Gross Margin: 17.75%
Is the gross margin high or low?
The gross margin of 17.75% is 12% below its 5-year average of 20.25%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-8.16%–23.98%).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 9.88% below its 12-month average of 19.70%.
DELL Gross Margin
Reported quarterly gross margin; no daily interpolation.
DELL Average Gross Margin Chart
DELL Current vs Average Gross Margin Chart
DELL Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
17.75%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
19.70%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
21.92%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
21.74%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
24.74%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
N/A
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-9.88%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-19.01%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-18.37%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-28.27%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
DELL Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) | $265.36B | 17.75% | 19.70% | 21.92% | 21.74% |
| Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN)vs › | $259.76B | 57.32% | 57.58% | 61.71% | 63.06% |
| Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)vs › | $259.30B | 84.07% | 81.31% | 80.45% | 77.92% |
| International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)vs › | $255.30B | 58.97% | 58.08% | 56.40% | 56.07% |
| Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL)vs › | $233.37B | 50.64% | 46.17% | 46.11% | 46.80% |
| Sandisk Corporation (SNDK)vs › | $309.61B | 30.07% | 23.08% | 21.62% | 17.30% |
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)vs › | $207.32B | 71.94% | 73.88% | 72.20% | 71.59% |
| KLA Corporation (KLAC)vs › | $324.79B | 61.45% | 60.44% | 60.42% | 59.90% |
| Western Digital Corporation (WDC)vs › | $202.14B | 45.43% | 33.42% | 30.09% | 28.28% |
| Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX)vs › | $201.78B | 41.54% | 29.31% | 26.90% | 26.99% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
17.8%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)?
- The gross margin for DELL stock is 17.75%.
- Is Dell Technologies Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
- The gross margin of 17.75% is 12% below its 5-year average of 20.25%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-8.16%–23.98%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)?
- The TTM average gross margin for DELL stock is 19.70%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for DELL stock is 21.92%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for DELL stock is 21.74%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for DELL stock is 24.74%.
DELL Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | 17.75% |
| 2026-01-30 | 20.16% |
| 2025-10-31 | 21.16% |
| 2025-08-01 | 18.29% |
| 2025-05-02 | 21.12% |
| 2025-01-31 | 23.04% |
| 2024-11-01 | 21.78% |
| 2024-08-02 | 21.22% |
| 2024-05-03 | 21.81% |
| 2024-01-31 | 23.82% |
| 2023-11-03 | 23.14% |
| 2023-08-04 | 23.49% |
| 2023-05-05 | 23.98% |
| 2023-01-31 | 22.99% |
| 2022-10-28 | 23.09% |
| 2022-07-29 | 20.58% |
| 2022-04-29 | 22.15% |
| 2022-01-31 | -8.16% |
| 2021-10-29 | 20.94% |
| 2021-07-30 | 22.63% |
| 2021-04-30 | 23.30% |
| 2021-01-31 | 31.20% |
| 2020-10-30 | 30.92% |
| 2020-07-31 | 31.48% |
| 2020-05-01 | 31.30% |
| 2020-01-31 | 31.97% |
| 2019-11-01 | 31.19% |
| 2019-08-02 | 31.35% |
| 2019-05-03 | 31.03% |
| 2019-01-31 | 29.82% |
| 2018-11-02 | 26.43% |
| 2018-08-03 | 26.69% |
| 2018-05-04 | 27.52% |
| 2018-01-31 | 26.35% |
| 2017-11-03 | 26.69% |
| 2017-08-04 | 25.45% |
| 2017-05-05 | 24.76% |
| 2017-01-31 | 22.57% |
| 2016-10-28 | 24.00% |
| 2016-07-29 | 17.87% |
| 2016-04-29 | 17.92% |
| 2016-01-31 | 17.78% |
| 2015-10-30 | 16.82% |
| 2015-07-31 | 16.02% |
| 2015-05-01 | 15.27% |
| 2015-01-31 | 16.77% |
| 2014-10-31 | 17.63% |
| 2014-08-01 | 18.64% |
| 2014-05-01 | 18.04% |
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About Dell Technologies Inc.
Dell Technologies Inc. is a worldwide technology leader that designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells, and provides support for a broad spectrum of information technology (IT) solutions, products, and services. The company's business activities are structured into three primary segments: the Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG), the Client Solutions Group (CSG), and VMware. The ISG division focuses on delivering enterprise-grade offerings, including both traditional and next-generation storage solutions, alongside various server configurations such as rack, blade, tower, and hyperscale models. This segment also provides networking products and related services aimed at helping corporate clients modernize their IT infrastructure, enrich end-user experiences, and accelerate critical business applications and processes. Complementary software, peripherals, and extensive support services—encompassing deployment, configuration, and extended warranties—are also part of its portfolio. The CSG segment addresses end-user computing requirements by offering personal computers like desktops, workstations, and notebooks, as well as displays and projectors. It further includes proprietary and third-party software, peripheral devices, and a full suite of support, installation, setup, and extended warranty services. The VMware division specializes in assisting customers with managing intricate IT landscapes, particularly concerning hybrid and multi-cloud environments, modern applications, network infrastructure, security protocols, and digital workspaces. Its services enable efficient resource management across private, multi-cloud, and multi-device setups. Furthermore, Dell Technologies offers information security solutions and cloud software, including Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), which empower customers to migrate, operate, and manage mission-critical applications within cloud-based IT environments. Founded in 1984, the company was initially known as Denali Holding Inc. before officially changing its name to Dell Technologies Inc. in August 2016. Its global headquarters are situated in Round Rock, Texas.
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- CEO
- Michael Saul Dell