Dell Inc.
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Dell Inc. Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
One Dell Way, Round Rock, 78682,United The company reported revenue of US$61,494.00
Headquarters Address
States of America million during the fiscal year 2011 (2011). The
company's revenue grew at a CAGR of 1.73% during
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2007–2011, with an annual growth of 16.24% over
2010. In 2011, the company recorded an operating
Fax + 15127283653 margin of 5.58%, as against 4.11% in 2010.
Website www.dell.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange DELL, NASDAQ
Number of Employees 103,300
Fiscal Year End January
Revenue (in US$ million) 61,494.00
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses Return on Equity
Increasing current liabilities affecting The company recorded a return on equity (ROE) of
Focused channel operations
liquidity 33.93% for 2011, as compared to its peers, Toshiba
Corporation (Ticker: 6502), Lenovo Group Limited
Strong financial performance Lawsuits and Fines (Ticker: 0992) and Sony Corporation (Ticker: 6758),
which recorded ROEs of 15.88%, 14.89% and -
Strong product portfolio 10.19% respectively. The company reported a net
profit margin of 5.58% in 2011.
Opportunities Threats
Return on Equity
Focus on Small and Medium
Change of business model
Businesses
Outlook for PC Shipment Changing industry dynamics
Strategic acquisitions Foreign exchange risks
Liquidity Position
The company reported a current ratio of 1.49 in 2011,
as compared to its peers, Toshiba Corporation,
Lenovo Group Limited and Sony Corporation, which
recorded current ratios of 1.12, 0.99 and 0.93
respectively. As of January 2011, the company
recorded cash and short-term investments of worth
US$14,365.00 million, against zero current debt. The
company reported a debt to equity ratio of 0.77 in
2011 as compared to its peers, Toshiba Corporation,
Lenovo Group Limited and Sony Corporation, which
recorded debt to equity ratios of 1.25, 0.34 and 0.38
respectively.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Business Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Company Overview ................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Business Description ..............................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Major Products and Services .................................................................................................................................7
2 Analysis of Key Performance Indicators ............................................................................................... 8
2.1 Five Year Snapshot: Overview of Financial and Operational Performance Indicators ..........................................8
2.2 Key Financial Performance Indicators .................................................................................................................11
2.2.1 Revenue and Operating Profit .........................................................................................................................11
2.2.2 Asset, Liabilities and Capex .............................................................................................................................12
2.2.3 Operational Efficiency ......................................................................................................................................13
2.2.4 Solvency ..........................................................................................................................................................14
2.2.5 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................15
2.3 Competitive Benchmarking ..................................................................................................................................16
2.3.1 Market Capitalization .......................................................................................................................................17
2.3.2 Efficiency ..........................................................................................................................................................18
2.3.3 Capital Expenditure ..........................................................................................................................................19
2.3.4 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................20
2.3.5 Turnover – Inventory and Asset.......................................................................................................................21
2.3.6 Liquidity ............................................................................................................................................................22
3 Mergers & Acquisitions and Partnerships ........................................................................................... 23
3.1 M&A and Partnerships Strategy ...........................................................................................................................23
4 Recent Developments ........................................