Dell Technologies (XSWX:DELL) Days Inventory: 32.28 (As of Apr. 2026) — 57% Above Median


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What is Dell Technologies Days Inventory?

Dell Technologies XSWX:DELL +7.37% 69 Days Inventory is 32.28 as of Apr. 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 20.56. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DELL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF152.53. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,416 Hardware companies, Dell Technologies ranks better than 91.23% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Dell Technologies's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF10,047 Mil. Dell Technologies's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF28,401 Mil. Hence, Dell Technologies's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 32.28.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dell Technologies's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:DELL' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.64   Med: 20.56   Max: 34.46
Current: 31.68

During the past 12 years, Dell Technologies's highest Days Inventory was 34.46. The lowest was 15.64. And the median was 20.56.

XSWX:DELL's Days Inventory is ranked better than
91.23% of 2416 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.31 vs XSWX:DELL: 31.68

Dell Technologies's Days Inventory declined from Apr. 2025 (36.47) to Apr. 2026 (32.28).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Dell Technologies's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.83.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Dell Technologies's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.29.


Dell Technologies  (XSWX:DELL) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Dell Technologies's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Dell Technologies's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=10046.9615 / 34529.959
=0.29

* 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.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Dell Technologies Days Inventory Related Terms


Dell Technologies Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dell Technologies's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory Chart

Dell Technologies Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.13 24.39 23.73 24.89 36.52

Dell Technologies Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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XSWX:DELL vs SNDK, STX, WDC: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Dell Technologies's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Dell Technologies's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dell Technologies's Days Inventory falls into.


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Dell Technologies Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Dell Technologies's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Jan. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Jan. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jan. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jan. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (6108.874 + 8238.968) / 2 ) / 71701.991*365
=7173.921 / 71701.991*365
=36.52

Dell Technologies's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (8238.968 + 11854.955) / 2 ) / 28400.856*365 / 4
=10046.9615 / 28400.856*365 / 4
=32.28

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 32.28 mean?
Dell Technologies (XSWX:DELL) has a Days Inventory of 32.28 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Dell Technologies and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 20.56. Over the past decade, Dell Technologies' Days Inventory has ranged from 15.64 to 34.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Dell Technologies ranks #212 out of 2416 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is Dell Technologies' Days Inventory too high?
Dell Technologies' current Days Inventory of 32.28 is 57% above median its 10-year median of 20.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.64 to a high of 34.46. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.31. Dell Technologies' value of 32.28 is 65.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dell Technologies ranks #212 out of 2416 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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' Days Inventory compare to SNDK and STX?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Dell Technologies ranks #212 out of 2416 companies for Days Inventory. This places Dell Technologies in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.31. Dell Technologies' value of 32.28 is 65.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Dell Technologies' own Days Inventory has ranged from 15.64 to 34.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.56 vs. the industry median of 94.31, Dell Technologies has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for a Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.31, based on 2,416 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dell Technologies's current Days Inventory of 32.28 is 65.8% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Dell Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dell Technologies's current Days Inventory is 32.28, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 20.56. 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 Days Inventory of 32.28. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF152.53, compared to a current price of CHF340.95 — trading 123.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 32.28, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 20.56 and 65.8% below the Hardware industry median of 94.31. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dell Technologies (XSWX:DELL), the current Days Inventory is 32.28 as of Apr. 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 CHF340.95 is trading 123.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF152.53.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:DELL:

  • Days Inventory: 32.28 (57% above median its 10-year median of 20.56)
  • GF Value™: CHF152.53 vs. price of CHF340.95 (123.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.8% below the Hardware median (#212 of 2416)

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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