DELL TECHNOLOGIES -C (DELL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:DELL • US24703L2025
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This DELL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. DELL Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- DELL had positive earnings in the past year.
- DELL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years DELL has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years DELL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- DELL has a Return On Assets of 5.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DELL outperforms 83.78% of its industry peers.
- DELL has a Return On Invested Capital of 19.24%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DELL outperforms 83.78% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DELL is in line with the industry average of 15.19%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (17.10%) for DELL is below the current ROIC(19.24%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.86% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 19.24% |
ROA(3y)5.25%
ROA(5y)4.89%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.1%
ROIC(5y)15.32%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.23%, DELL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- DELL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of DELL (7.48%) is better than 78.38% of its industry peers.
- DELL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 20.00%, DELL is not doing good in the industry: 64.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- DELL's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.23% | ||
| GM | 20% |
OM growth 3Y5.86%
OM growth 5Y9.26%
PM growth 3Y29.83%
PM growth 5Y6.87%
GM growth 3Y-3.38%
GM growth 5Y-2.96%
2. DELL Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DELL is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DELL has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, DELL has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, DELL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- DELL has an Altman-Z score of 2.14. 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.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.14, DELL is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- DELL has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.68. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as DELL would need 3.68 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- DELL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.68) than 64.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.14 |
ROIC/WACC2.37
WACC8.12%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.91 indicates that DELL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- DELL's Current ratio of 0.91 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DELL is outperformed by 78.38% of its industry peers.
- DELL has a Quick Ratio of 0.91. 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 Quick ratio of 0.75. This is in the lower half of the industry: DELL underperforms 67.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. DELL Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 29.54% over the past year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, DELL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.31% on average per year.
- DELL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 18.80%.
- Measured over the past years, DELL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.55% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.54%
EPS 3Y10.75%
EPS 5Y5.31%
EPS Q2Q%45.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.8%
Revenue growth 3Y3.53%
Revenue growth 5Y5.55%
Sales Q2Q%39.48%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, DELL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.98% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.52% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y27.32%
EPS Next 2Y20.14%
EPS Next 3Y18.31%
EPS Next 5Y16.98%
Revenue Next Year25.59%
Revenue Next 2Y16.79%
Revenue Next 3Y12.53%
Revenue Next 5Y6.52%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. DELL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.52 indicates a rather expensive valuation of DELL.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DELL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DELL is cheaper than 70.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- DELL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.71, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- DELL is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.12.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DELL is valued a bit cheaper than 67.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DELL to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.09), we can say DELL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DELL is valued a bit cheaper than 75.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- DELL's 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.
- DELL's earnings are expected to grow with 18.31% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)3.86
EPS Next 2Y20.14%
EPS Next 3Y18.31%
5. DELL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- DELL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.31%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- DELL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.71. DELL pays more dividend than 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, DELL is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
5.2 History
- DELL has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- DELL has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- 24.58% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DELL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP24.58%
EPS Next 2Y20.14%
EPS Next 3Y18.31%
DELL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
212.36
+8.12 (+3.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Earnings (Next)05-28 2026-05-28
Inst Owners84.31%
Inst Owner Change-0.49%
Ins Owners6.66%
Ins Owner Change0.19%
Market Cap137.13B
Revenue(TTM)113.54B
Net Income(TTM)5.94B
Analysts80
Price Target175.2 (-17.5%)
Short Float %8.02%
Short Ratio2.59
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
Yearly Dividend2.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP24.58%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date04-21 2026-04-21 (0.63)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.41%
Min EPS beat(2)2.72%
Max EPS beat(2)8.11%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.08%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.96%
Max EPS beat(4)8.11%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.69%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)13.69%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)15.23%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.14%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.14%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.67%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.23%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.05%
PT rev (1m)10.73%
PT rev (3m)7.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)24.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)21.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)12.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.12 | ||
| P/S | 1.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.26 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)10.35
EY4.87%
EPS(NY)13.18
Fwd EY6.21%
FCF(TTM)13.24
FCFY6.24%
OCF(TTM)17.32
OCFY8.16%
SpS175.82
BVpS-3.83
TBVpS-41.11
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)3.86
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.86% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 22.32% | ||
| ROIC | 19.24% | ||
| ROICexc | 27.61% | ||
| ROICexgc | 303.65% | ||
| OM | 7.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.23% | ||
| GM | 20% | ||
| FCFM | 7.53% |
ROA(3y)5.25%
ROA(5y)4.89%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.1%
ROIC(5y)15.32%
ROICexc(3y)21.92%
ROICexc(5y)19.82%
ROICexgc(3y)303.47%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)19.84%
ROCE(5y)17.77%
ROICexgc growth 3Y20.55%
ROICexgc growth 5Y91.77%
ROICexc growth 3Y13.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y35.71%
OM growth 3Y5.86%
OM growth 5Y9.26%
PM growth 3Y29.83%
PM growth 5Y6.87%
GM growth 3Y-3.38%
GM growth 5Y-2.96%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.68 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 144.07% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.14 |
F-Score6
WACC8.12%
ROIC/WACC2.37
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)2.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.78%
Profit Quality(3y)119.84%
Profit Quality(5y)103.5%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.54%
EPS 3Y10.75%
EPS 5Y5.31%
EPS Q2Q%45.15%
EPS Next Y27.32%
EPS Next 2Y20.14%
EPS Next 3Y18.31%
EPS Next 5Y16.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.8%
Revenue growth 3Y3.53%
Revenue growth 5Y5.55%
Sales Q2Q%39.48%
Revenue Next Year25.59%
Revenue Next 2Y16.79%
Revenue Next 3Y12.53%
Revenue Next 5Y6.52%
EBIT growth 1Y22.59%
EBIT growth 3Y9.6%
EBIT growth 5Y15.32%
EBIT Next Year51.46%
EBIT Next 3Y20.83%
EBIT Next 5Y13.57%
FCF growth 1Y357.57%
FCF growth 3Y147.81%
FCF growth 5Y-1.72%
OCF growth 1Y147.4%
OCF growth 3Y46.39%
OCF growth 5Y-0.39%
DELL TECHNOLOGIES -C / DELL Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for DELL stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DELL.
What is the valuation status for DELL stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to DELL TECHNOLOGIES -C (DELL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is DELL TECHNOLOGIES -C (DELL) stock?
DELL TECHNOLOGIES -C (DELL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for DELL TECHNOLOGIES -C (DELL) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DELL TECHNOLOGIES -C (DELL) is expected to grow by 27.32% in the next year.
Is the dividend of DELL TECHNOLOGIES -C sustainable?
The dividend rating of DELL TECHNOLOGIES -C (DELL) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.58%.