELL (1.98) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DELL is 7.02, which is on the high side as it means it would take DELL, 7.02 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DELL (7.02) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.98 |
ROIC/WACC2.31
WACC7.81%
2.3 Liquidity
DELL has a Current Ratio of 0.85. This is a bad value and indicates that DELL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DELL has a worse Current ratio (0.85) than 77.14% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that DELL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DELL has a Quick ratio of 0.72. This is in the lower half of the industry: DELL underperforms 62.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DELL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.39%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.68% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, DELL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.08% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DELL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.42% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.39%
EPS 3Y-1.89%
EPS 5Y1.68%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.89%
Revenue growth 5Y2.42%
Sales Q2Q%0%
3.2 Future
DELL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.97% yearly.
DELL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y27.07%
EPS Next 2Y21.5%
EPS Next 3Y18.76%
EPS Next 5Y15.97%
Revenue Next Year16.09%
Revenue Next 2Y13.9%
Revenue Next 3Y11.48%
Revenue Next 5Y8.21%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.94 indicates a correct valuation of DELL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DELL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.92. DELL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
DELL is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.80.
DELL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DELL is cheaper than 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
DELL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DELL is valued cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
DELL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DELL is cheaper than 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
DELL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DELL's earnings are expected to grow with 18.76% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)8.28
EPS Next 2Y21.5%
EPS Next 3Y18.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.64%, DELL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
DELL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.58. DELL pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, DELL has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.64% |
5.2 History
The dividend of DELL decreases each year by -6.80%.
DELL has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
DELL has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.8%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
DELL pays out 26.71% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP26.71%
EPS Next 2Y21.5%
EPS Next 3Y18.76%
NYSE:DELL (12/29/2025, 2:40:08 PM)
127.44
-1.8 (-1.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners72.12%
Inst Owner Change1.7%
Ins Owners5.55%
Ins Owner Change-34.75%
Market Cap85.41B
Revenue(TTM)95.57B
Net Income(TTM)5.33B
Analysts79.38
Price Target163.65 (28.41%)
Short Float %5.86%
Short Ratio2.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.64% |
Yearly Dividend1.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.8%
DP26.71%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.77%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.18%
Max EPS beat(2)2.72%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.1%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.96%
Max EPS beat(4)4%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.79%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)13.68%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)13.89%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.16%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.07%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.07%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.22%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.08%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.44%
PT rev (1m)-0.33%
PT rev (3m)9.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)14.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)16.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.65%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.92%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.8 | ||
| P/S | 0.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.04 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10 |
EPS(TTM)9.14
EY7.17%
EPS(NY)11.79
Fwd EY9.26%
FCF(TTM)6.64
FCFY5.21%
OCF(TTM)10.59
OCFY8.31%
SpS155.31
BVpS-3.91
TBVpS-39.7
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)8.28
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.09% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 20.86% | ||
| ROIC | 18.06% | ||
| ROICexc | 24.36% | ||
| ROICexgc | 195.84% | ||
| OM | 7.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.12% | ||
| GM | 20.95% | ||
| FCFM | 4.27% |
ROA(3y)4.2%
ROA(5y)4.25%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)15.7%
ROIC(5y)12.68%
ROICexc(3y)19.22%
ROICexc(5y)15.74%
ROICexgc(3y)262.93%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)18.13%
ROCE(5y)14.64%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y9.13%
ROICexc growth 5Y39.04%
OM growth 3Y14.62%
OM growth 5Y19.03%
PM growth 3Y-4.39%
PM growth 5Y-2.46%
GM growth 3Y0.92%
GM growth 5Y-1.79%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.02 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.2 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 84.76% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.54% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.51% | ||
| Profit Quality | 83.46% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.98 |
F-Score7
WACC7.81%
ROIC/WACC2.31
Cap/Depr(3y)87.84%
Cap/Depr(5y)72.71%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.8%
Profit Quality(3y)79.48%
Profit Quality(5y)132.07%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.39%
EPS 3Y-1.89%
EPS 5Y1.68%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y27.07%
EPS Next 2Y21.5%
EPS Next 3Y18.76%
EPS Next 5Y15.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.89%
Revenue growth 5Y2.42%
Sales Q2Q%0%
Revenue Next Year16.09%
Revenue Next 2Y13.9%
Revenue Next 3Y11.48%
Revenue Next 5Y8.21%
EBIT growth 1Y22.64%
EBIT growth 3Y12.46%
EBIT growth 5Y21.91%
EBIT Next Year51.59%
EBIT Next 3Y22.69%
EBIT Next 5Y14.8%
FCF growth 1Y-37.06%
FCF growth 3Y-37.1%
FCF growth 5Y-22.54%
OCF growth 1Y-28.01%
OCF growth 3Y-24.02%
OCF growth 5Y-13.42%
DELL TECHNOLOGIES -C / DELL FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for DELL stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DELL.
Can you provide the valuation status for DELL TECHNOLOGIES -C?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to DELL TECHNOLOGIES -C (DELL). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of DELL stock?
DELL TECHNOLOGIES -C (DELL) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for DELL stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DELL TECHNOLOGIES -C (DELL) is expected to grow by 27.07% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of DELL TECHNOLOGIES -C (DELL) stock?
The dividend rating of DELL TECHNOLOGIES -C (DELL) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 26.71%.