DELL (Dell Technologies) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.63 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 174% Above Median

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What is Dell Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Dell Technologies DELL -12.73% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.63 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 174% above its 10-year median of 0.96. GuruFocus rates DELL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $195.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,975 Hardware companies, Dell Technologies ranks worse than 66.38% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Dell Technologies's current share price is $399.28. Dell Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $151.98. Dell Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.63.

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

DELL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69   Med: 0.96   Max: 3.01
Current: 3.01

During the past years, Dell Technologies's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.01. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 0.96.

DELL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
66.38% of 1975 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.44 vs DELL: 3.01

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Dell Technologies's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $66.832. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $151.98 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Dell Technologies  (NYSE:DELL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Dell Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Dell Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dell Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

Dell Technologies Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Dell Technologies Quarterly Data
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DELL vs SNDK, STX, WDC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Dell Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Dell Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dell Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Dell Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.

Dell Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=399.28/151.98
=2.63

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=66.832/333.0200*333.0200
=66.832

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Dell Technologies Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201607 18.206 240.628 25.196
201610 22.614 241.729 31.154
201701 28.668 242.839 39.314
201704 25.054 244.524 34.121
201707 27.172 244.786 36.966
201710 27.220 246.663 36.750
201801 30.571 247.867 41.073
201804 29.726 250.546 39.511
201807 31.933 252.006 42.199
201810 31.293 252.885 41.209
201901 33.159 251.712 43.870
201904 29.172 255.548 38.016
201907 31.119 256.571 40.391
201910 30.459 257.346 39.416
202001 22.139 257.971 28.580
202004 29.003 256.389 37.672
202007 29.873 259.101 38.395
202010 30.457 260.388 38.953
202101 23.915 261.582 30.446
202104 28.887 267.054 36.022
202107 30.777 273.003 37.543
202110 33.533 276.589 40.375
202201 34.601 281.148 40.985
202204 33.482 289.109 38.567
202207 35.000 296.276 39.341
202210 33.272 298.012 37.181
202301 34.067 299.170 37.922
202304 28.388 303.363 31.163
202307 31.076 305.691 33.854
202310 30.069 307.671 32.546
202401 30.573 308.417 33.012
202404 30.597 313.548 32.497
202407 34.566 314.540 36.597
202410 33.983 315.664 35.851
202501 33.517 317.671 35.136
202504 33.302 320.795 34.571
202507 43.405 323.048 44.745
202510 39.713 0.000
202601 49.894 325.252 51.086
202604 66.832 333.020 66.832

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 2.63 mean?
Dell Technologies (DELL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.63 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Dell Technologies and its competitors. This is 174% above median its historical median of 0.96. Over the past decade, Dell Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 3.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Dell Technologies ranks #1311 out of 1975 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 66.4%.
Is Dell Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Dell Technologies' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.63 is 174% above median its 10-year median of 0.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 3.01. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.44. Dell Technologies' value of 2.63 is 82.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dell Technologies ranks #1311 out of 1975 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 PS Ratio compare to SNDK and STX?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Dell Technologies ranks #1311 out of 1975 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Dell Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.44. Dell Technologies' value of 2.63 is 82.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Dell Technologies' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 3.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.96 vs. the industry median of 1.44, 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 PS Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.44, based on 1,975 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dell Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.63 is 82.6% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Dell Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dell Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.63, which is 174% above median its own 10-year median of 0.96. 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 $195.79, compared to a current price of $399.28 — trading 103.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.63, which is 174% above median its 10-year median of 0.96 and 82.6% above the Hardware industry median of 1.44. Dell Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dell Technologies (DELL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.63 as of Jul. 15, 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 $399.28 is trading 103.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $195.79. GuruFocus considers Dell Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DELL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.63 (174% above median its 10-year median of 0.96)
  • GF Value™: $195.79 vs. price of $399.28 (103.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.6% above the Hardware median (#1311 of 1975)

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 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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