Dell Technologies (XSWX:DELL) EV-to-EBITDA: 19.10 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 129% Above Median

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What is Dell Technologies EV-to-EBITDA?

Dell Technologies XSWX:DELL -10.17% 69 EV-to-EBITDA is 19.10 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 129% above its 10-year median of 8.35. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DELL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF156.93. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,895 Hardware companies, Dell Technologies ranks worse than 56.78% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Dell Technologies's enterprise value is CHF223,683 Mil. Dell Technologies's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF11,713 Mil. Therefore, Dell Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 19.10.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dell Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:DELL' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.31   Med: 8.35   Max: 20.73
Current: 18.46

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Dell Technologies was 20.73. The lowest was 4.31. And the median was 8.35.

XSWX:DELL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
56.78% of 1895 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 14.6 vs XSWX:DELL: 18.46

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-07-29), Dell Technologies's stock price is CHF309.95. Dell Technologies's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF0.398. Therefore, Dell Technologies's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 778.77.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Dell Technologies  (XSWX:DELL) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Dell Technologies's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=309.95/0.398
=778.77

Dell Technologies's share price for today is CHF309.95.
Dell Technologies's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF0.398.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Dell Technologies EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Dell Technologies EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dell Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Dell Technologies Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
EV-to-EBITDA
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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
EV-to-EBITDA 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 8.36 10.57 11.83 7.98 10.49

XSWX:DELL vs ANET, SNDK, STX: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Dell Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Dell Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dell Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Dell Technologies EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Dell Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=223682.880/11712.634
=19.10

Dell Technologies's current Enterprise Value is CHF223,683 Mil.
Dell Technologies's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF11,713 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 19.10 mean?
Dell Technologies (XSWX:DELL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 19.10 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Dell Technologies. This is 129% above median its historical median of 8.35. Over the past decade, Dell Technologies' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.31 to 20.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Dell Technologies ranks #1076 out of 1895 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 56.8%.
Is Dell Technologies' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Dell Technologies' current EV-to-EBITDA of 19.10 is 129% above median its 10-year median of 8.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.31 to a high of 20.73. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.60. Dell Technologies' value of 19.10 is 30.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dell Technologies ranks #1076 out of 1895 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dell Technologies has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dell Technologies' EV-to-EBITDA compare to ANET and SNDK?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Dell Technologies ranks #1076 out of 1895 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Dell Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.60. Dell Technologies' value of 19.10 is 30.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Dell Technologies' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.31 to 20.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.35 vs. the industry median of 14.60, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 14.60, based on 1,895 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dell Technologies's current EV-to-EBITDA of 19.10 is 30.8% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Dell Technologies. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dell Technologies's current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.10, which is 129% above median its own 10-year median of 8.35. 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 19.10. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF156.93, compared to a current price of CHF309.95 — trading 97.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.10, which is 129% above median its 10-year median of 8.35 and 30.8% above the Hardware industry median of 14.60. Dell Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dell Technologies (XSWX:DELL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.10 as of Jul. 29, 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 CHF309.95 is trading 97.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF156.93.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:DELL:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 19.10 (129% above median its 10-year median of 8.35)
  • GF Value™: CHF156.93 vs. price of CHF309.95 (97.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.8% above the Hardware median (#1076 of 1895)

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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