DELL vs META: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of Dell Technologies Inc. and Meta Platforms, Inc. β€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-04-29.
Dell Technologies Inc. Β· Technology
$196.55
+45.0% upside to fair value
Grade B
VS
Meta Platforms, Inc. Β· Communication Services
$671.34
+36.4% upside to fair value
Grade B High Quality
QuantHub Verdict
DELL has more upside to fair value (+45.0%). DELL trades at a lower forward P/E (21.6x). These are model outputs β€” not personalized investment advice. See all research β†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric DELL META
Current Price $196.55 $671.34
Fair Value Estimate $285.00 $916.00
Upside to Fair Value +45.0% +36.4%
Market Cap $132.7B $1,698.2B
Forward P/E 21.6x 28.0x
EV / EBITDA 16.7x 16.5x
Price / Sales 1.2x 8.4x
Price / FCF 15.5x 36.8x
Revenue Growth YoY +23.6% +23.8%
Gross Margin 20.1% 82.0%
Operating Margin 7.2% 41.4%
Return on Equity -218.2% 30.6%
Dividend Yield 0% 0%
FCF Yield 6.45% 2.72%
Analyst Consensus Strong Buy Strong Buy
Investment Thesis
DELL β€” Dell Technologies Inc.
Dell Technologies Inc. is a leading global technology company specializing in computer hardware, servers, storage, and IT infrastructure solutions. Founded and led by Michael Dell, the company has a strong legacy in direct-to-consumer PC sales and has expanded into enterprise IT services through strategic acquisitions such as EMC. Dell's business quality is medium due to its competitive position …
META β€” Meta Platforms, Inc.
Meta Platforms, Inc. operates a leading global social media and technology platform primarily through its Family of Apps segment, which generates over 98% of its $201 billion 2025 revenue, driven by strong advertising growth. The company maintains a high-quality business with a durable competitive moat supported by network effects, brand strength, and intangible assets, reflected in a 30.6% retur…
Accumulation Zones
Metric DELL META
Zone Low $213.75 $687.00
Zone High $242.25 $778.60
In Buy Zone? Yes Yes
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