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DELL Gross Margin Analysis

17.8%

Higher than 2% of Technology sector peers

Updated 179h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying the direct costs of producing goods, so 17.8% means DELL keeps $0.178 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

Sector Performance

2th percentile

DELL

17.8%

Sector Median

66.3%

Sector Avg

62.2%

Prior Period

20.2%(May 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying the direct costs of producing goods, so 17.8% means DELL keeps $0.178 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

Among Technology sector peers, that sits far below the sector median of 66.9%, placing DELL in the 2th percentile. Trend data is unavailable: year-over-year change is N/A, quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and the only historical value provided is the current 17.8%. A very low margin with no trend information offers little basis to judge whether the margin is stable, improving, or deteriorating, so the investment risk centers on DELL's ability to sustain profitability at this level versus its higher-margin peers. The low level introduces downside risk, but the lack of a trend means there is no evidence of a worsening condition to act on. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict by neither confirming an advantage nor signaling a clear deterioration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about DELL?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

How does DELL's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

DELL's Gross Margin of 17.8% compares to a Technology sector median of 66.3%, placing it in the 2th percentile.

Who are DELL's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Technology peers by Gross Margin include: MDB (72.2%), NVDA (74.9%), CRWD (75.3%), ESTC (75.4%), CRM (76.9%).

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The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.