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Today we're going to take a look at the well-established Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL). The company's stock received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the NYSE over the last few months, increasing to US$115 at one point, and dropping to the lows of US$53.60. Some share price movements can give investors a better opportunity to enter into the stock, and potentially buy at a lower price. A question to answer is whether Dell Technologies' current trading price of US$55.88 reflective of the actual value of the large-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at Dell Technologies’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if there are any catalysts for a price change.
Check out our latest analysis for Dell Technologies
What is Dell Technologies worth?
Good news, investors! Dell Technologies is still a bargain right now according to my price multiple model, which compares the company's price-to-earnings ratio to the industry average. In this instance, I’ve used the price-to-earnings (PE) ratio given that there is not enough information to reliably forecast the stock’s cash flows. I find that Dell Technologies’s ratio of 6.29x is below its peer average of 12.79x, which indicates the stock is trading at a lower price compared to the Tech industry. Although, there may be another chance to buy again in the future. This is because Dell Technologies’s beta (a measure of share price volatility) is high, meaning its price movements will be exaggerated relative to the rest of the market. If the market is bearish, the company’s shares will likely fall by more than the rest of the market, providing a prime buying opportunity.
Can we expect growth from Dell Technologies?
Investors looking for growth in their portfolio may want to consider the prospects of a company before buying its shares. Buying a great company with a robust outlook at a cheap price is always a good investment, so let’s also take a look at the company's future expectations. Though in the case of Dell Technologies, it is expected to deliver a highly negative earnings growth in the next few years, which doesn’t help build up its investment thesis. It appears that risk of future uncertainty is high, at least in the near term.
What this means for you:
Are you a shareholder? Although DELL is currently trading below the industry PE ratio, the adverse prospect of negative growth brings about some degree of risk. I recommend you think about whether you want to increase your portfolio exposure to DELL, or whether diversifying into another stock may be a better move for your total risk and return.