Dell Technologies (XSWX:DELL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 118.99 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 242% Above Median

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What is Dell Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Dell Technologies XSWX:DELL 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 118.99 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 242% above its 10-year median of 34.75. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DELL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF162.83. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,983 Hardware companies, Dell Technologies ranks worse than 99.6% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Dell Technologies's current share price is CHF324.85. Dell Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF2.73. Dell Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 118.99.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dell Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:DELL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.9   Med: 34.75   Max: 123.22
Current: 110.8

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.

XSWX:DELL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
99.6% of 1983 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs XSWX:DELL: 110.80

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 CHF-1.705. 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 CHF2.73 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Dell Technologies  (XSWX: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 Technologies Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Dell Technologies Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 22.21 33.66 43.07 31.85 59.15

XSWX: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.


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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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=324.85/2.73
=118.99

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Dell Technologies's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=-1.705/333.0200*333.0200
=-1.705

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Dell Technologies Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 3.070 240.628 4.249
201610 19.337 241.729 26.640
201701 18.895 242.839 25.912
201704 16.485 244.524 22.451
201707 15.079 244.786 20.514
201710 13.507 246.663 18.236
201801 16.179 247.867 21.737
201804 15.275 250.546 20.303
201807 14.704 252.006 19.431
201810 13.403 252.885 17.650
201901 -6.289 251.712 -8.320
201904 -6.578 255.548 -8.572
201907 -1.945 256.571 -2.525
201910 -1.185 257.346 -1.533
202001 -1.230 257.971 -1.588
202004 -1.538 256.389 -1.998
202007 0.239 259.101 0.307
202010 1.718 260.388 2.197
202101 3.474 261.582 4.423
202104 4.880 267.054 6.085
202107 5.786 273.003 7.058
202110 10.772 276.589 12.970
202201 -2.046 281.148 -2.423
202204 -3.115 289.109 -3.588
202207 -3.780 296.276 -4.249
202210 -4.807 298.012 -5.372
202301 -4.029 299.170 -4.485
202304 -3.726 303.363 -4.090
202307 -3.340 305.691 -3.639
202310 -3.366 307.671 -3.643
202401 -2.709 308.417 -2.925
202404 -3.614 313.548 -3.838
202407 -3.657 314.540 -3.872
202410 -2.804 315.664 -2.958
202501 -1.936 317.671 -2.030
202504 -3.689 320.795 -3.830
202507 -3.275 323.048 -3.376
202510 -3.134 0.000
202601 -2.992 325.252 -3.063
202604 -1.705 333.020 -1.705

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

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 118.99 mean?
Dell Technologies (XSWX:DELL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 118.99 as of Jul. 17, 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 242% 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 118.99 is 242% 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 118.99 is 5434.4% 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, 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 118.99 is 5434.4% 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 118.99 is 5434.4% 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 118.99, which is 242% 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?
Dell Technologies (XSWX:DELL) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 118.99. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF162.83, compared to a current price of CHF324.85 — trading 99.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 118.99, which is 242% above median its 10-year median of 34.75 and 5434.4% above the Hardware industry median of 2.15. Dell Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 (XSWX:DELL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 118.99 as of Jul. 17, 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 (XSWX:DELL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dell Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF324.85 is trading 99.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF162.83.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:DELL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 118.99 (242% above median its 10-year median of 34.75)
  • GF Value™: CHF162.83 vs. price of CHF324.85 (99.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5434.4% above the Hardware median (#1975 of 1983)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:DELL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dell Technologies Business Description

Address One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX, USA, 78682
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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