DELL TECHNOLOGIES -C (DELL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:DELL • US24703L2025
122.27 USD
+3.21 (+2.7%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
122.4 USD
+0.13 (+0.11%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:27:56 PM
Overall DELL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated DELL against 36 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 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.
- Each year in the past 5 years DELL has been profitable.
- DELL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- DELL has a better Return On Assets (6.09%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
- DELL has a Return On Invested Capital of 18.06%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DELL outperforms 80.56% 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 16.56%.
- 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
- DELL has a Profit Margin of 5.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DELL outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DELL has declined.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 7.41%, DELL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DELL has grown nicely.
- DELL's Gross Margin of 20.95% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DELL is outperformed by 61.11% 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.
- DELL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- DELL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- DELL has an Altman-Z score of 1.93. 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 has a Altman-Z score of 1.93. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DELL outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
- 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 better than 63.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.93 |
ROIC/WACC2.34
WACC7.71%
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.
- The Current ratio of DELL (0.85) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that DELL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- DELL's Quick ratio of 0.72 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DELL is outperformed by 63.89% 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.
- 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.
- DELL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.28% yearly.
EPS Next Y27.11%
EPS Next 2Y21.61%
EPS Next 3Y18.82%
EPS Next 5Y17.43%
Revenue Next Year16.19%
Revenue Next 2Y13.94%
Revenue Next 3Y11.58%
Revenue Next 5Y9.28%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.38, the valuation of DELL can be described as correct.
- 88.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DELL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- DELL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.99.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.35, the valuation of DELL can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DELL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.06. DELL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- DELL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DELL is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DELL is valued a bit cheaper than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.28 |
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 18.82% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.49
PEG (5Y)7.94
EPS Next 2Y21.61%
EPS Next 3Y18.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.86%, 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 0.65. DELL pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- DELL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.86% |
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.
- The dividend of DELL decreased 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 2Y21.61%
EPS Next 3Y18.82%
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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 Change3.34%
Ins Owners5.6%
Ins Owner Change-34.6%
Market Cap81.03B
Revenue(TTM)95.57B
Net Income(TTM)5.33B
Analysts80
Price Target161.27 (31.9%)
Short Float %8.49%
Short Ratio3.96
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.86% |
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)-1.45%
PT rev (3m)0.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)14.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.35 | ||
| P/S | 0.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.42 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.28 |
EPS(TTM)9.14
EY7.48%
EPS(NY)11.82
Fwd EY9.66%
FCF(TTM)6.71
FCFY5.49%
OCF(TTM)10.71
OCFY8.76%
SpS157.07
BVpS-3.95
TBVpS-40.15
PEG (NY)0.49
PEG (5Y)7.94
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 | 1.93 |
F-Score7
WACC7.71%
ROIC/WACC2.34
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 Y27.11%
EPS Next 2Y21.61%
EPS Next 3Y18.82%
EPS Next 5Y17.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.89%
Revenue growth 5Y2.42%
Sales Q2Q%0%
Revenue Next Year16.19%
Revenue Next 2Y13.94%
Revenue Next 3Y11.58%
Revenue Next 5Y9.28%
EBIT growth 1Y22.64%
EBIT growth 3Y12.46%
EBIT growth 5Y21.91%
EBIT Next Year51.55%
EBIT Next 3Y22.76%
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 13.38 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -30.93.
What is the financial health of DELL TECHNOLOGIES -C (DELL) stock?
The financial health rating of DELL TECHNOLOGIES -C (DELL) is 3 / 10.