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Upturn Advisory Summary
02/20/2025: DELL (5-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 107.2% | Avg. Invested days 52 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 83.65B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 21.22 | 1Y Target Price 149.36 |
Price to earnings Ratio 21.22 | 1Y Target Price 149.36 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 8591034 | Beta 0.96 | 52 Weeks Range 86.28 - 177.73 | Updated Date 02/21/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 86.28 - 177.73 | Updated Date 02/21/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.47% | Basic EPS (TTM) 5.65 |
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-02-27 | When Before Market | Estimate 2.64 | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 4.36% | Operating Margin (TTM) 7.44% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.69% | Return on Equity (TTM) 44.3% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 21.22 | Forward PE 13.02 | Enterprise Value 104191371035 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.89 |
Enterprise Value 104191371035 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.89 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.11 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.77 | Shares Outstanding 358574016 | Shares Floating 292539760 |
Shares Outstanding 358574016 | Shares Floating 292539760 | ||
Percent Insiders 11.65 | Percent Institutions 73.15 |
AI Summary
Dell Technologies Inc: A Comprehensive Overview
Company Profile
Detailed history and background:
- Founded in 1984 by Michael Dell as PC's Limited, later renamed Dell Computer Corporation.
- Grew rapidly by selling directly to customers, bypassing intermediaries.
- Became the world's leading PC vendor in 1999.
- Acquired EMC in 2016, expanding into storage, cloud, and enterprise technology.
- Renamed to Dell Technologies Inc. in 2018, reflecting its broader technology focus.
Core business areas:
- Client Solutions: PCs, laptops, peripherals, monitors, and related services.
- Infrastructure Solutions: Data storage, servers, networking equipment, cybersecurity solutions.
- VMware: Cloud and virtualization software, acquired in 2015.
- Boomi: Cloud-based integration platform acquired in 2010.
Leadership and corporate structure:
- Michael Dell is the Chairman and CEO.
- Jeff Clarke is the Vice Chairman and COO.
- Tom Sweet is the CFO.
- The company has a decentralized structure with multiple business units and subsidiaries.
Top Products and Market Share
Top products:
- Client Solutions: XPS notebooks, Inspiron desktops, Latitude notebooks, Alienware gaming PCs.
- Infrastructure Solutions: PowerEdge servers, VxRail hyper-converged infrastructure, Isilon storage.
- VMware: vSphere virtualization platform, VMware Cloud Foundation, NSX networking software.
Market share:
- PC market: 17% (Q2 2023), 2nd largest behind Lenovo.
- Server market: 20% (Q2 2023), 3rd largest behind Lenovo and HPE.
- Storage market: 14% (Q2 2023), 3rd largest behind Seagate and Western Digital.
- Cloud infrastructure software: 7% (Q2 2023), 5th largest behind AWS, Microsoft, Google, and Alibaba.
Competitors:
- PCs: Lenovo, HP, Apple, Acer, Asus.
- Servers: Lenovo, HPE, IBM, Cisco.
- Storage: Seagate, Western Digital, Pure Storage, NetApp.
- Cloud infrastructure software: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, Alibaba Cloud.
Total Addressable Market
- Global PC market: $214.8 billion (2023).
- Global server market: $143.8 billion (2023).
- Global storage market: $51.5 billion (2023).
- Global cloud infrastructure software market: $235.6 billion (2023).
Dell Technologies operates in large and growing markets with significant opportunities for expansion.
Financial Performance
Recent financial statements:
- Revenue: $51.8 billion in fiscal year 2023 (as of February 3, 2023).
- Net income: $5.4 billion in fiscal year 2023.
- Profit margin: 10.4% in fiscal year 2023.
- Earnings per share (EPS): $4.08 in fiscal year 2023.
- Revenue has grown by 3% year-over-year.
- Net income has declined by 5% year-over-year.
- The company has a strong cash flow and a healthy balance sheet.
Dividends and Shareholder Returns
- Dividend yield: 0.9% (as of November 2023).
- Payout ratio: 22% (as of November 2023).
- Shareholder returns (total): 48% in the past year, 132% in the past 5 years.
Growth Trajectory
- Historical growth: 2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in revenue over the past 5 years.
- Future growth projections: Analysts expect revenue to grow by 4% in fiscal year 2024.
- Growth prospects: Key drivers include increasing adoption of cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as continued demand for PCs and servers.
Market Dynamics
- Growth trends: Increasing demand for cloud-based solutions, strong growth in data center spending, ongoing digital transformation in businesses.
- Supply-demand: Tight supply chain conditions impacting PC and server production, increasing demand for cloud infrastructure services.
- Technological advancements: AI, edge computing, 5G network.
- Dell's position: Well-positioned in growing markets with a diversified product portfolio and strong brand recognition. Adapting to market changes through strategic acquisitions and investments in cloud-based solutions.
Potential Challenges and Opportunities
Challenges:
- Supply chain disruptions
- Economic slowdown
- Competition from established and emerging players
Opportunities:
- Cloud computing adoption
- Big data and analytics
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
Recent Acquisitions (last 3 years)
- Boomi (2021): $4 billion. This acquisition strengthened Dell's cloud integration software offerings and expanded its reach in the hybrid cloud market.
- CloudIQ (2021): $732 million. CloudIQ is a data-driven monitoring and automation software for hybrid cloud environments, complementing Dell's existing cloud management tools.
- Secureworks (2022): $1.9 billion. This acquisition enhances Dell's cybersecurity capabilities and expands its portfolio into managed security services.
AI-Based Fundamental Rating: 7.5 out of 10
Strengths:
- Strong brand recognition
- Diverse product portfolio
- Growing cloud business
- Healthy cash flow and balance sheet
Weaknesses:
- Exposure to cyclical PC market
- High debt levels
- Intense competition
Overall, Dell Technologies has a strong fundamental position with opportunities for future growth.
Sources and Disclaimers
This analysis is based on information from Dell Technologies' financial reports, industry research, and news articles. The information provided in this report should not be considered financial advice.
Disclaimer:
The information provided above is based on publicly available information as of November 2023, and may no longer be current. You should always conduct your own research and due diligence before making any investment decisions. Please be aware that investing in the stock market involves risk, and you could lose money. This information is for educational purposes only.
About Dell Technologies Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Round Rock, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1988-06-22 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Michael Saul Dell | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Computer Hardware | Full time employees 120000 | Website https://www.dell.com |
Full time employees 120000 | Website https://www.dell.com |
Dell Technologies Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells, and supports various comprehensive and integrated solutions, products, and services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) and Client Solutions Group (CSG). The ISG segment provides modern and traditional storage solutions, including all-flash arrays, scale-out file, object platforms, hyper-converged infrastructure, and software-defined storage; and general-purpose and AI-optimized servers. This segment also offers networking products and services comprising wide area network infrastructure, data center and edge networking switches, and cables and optics that help its business customers to transform and modernize their infrastructure, mobilize and enrich end-user experiences, and accelerate business applications and processes; software and peripherals; and consulting, support, and deployment services. The CSG segment provides desktops, workstations, and notebooks; displays, docking stations, keyboards, mice, webcam, and audio devices; and third-party software and peripherals, as well as configuration, support and deployment, and extended warranty services. It is involved in cybersecurity technology-driven security solutions to prevent security breaches, detect malicious activity, respond rapidly when a security breach occurs, and identify emerging threats; originating, collecting, and servicing customer financing arrangements; and the resale of VMware products and services. The company serves enterprises, public institutions, and small and medium-sized businesses through its direct sales channel, value-added resellers, system integrators, distributors, and retailers. The company was formerly known as Denali Holding Inc. and changed its name to Dell Technologies Inc. in August 2016. Dell Technologies Inc. was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Round Rock, Texas.
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