Dell Technologies Inc (DELL)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Aug 2, 2024 | May 3, 2024 | Feb 2, 2024 | Nov 3, 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 | May 5, 2023 | Feb 3, 2023 | Oct 28, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 | Jan 28, 2022 | Oct 29, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 29, 2021 | Oct 30, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | May 1, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | Nov 1, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 22.41% | 23.02% | 23.60% | 23.38% | 23.36% | 22.57% | 22.18% | 21.42% | 20.92% | 21.40% | 21.63% | 22.39% | 23.01% | 23.20% | 23.24% | 25.76% | 27.79% | 29.73% | 31.40% | 30.84% |
| Operating profit margin | 5.70% | 5.64% | 5.89% | 5.39% | 5.54% | 5.45% | 5.64% | 5.88% | 5.12% | 4.99% | 4.60% | 3.87% | 4.16% | 4.45% | 4.25% | 3.96% | 3.57% | 2.79% | 2.57% | 2.43% |
| Pretax margin | 4.38% | 4.17% | 4.41% | 3.89% | 3.01% | 2.82% | 3.17% | 2.18% | 6.12% | 6.52% | 6.47% | 8.23% | 5.04% | 4.69% | 3.87% | 8.02% | 6.49% | 4.78% | 4.39% | -1.40% |
| Net profit margin | 4.32% | 4.00% | 3.63% | 2.92% | 2.03% | 2.01% | 2.39% | 1.74% | 5.07% | 5.49% | 5.50% | 6.97% | 4.08% | 4.48% | 3.75% | 2.81% | 2.39% | 4.94% | 5.01% | 4.25% |
Dell Technologies Inc's profitability ratios have fluctuated over the past few quarters. The company's gross profit margin has ranged between 20.92% and 29.73% over the period, with a slight decrease from the previous quarters. This indicates the company's ability to generate revenue after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
The operating profit margin has also varied, with values between 2.57% and 5.89% during the same period. This metric reflects Dell's efficiency in managing its operating expenses relative to its revenue. Despite some fluctuations, the company has generally maintained a stable operating profit margin.
The pretax margin has been volatile, ranging from -1.40% to 8.23% over the quarters analyzed. This ratio represents Dell's profitability before accounting for taxes, showing the impact of non-operating expenses on the company's bottom line.
Lastly, Dell's net profit margin has shown fluctuations between 2.39% and 6.97%, indicating the company's ability to generate profits after all expenses are accounted for. The company has experienced some variability in its net profit margin over the periods analyzed, reflecting changes in its overall profitability.
Return on investment
| Aug 2, 2024 | May 3, 2024 | Feb 2, 2024 | Nov 3, 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 | May 5, 2023 | Feb 3, 2023 | Oct 28, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 | Jan 28, 2022 | Oct 29, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 29, 2021 | Oct 30, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | May 1, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | Nov 1, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 6.34% | 6.31% | 6.35% | 5.90% | 6.05% | 6.29% | 6.44% | 7.27% | 6.17% | 5.91% | 5.02% | 2.78% | 3.14% | 3.26% | 2.99% | 2.88% | 2.59% | 2.09% | 1.99% | 1.91% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 4.80% | 4.47% | 3.91% | 3.20% | 2.22% | 2.32% | 2.73% | 2.15% | 6.11% | 6.50% | 6.00% | 5.00% | 3.08% | 3.28% | 2.63% | 2.04% | 1.73% | 3.71% | 3.88% | 3.35% |
| Return on total capital | 36.56% | 31.30% | 32.54% | 28.98% | 24.34% | 20.57% | 22.46% | 20.00% | 44.77% | 43.81% | 41.58% | 23.28% | 14.93% | 14.47% | 15.29% | 20.56% | 18.36% | 15.79% | 16.76% | 5.03% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 75.81% | 78.28% | 114.54% | 131.10% | 275.31% | — | — | — | — |
Based on the provided data, Dell Technologies Inc's profitability ratios show varying trends over the period.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) remained relatively stable around 6% with some fluctuations, indicating consistent operational efficiency in generating earnings from its assets.
- Return on assets (ROA) showed an upward trend from around 2% to 4.8% in the latest period, suggesting improved overall profitability and effective asset utilization by the company.
- Return on total capital fluctuated over time but generally increased, reaching a peak of 44.77%, indicating the company's ability to generate higher returns relative to its capital investments.
- Return on equity (ROE) data was not available for most periods but showed a significant increase in recent periods, reaching 275.31% in the latest period, signifying strong return generation for equity investors.
Overall, Dell Technologies Inc's profitability ratios demonstrate a positive overall trend, reflecting effective management of assets and capital to generate profits for the company and its stakeholders.