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Dell TechnologiesXSWX:DELL 49 Days Sales Outstanding is 46.67 as of Jul. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 45.17. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DELL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF186.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,463 Hardware companies, Dell Technologies ranks better than 82.18% on this metric.
Dell Technologies (XSWX:DELL) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
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Dell Technologies Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dell Technologies's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:
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XSWX:DELL vs ANET, SNDK, STX: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Dell Technologies's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Dell Technologies's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dell Technologies's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Dell Technologies Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (XSWX:DELL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 46.67 as of Jul. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Dell Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.17. Over the past decade, Dell Technologies' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 37.51 to 53.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Dell Technologies ranks #439 out of 2463 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Dell Technologies' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Dell Technologies' current Days Sales Outstanding of 46.67 is near median its 10-year median of 45.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.51 to a high of 53.48. The Hardware industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 72.40. Dell Technologies' value of 46.67 is 35.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dell Technologies ranks #439 out of 2463 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 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dell Technologies' Days Sales Outstanding compare to ANET and SNDK?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Dell Technologies ranks #439 out of 2463 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Dell Technologies in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 72.40. Dell Technologies' value of 46.67 is 35.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Dell Technologies' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 37.51 to 53.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.17 vs. the industry median of 72.40, 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 Sales Outstanding for a Hardware company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Hardware companies is 72.40, based on 2,463 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dell Technologies's current Days Sales Outstanding of 46.67 is 35.5% 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 Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Dell Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 72.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dell Technologies's current Days Sales Outstanding is 46.67, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.17. 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 (XSWX:DELL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF186.78, compared to a current price of CHF474.05 — trading 153.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 46.67, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.17 and 35.5% below the Hardware industry median of 72.40. Dell Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dell Technologies (XSWX:DELL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 46.67 as of Jul. 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 CHF474.05 is trading 153.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF186.78.
GuruFocus considers Dell Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:DELL:
Days Sales Outstanding: 46.67 (near median its 10-year median of 45.17)
GF Value™: CHF186.78 vs. price of CHF474.05 (153.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.5% below the Hardware median (#439 of 2463)
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 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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