Dell Technologies Inc (DELL)
Return on total capital
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 2, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Feb 3, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | US$ in thousands | — | 5,404,000 | 5,443,000 | 4,467,000 | 5,771,000 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | 19,012,000 | — | 23,015,000 | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | -1,482,000 | -2,404,000 | -2,404,000 | -3,122,000 | -3,122,000 |
| Return on total capital | — | 32.54% | — | 22.46% | — |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $-1,482,000K)
= —
The return on total capital for Dell Technologies Inc varied over the time periods provided. In February 3, 2023, the return on total capital was 22.46%, indicating that the company generated a return of 22.46% for every dollar of total capital employed. This suggests that Dell was able to efficiently utilize its capital to generate returns for its investors. Subsequently, in February 2, 2024, the return on total capital increased to 32.54%, showing an improvement in the company's capital efficiency. However, data for January 31, 2023 and January 31, 2024 is unavailable. It is important to track this metric over time to assess the company's ability to generate returns relative to its total capital employed.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025