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DELL P/E Ratio Analysis

34.2x

Higher than 36% of TECHNOLOGY sector peers

Updated 179h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The P/E ratio of 34.2x means investors pay $34.20 for every $1 of the company’s annual earnings, a standard measure of how expensive a stock is relative to its profitability.

Sector Performance

36th percentile

DELL

34.2x

Sector Median

39.5x

Sector Avg

41.3x

Prior Period

33.7x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The P/E ratio of 34.2x means investors pay $34.20 for every $1 of the company’s annual earnings, a standard measure of how expensive a stock is relative to its profitability.

Against the sector, DELL trades below the TECHNOLOGY median of 39.5x, placing it in the 36th percentile among peers—so it is cheaper than most comparable tech firms. The trend data is largely unavailable: the year-over-year change is N/A, though the quarter-over-quarter rise is +1.4%, and the last two reported values moved from 33.7x to 34.2x. Because the level sits comfortably below the sector median, the valuation is not stretched, but the slight quarterly increase suggests a modest repricing upward. This combination implies limited valuation risk for new buyers, while the lack of a longer trend offers little signal of momentum. Overall, the P/E level and the small QoQ change are consistent with the NEUTRAL verdict, as the stock is neither expensive nor clearly cheap relative to its tech peers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about DELL?

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.

How is the P/E Ratio calculated?

P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.

How does DELL's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?

DELL's P/E Ratio of 34.2x compares to a TECHNOLOGY sector median of 39.5x, placing it in the 36th percentile.

Who are DELL's closest peers by P/E Ratio?

The closest TECHNOLOGY peers by P/E Ratio include: CSCO (37.1x), TXN (42.0x), HPE (43.8x), LRCX (52.7x), KLAC (57.2x).

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The Formula

Price / EPS

Why It Matters

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.