Dell Technologies Inc.
Dell Technologies Inc. Fundamental Analysis
Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) shows weak financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of 17.58, profit margin of 5.23%, and ROE of -2.18%. The company generates $110.0B in annual revenue with moderate year-over-year growth of 8.08%.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of -39.1/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The F grade reflects weak fundamentals and significant financial concerns.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze DELL's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
WeakDELL struggles to generate sufficient returns from assets.
Valuation Score
ExcellentDELL trades at attractive valuation levels.
Growth Score
ExcellentDELL delivers strong and consistent growth momentum.
Financial Health Score
ModerateDELL shows balanced financial health with some risks.
Profitability Score
WeakDELL struggles to sustain strong margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is DELL Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
DELL trades at 17.58 times earnings. This indicates a fair valuation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, DELL's PEG of 1.25 indicates fair valuation.
Price to Book
The market values Dell Technologies Inc. at -42.25 times its book value. This may indicate undervaluation.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at 10.17 times EBITDA. This signals the market has high growth expectations.
How Well Does DELL Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, Dell Technologies Inc. keeps $5.23 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate 7.18 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $-2.18 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
Dell Technologies Inc. generates $5.86 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
Dell Technologies Inc. generates limited operating cash flow of $10.83B, signaling weaker underlying cash strength.
Free Cash Flow
Dell Technologies Inc. produces free cash flow of $8.28B, offering steady but limited capital for shareholder returns and expansion.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $12.36 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
DELL converts 8.46% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
17.58
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
1.25
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
-42.25
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
0.89
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
-12.75
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
0.91
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
-2.18
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
0.06
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
0.21
vs 25 benchmark
How DELL Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | DELL Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 17.58 | 34.43 | Better (Cheaper) |
| ROE | -218.24% | 1135.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | 5.23% | -134808.00% (disorted) | Weak |
| Debt/Equity | -12.75 | 7.92 | Strong (Low Leverage) |
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | 5.77 | Weak Liquidity |
| ROA | 5.86% | -310795.00% (disorted) | Weak |
DELL outperforms its industry in 2 out of 6 key metrics, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews Dell Technologies Inc.'s 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
17.19%
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
High GrowthEPS CAGR
3.46%
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
GrowingFCF CAGR
-49.39%
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
Declining