Dell Technologies (XSWX:DELL) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Apr. 2026) — Near Median

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What is Dell Technologies Profitability Rank?

Dell Technologies XSWX:DELL 69 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Apr. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DELL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF164.87. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Dell Technologies has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Dell Technologies's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 8.58%. As of today, Dell Technologies's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


Dell Technologies Profitability Rank Related Terms


XSWX:DELL vs ANET, SNDK, STX: Profitability Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Dell Technologies's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Dell Technologies Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Dell Technologies has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Dell Technologies's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=2962.951 / 34529.959
=8.58 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Dell Technologies has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

Dell Technologies Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Dell Technologies (XSWX:DELL) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Apr. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Dell Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Dell Technologies' Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 7.00.
Is Dell Technologies' Profitability Rank too high?
Dell Technologies' current Profitability Rank of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Dell Technologies has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dell Technologies' Profitability Rank compare to ANET and SNDK?
Dell Technologies' Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. Historically, Dell Technologies' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Hardware company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Dell Technologies and its competitors. Dell Technologies's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 Profitability Rank of 7. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF164.87, compared to a current price of CHF400.65 — trading 143% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. 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 Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dell Technologies (XSWX:DELL), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 CHF400.65 is trading 143% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF164.87.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:DELL:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF164.87 vs. price of CHF400.65 (143% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs

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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