DELL TECHNOLOGIES -C (DELL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DELL - US24703L2025 - Common Stock
120.53 USD
+0.87 (+0.73%)
120.45 USD
-0.08 (-0.07%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to DELL. DELL was compared to 35 industry peers in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. While DELL is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. DELL scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year DELL was profitable.
- DELL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- The Return On Assets of DELL (6.09%) is better than 82.86% 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 16.06%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (18.06%) for DELL is above the 3 year average (15.70%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.12%, DELL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- DELL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 7.41%, DELL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DELL has grown nicely.
- DELL has a Gross Margin of 20.95%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DELL underperforms 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DELL is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for DELL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for DELL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DELL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- DELL has an Altman-Z score of 1.94. 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.
- DELL's Altman-Z score of 1.94 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DELL outperforms 54.29% of its industry peers.
- DELL has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.02. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as DELL would need 7.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.02, DELL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.94 |
ROIC/WACC2.32
WACC7.77%
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 71.43% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that DELL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of DELL (0.72) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.39% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.68% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has grown by 8.08% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.42% on average over the past years.
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 17.43% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.12% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y27.07%
EPS Next 2Y21.5%
EPS Next 3Y18.76%
EPS Next 5Y17.43%
Revenue Next Year16.09%
Revenue Next 2Y13.9%
Revenue Next 3Y11.48%
Revenue Next 5Y9.12%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.19, which indicates a correct valuation of DELL.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DELL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- DELL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- DELL is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.22.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DELL is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.26. DELL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DELL indicates a rather cheap valuation: DELL is cheaper than 88.57% of the companies listed 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 | 18.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.4 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of DELL may justify a higher PE ratio.
- DELL's earnings are expected to grow with 18.76% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.49
PEG (5Y)7.83
EPS Next 2Y21.5%
EPS Next 3Y18.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- DELL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.77%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.64, DELL pays a better dividend. On top of this DELL pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- DELL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.77% |
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
- 26.71% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DELL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP26.71%
EPS Next 2Y21.5%
EPS Next 3Y18.76%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)11-25 2025-11-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-27 2026-05-27
Inst Owners73.62%
Inst Owner Change1.13%
Ins Owners5.6%
Ins Owner Change-34.75%
Market Cap80.78B
Revenue(TTM)95.57B
Net Income(TTM)5.33B
Analysts79.38
Price Target163.65 (35.78%)
Short Float %6.51%
Short Ratio3.2
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.77% |
Yearly Dividend1.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.8%
DP26.71%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date01-20 2026-01-20 (0.525)
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)0.41%
PT rev (3m)7.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)15.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.22 | ||
| P/S | 0.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.38 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.4 |
EPS(TTM)9.14
EY7.58%
EPS(NY)11.79
Fwd EY9.79%
FCF(TTM)6.64
FCFY5.51%
OCF(TTM)10.59
OCFY8.78%
SpS155.31
BVpS-3.91
TBVpS-39.7
PEG (NY)0.49
PEG (5Y)7.83
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 | 1.94 |
F-Score7
WACC7.77%
ROIC/WACC2.32
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 5Y17.43%
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 5Y9.12%
EBIT growth 1Y22.64%
EBIT growth 3Y12.46%
EBIT growth 5Y21.91%
EBIT Next Year51.59%
EBIT Next 3Y22.69%
EBIT Next 5Y16.41%
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.
What is the valuation status for DELL stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 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.
What is the valuation of DELL TECHNOLOGIES -C based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DELL TECHNOLOGIES -C (DELL) is 13.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -30.83.
What is the financial health of DELL TECHNOLOGIES -C (DELL) stock?
The financial health rating of DELL TECHNOLOGIES -C (DELL) is 3 / 10.