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Dell TechnologiesDELL +1.27%69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 112.28 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 223% above its 10-year median of 34.75. GuruFocus rates DELL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $196.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,983 Hardware companies, Dell Technologies ranks worse than 99.6% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dell Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DELL'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.9 Med: 34.75 Max: 123.22
Current: 112.21
During the past years, Dell Technologies's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 123.22. The lowest was 22.90. And the median was 34.75.
DELL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 99.6% of 1983
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.15
vs DELL: 112.21
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Dell Technologies's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-2.165. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $3.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.
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Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Dell Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Dell Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dell Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Dell Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
DELL vs SNDK, STX, WDC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Dell Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Dell Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Dell Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dell Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Dell Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
Dell Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 112.28 mean?
Dell Technologies (DELL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 112.28 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Dell Technologies and its competitors. This is 223% above median its historical median of 34.75. Over the past decade, Dell Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 22.90 to 123.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Dell Technologies ranks #1975 out of 1983 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 99.6%.
Is Dell Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Dell Technologies' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 112.28 is 223% above median its 10-year median of 34.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.90 to a high of 123.22. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Dell Technologies' value of 112.28 is 5122.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dell Technologies ranks #1975 out of 1983 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dell Technologies has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dell Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SNDK and STX?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Dell Technologies ranks #1975 out of 1983 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Dell Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Dell Technologies' value of 112.28 is 5122.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Dell Technologies' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 22.90 to 123.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.75 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Dell Technologies has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.15, based on 1,983 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dell Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 112.28 is 5122.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Dell Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dell Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 112.28, which is 223% above median its own 10-year median of 34.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dell Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dell Technologies (DELL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $196.38, compared to a current price of $396.34 — trading 101.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 112.28, which is 223% above median its 10-year median of 34.75 and 5122.3% above the Hardware industry median of 2.15. Dell Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dell Technologies (DELL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 112.28 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Dell Technologies (DELL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dell Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $396.34 is trading 101.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $196.38.
GuruFocus considers Dell Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DELL:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 112.28 (223% above median its 10-year median of 34.75)
GF Value™: $196.38 vs. price of $396.34 (101.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5122.3% above the Hardware median (#1975 of 1983)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DELL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dell Technologies is a broad information technology vendor, primarily supplying hardware to enterprises. It focuses on premium and commercial personal computers, as well as enterprise on-premises data center hardware. It holds top-three shares in its core markets of personal computers, peripheral displays, mainstream servers, and external storage. Dell has a robust ecosystem of component and assembly partners and also relies heavily on channel partners to fulfill its sales.
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