DELL FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 64% of TECHNOLOGY sector peers
Updated 179h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF yield of 3.0% means that for every $100 of DELL's market value, the company generates about $3 of free cash flow — the cash left after operating expenses and capital investments.
Sector Performance
64th percentileDELL
3.0%
Sector Median
1.3%
Sector Avg
2.3%
Prior Period
3.3%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF yield of 3.0% means that for every $100 of DELL's market value, the company generates about $3 of free cash flow — the cash left after operating expenses and capital investments.
This places DELL above the sector median of 1.2%, at the 64th percentile among technology peers, so the yield is better than most. The 8-quarter trend direction is N/A, and the year-over-year change is also N/A; however, quarter-over-quarter the yield fell 9.1%, from 3.3% to 3.0%. The combination of an above-median yield but a recent quarterly decline suggests a moderate income opportunity with some near-term pressure, rather than a clear momentum signal. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the yield is favorable versus peers, but the recent drop keeps the outlook balanced.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about DELL?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
How does DELL's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
DELL's FCF Yield of 3.0% compares to a TECHNOLOGY sector median of 1.3%, placing it in the 64th percentile.
Who are DELL's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest TECHNOLOGY peers by FCF Yield include: LRCX (1.2%), KLAC (1.3%), HPE (1.0%), TXN (1.0%), MRVL (0.6%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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3.0%
Sector Median
1.3%
Sector Avg
2.3%
How DELL's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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