Dell Technologies Inc (DELL)

Pretax margin

Jan 31, 2025 Feb 2, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Feb 3, 2023 Jan 31, 2023
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 5,048,000 3,903,000 3,887,000 3,245,000 3,225,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 95,567,000 88,425,000 88,425,000 102,301,000 102,301,000
Pretax margin 5.28% 4.41% 4.40% 3.17% 3.15%

January 31, 2025 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $5,048,000K ÷ $95,567,000K
= 5.28%

The pretax margin for Dell Technologies Inc has shown a gradual improvement over the past few years. Starting at 3.15% in January 2023, the margin slightly increased to 3.17% by February 2023. Subsequently, there was a more significant jump to 4.40% in January 2024, maintaining almost the same level at 4.41% in February 2024. The most recent data point for January 2025 indicates a further improvement to 5.28%.

This upward trend in the pretax margin reflects an enhancement in Dell Technologies' profitability before the impact of taxes. It suggests that the company has been effectively managing its operating expenses and generating higher revenues relative to its costs. This positive trajectory is generally reassuring for investors and indicates potential financial stability and strength within the company.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Dell Technologies Inc
DELL
5.28%
Apple Inc
AAPL
31.58%
Omnicell Inc
OMCL
2.30%
Super Micro Computer Inc
SMCI
8.11%