Dell Technologies Inc (DELL)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Jan 31, 2025 Oct 31, 2024 Aug 2, 2024 Jul 31, 2024 May 3, 2024 Apr 30, 2024 Feb 2, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Nov 3, 2023 Oct 31, 2023 Aug 4, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 May 5, 2023 Apr 30, 2023 Feb 3, 2023 Jan 31, 2023 Oct 31, 2022 Oct 28, 2022 Jul 31, 2022 Jul 29, 2022
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 6,438,000 5,199,000 4,597,000 4,746,000 5,144,000 5,710,000 6,144,000 5,818,000 5,678,000 5,261,000 5,045,000 5,069,000 5,212,000 5,905,000 6,456,000 6,234,000 5,761,000 5,458,000 5,246,000 5,759,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 79,746,000 81,951,000 82,687,000 82,687,000 80,190,000 80,190,000 82,089,000 82,089,000 83,264,000 83,264,000 85,658,000 85,658,000 84,094,000 84,094,000 89,611,000 89,611,000 85,658,000 85,172,000 88,775,000 88,775,000
Operating ROA 8.07% 6.34% 5.56% 5.74% 6.41% 7.12% 7.48% 7.09% 6.82% 6.32% 5.89% 5.92% 6.20% 7.02% 7.20% 6.96% 6.73% 6.41% 5.91% 6.49%

January 31, 2025 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $6,438,000K ÷ $79,746,000K
= 8.07%

Operating return on assets (ROA) is a key financial metric that measures a company's ability to generate profits from its operational assets. Dell Technologies Inc's operating ROA has shown fluctuations over the past few years, ranging from a low of 5.56% in August 2024 to a high of 8.07% in January 2025.

The trend in Dell's operating ROA indicates some level of variability but generally an upward trajectory, with improvements seen in recent periods. The company has managed to enhance its operational efficiency and profitability, as evidenced by the increasing trend in the operating ROA.

It is important to note that a higher operating ROA signifies that Dell is generating more operating profits from its assets, indicating effective management of the resources at its disposal. This trend suggests that Dell has been successful in optimizing its asset utilization to drive profitability.

Overall, Dell Technologies Inc's operating ROA trend reflects improvements in operational efficiency and profitability, signaling positive performance in utilizing its assets to generate returns for its stakeholders.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Dell Technologies Inc
DELL
8.07%
Apple Inc
AAPL
33.76%
Omnicell Inc
OMCL
0.17%
Super Micro Computer Inc
SMCI
15.88%