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DELL

S&P 500
Favorable · 58/100

Dell Technologies

Information Technology
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

$418.71

2.2%

Updated Today 7:15 PM ET

Price — Past Year

▲ Up 251.3% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$265.47B

P/E

31.95x

Forward P/E (est.)

22.82x

ROE

130.7%

Revenue Growth

38.6%

EPS Growth

92.1%

Profit Margin

6.3%

FCF Yield

1.7%

Debt / Equity

13.29x

ROIC

22.0%

Interest Coverage

5.43x

Current Ratio

0.95x

Dividend Yield

0.6%

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

5.6%

Rating Score

58/100

Technical Analysis (Educational)
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Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what DELL's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. DELL trades near $418.71, above its 50-day average ($282.33) and 200-day average ($173.61). Price above both averages, with the shorter one above the longer, is the textbook definition of an uptrend — momentum favours buyers.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 47 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently negative — short-term momentum is fading.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. DELL's is $31.56 (~7.5% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month DELL found buyers near $240.27 (support) and sellers near $469.47 (resistance); its 52-week range is $110.22–$469.47. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 1.2× the 20-day average — about normal. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Business Overview
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Dell Technologies (DELL) is a mega-cap company in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry, part of the Information Technology sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $265.47B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $113.54B in revenue and $5.94B in net profit.

Our model rates DELL Favorable (58/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Revenue Growth
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4Y CAGR

2.9%

Revenue moved from $101.20B in 2022 to $113.54B in 2026, a 2.9% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a strong 38.6% year over year. Consistent top-line growth is one sign of healthy demand.

Profitability
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Gross Margin

20.0%

Operating Margin

7.2%

Net Margin

5.2%

ROE

130.7%

Dell Technologies keeps about 6.3% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 20.0% gross margin and 7.2% operating margin. Return on equity is 130.7% and return on invested capital about 22.0%. Margins are moderate — typical of a competitive but profitable business.

Debt Analysis
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Total Debt

$31.16B

Net Debt

$19.58B

Net Debt / EBITDA

2.4x

Debt / Equity

13.29x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 13.3x, and operating profit covers interest about 5.4x, with a current ratio of 0.9x. That is elevated leverage, which raises risk if earnings or rates move against it. It carries roughly $31.16B of total debt against $11.58B of cash.

Cash Flow Analysis
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Operating CF

$11.19B

Free Cash Flow

$8.55B

FCF Margin

7.5%

In the latest year Dell Technologies produced about $11.19B of operating cash flow and $8.55B of free cash flow after capital spending. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 1.7% on today's price. Cash flow is what ultimately pays shareholders, so it is worth tracking over time.

Valuation Analysis
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P/E

31.95x

P/S

2.34x

P/B

18.77x

EV / EBITDA

25.18x

DELL trades at 32.0x trailing earnings (about 22.8x on estimated forward earnings), 2.3x sales, and 18.8x book value. Reverse-engineering today's price implies the market expects roughly 5.6% long-term free-cash-flow growth. That is a premium multiple that needs growth to justify it.

Metrics vs. Typical Range

Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.

TTM P/E
32.0xExpensive
Forward P/E
22.8xFair
P/S ratio
2.3xFair
Revenue growth
38.6%Strong
EPS growth
92.1%Strong
Gross margin
20.0%Weak
Net margin
6.3%Weak
ROE
130.7%Strong

Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How DELL stacks up against its Information Technology peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Information Technology sector (72 S&P 500 companies), DELL ranks #40 of 72 by our overall rating. It trades at roughly in line versus the sector on earnings (32x P/E vs. 35.6x median) with a higher return on equity (130.7% vs. 25.6%) and faster revenue growth (38.6% vs. 17.4%).

P/E vs sector

32x

median 35.6x

ROE vs sector

130.7%

median 25.6%

Growth vs sector

38.6%

median 17.4%

Sector rank

#40

of 72 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
DELLThis stock32x38.6%Favorable· 58
STX99.7x28.9%Neutral· 57
WDC37.9x32.0%Strong· 77
SNDK76x82.8%Strong· 78
HPE40.3x22.6%Neutral· 46
NTAP24x5.4%Neutral· 57
HPQ8.4x5.7%Neutral· 53
SMCI15.9x56.2%Favorable· 64
Information Technology median35.6x17.4%61/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianSTXWDCSNDKHPENTAPHPQSMCIDELLP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Information Technology companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 72 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$862.37$1,452.41

vs. $418.71 today · expected CAGR 16%28%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$157.82B$219.37B$304.92B$423.84B$589.14B
Net income$7.89B$10.97B$15.25B$21.19B$29.46B
EPS$12.16$16.90$23.49$32.65$45.39
Share price (low)$231.01$321.11$446.34$620.41$862.37
Share price (high)$389.07$540.81$751.73$1,044.90$1,452.41
CAGR (low–high)-45% / -7%-12% / 14%2% / 22%10% / 26%16% / 28%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case

The case for DELL:

  • Revenue is growing 38.6% a year, a sign of real demand.
  • Strong return on equity (130.7%) shows capital is put to work well.
  • Our model's overall read is Favorable (58/100).
Bear Case

The case against DELL:

  • Elevated leverage (debt/equity 13.3x) adds financial risk.
  • Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Key Risks
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Valuation risk — at 32.0x earnings, disappointing results could compress the multiple.

Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 13.3x magnifies the impact of higher rates or weaker earnings.

Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
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On balance, the fundamentals screen favourably: Dell Technologies is a mega-cap information technology business still growing nicely, with modest profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 32.0x earnings, which our model scores Favorable (58/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.