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DELL Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

-22.19x

Higher than 0% of Technology sector peers

Updated 180h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A debt-to-equity ratio compares a company’s total liabilities to its shareholders’ equity; a negative value like -22.19x means DELL’s liabilities exceed its equity, indicating negative book value.

Sector Performance

0th percentile

DELL

-22.19x

Sector Median

0.20x

Sector Avg

0.28x

Prior Period

-12.75x(May 2026)

↑ Improving
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Deep Analysis

A debt-to-equity ratio compares a company’s total liabilities to its shareholders’ equity; a negative value like -22.19x means DELL’s liabilities exceed its equity, indicating negative book value.

This sits far below the sector median of 0.23x and places DELL at the 0th percentile among technology peers, meaning nearly all peers have healthier leverage. The trend is N/A, with both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes not provided, so there is no data to show whether this weakness is improving or worsening. The combination of an extreme negative level and no measurable trend points to elevated financial risk, but the lack of direction leaves the outlook uncertain. This metric neither supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict directly — it suggests caution, while the missing trend prevents a stronger bearish conclusion. On balance, the metric is consistent with a neutral stance that acknowledges risk without confirming deterioration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about DELL?

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.

How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?

Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.

How does DELL's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?

DELL's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of -22.19x compares to a Technology sector median of 0.20x, placing it in the 0th percentile.

Who are DELL's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?

The closest Technology peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: TSM (0.15x), PTC (0.41x), AVGO (0.74x), U (0.75x), AAPL (0.80x).

The Formula

Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.

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DELL

-22.19x

Sector Median

0.20x

Sector Avg

0.28x

How DELL's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.

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