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Dell Company
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BS-Commerce (Evening)
Session: 2007-2011
Department of Commerce
Preface
sources.
Executive Summary
corporation.
This report covers the contents of current and past overview of dell
Acknowledgement:
By the grace of Allah who has provided me with the skills and
I would like to thank all those who helped me for the entire course
DEDICATED TO:
MY BELOVED
PARENTS
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RESPECTABLE
TEACHERS
Table of Contents
Introduction 08
Dell Inc. 08
History 10
Products 13
Organization 14
Competitors 15
Dell’s Strategy 16
Mission Statement 23
Vision Statement 24
Financial Analysis 25
Financial Statements 25
Income Statement 25
Balance Sheet 27
Cash Flow 31
Ratio Analysis 34
Competitive Analysis 36
Pricing Strategy 36
SWOT Analysis 38
Strength 38
Weakness 39
Opportunity 40
Threat 41
References 43
Introduction
Dell Inc.
Public
NASDAQ: Dell
Type
HKEX: 4331
S&P 500 Component
Computer Software
IT consulting
IT services
Austin, Texas
Founded
November 4, 1984
1 Dell Way
Headquarters
Round Rock, Texas, U.S.[1]
Michael Dell
Key people
(Chairman & CEO)
Desktops
Servers
Notebooks
Netbooks
Peripherals
Products
Printers
Televisions
Scanners
Storage
Smart Phones
Dell Services
Subsidiaries
Alienware
Website Dell.com
History
Micheal Dell being the founder of Dell Inc. transformed his idea in
design “Turbo Pc” sold for US $795. The company advertised its
very first year of its business the company grossed $75 million.
In 1996, Dell began selling computers via its web site, and in 2002,
employee Kevin Rollins took the helm. During that time, Dell
On August 16, 2010, Dell announced its intent to acquire the data
Products
Organization
Dell, the founder of the company, serves on the board. Other board
Competitors
• Hewlett-Packard (HP)
• Acer
• Toshiba
• Gateway
• Sony
• Asus
• Lenovo
• IBM
• Samsung
• Apple
• Sun Microsystems.
Dell’s strategy
The company's formula for success has been based upon its unique
related services to create value for its customers and achieve the
below.
Business-Level Strategy
benefit of building skills that can help Dell adapt more quickly to
and use of TQM systems at Dell would align actions with the
increase customer satisfaction, (2) cut costs, and (3) reduce the
Corporate-Level Strategy
this ratio and because there are existing links between its
(HDTV, digital cameras, etc.) when new product prices are high
(needing retail outlets to touch and feel the product), Dell's place
not adopted new technologies and products until prices lower and
model. The approach also provides Dell with time to develop more
consumers.
quality and good value with the Dell brand. It is also going to be
Mission Statement
• Highest quality
• Leading technology
• Competitive pricing
• Financial stability
Vision Statement
It’s the way we do business. It’s the way we interact with the
community. It’s the way we interpret the world around us. Our
climate. Whatever changes the future may bring our vision. Dell
61,133.
Revenues 61,101.0 52,902.0 61,49 4.0
0
61,133.
TOTAL REVENUES 61,101.0 52,902.0 61,494.0
0
49,462.
Cost of Goods Sold 49,998.0 43,404.0 50,041.0
0
11,671.
GROSS PROFIT 11,103.0 9,498.0 11,453.0
0
OTHER
OPERATING 8,056.0 7,631.0 6,844.0 7,887.0
EXPENSES, TOTAL
OPERATING
3,615.0 3,472.0 2,654.0 3,566.0
INCOME
Interest and
496.0 180.0 57.0 47.0
Investment Income
NET INTEREST
451.0 87.0 -103.0 -152.0
EXPENSE
Gains (Loss)
Other Non-Operating
-48.0 -58.0 12.0 -13.0
Income (Expenses)
EBT, EXCLUDING
3,988.0 3,616.0 2,504.0 3,405.0
UNUSUAL ITEMS
Merger &
Restructuring -92.0 -282.0 -482.0 -61.0
Charges
In Process R&D
-83.0 -- -- --
Expenses
EBT, INCLUDING
3,827.0 3,324.0 2,024.0 3,350.0
UNUSUAL ITEMS
Earnings from
Continuing 2,947.0 2,478.0 1,433.0 2,635.0
Operations
NET INCOME TO
COMMON
2,947.0 2,478.0 1,433.0 2,635.0
INCLUDING EXTRA
ITEMS
ITEMS
Balance Sheet
Assets
Short-Term
208.0 740.0 373.0 452.0
Investments
TOTAL
5,961.0 4,731.0 5,837.0 6,493.0
RECEIVABLES
Finance Division
Loans and Leases, 1,732.0 1,712.0 2,706.0 3,643.0
Current
Accumulated
-1,946.0 -2,233.0 -2,471.0 -2,776.0
Depreciation
NET PROPERTY
PLANT AND 2,668.0 2,277.0 2,181.0 1,953.0
EQUIPMENT
Long-Term
1,560.0 454.0 782.0 704.0
Investments
Finance Division
Loans and Leases, 407.0 500.0 332.0 799.0
Long Term
Other Long-Term
133.0 89.0 107.0 187.0
Assets
27,561.
TOTAL ASSETS 26,500.0 33,652.0 38,599.0
0
11,492.
Accounts Payable 8,309.0 11,373.0 11,293.0
0
18,526. 14,859.
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 18,960.0 19,483.0
0 0
23,826. 22,229.
TOTAL LIABILITIES 28,011.0 30,833.0
0 0
10,589. 11,189.
Common Stock 11,472.0 11,797.0
0 0
18,199. 20,677.
Retained Earnings 22,110.0 24,744.0
0 0
- -
Treasury Stock 25,037. 27,904. -27,904.0 -28,704.0
0 0
Cash Flow
Depreciation &
596.0 666.0 647.0 620.0
Amortization
Amortization of Goodwill
11.0 103.0 205.0 350.0
and Intangible Assets
DEPRECIATION &
AMORTIZATION, 607.0 769.0 852.0 970.0
TOTAL
Change in Accounts -
480.0 -660.0 -707.0
Receivable 1,086.0
Change in Accounts
837.0 -3,117.0 2,833.0 -151.0
Payable
Revenues
Change in Other
-241.0 -421.0 -1,354.0 228.0
Working Capital
CASH FROM
3,949.0 1,894.0 3,906.0 3,969.0
OPERATIONS
-
Cash Acquisitions -176.0 -3,613.0 -376.0
2,217.0
Investments in
Marketable & Equity 1,285.0 749.0 155.0 -2.0
Securities
CASH FROM -
177.0 -3,809.0 -1,165.0
INVESTING 1,763.0
Issuance of Common
136.0 79.0 2.0 12.0
Stock
Repurchase of -
-2,867.0 -- -800.0
Common Stock 4,004.0
Other Financing
-53.0 -- -2.0 2.0
Activities
CASH FROM -
-1,406.0 2,012.0 477.0
FINANCING 4,120.0
NET CHANGE IN -
588.0 2,283.0 3,278.0
CASH 1,782.0
Ratio Analysis
6.17% 39.31%
Return on Capital
Industry Comparison
18.98%
18.62% 7.38%
1.7x 10.0x
29.8x 42.6x
1.5x 1.3x
Total Debt/Equity
Industry Comparison Total Liabilities/Total Assets
Industry Comparison
77.3x
79.9x
Not meaningful
Competitive Analysis
direct business model. Its founder, Michael Dell, lead the way
boxes that help with lower inventories, lower costs, and higher
profit margins.
Dell is the major player in the personal computer industry and its
small and large scale markets etc. It differentiates its products from
Pricing Strategy
Dell made $18.2 billion in revenue with a net profit margin of 8%.
In 2006 their revenue was almost tripled to $55.9 billion, but with
a lower net profit margin of 6.4%. Dell’s net income has almost
ground. With the Internet and the phone as its biggest distribution
All these strategies not only made possible for Dell Inc. to be
Strengths
strengths.
customer’s specifications.
50 country-specific sites.
Weaknesses
yet.
Dell does not use distribution channels. Customers just can’t buy
finish.
Opportunities
for laptop has overtaken the demand for desktops. This is another
The internet also provides Dell with greater opportunities since all
to get information. Since Dell does not have retail stores, the
online stores would surely make up for its absence. It is also more
Threats
business. Not only that, companies must produce products that are
high in quality but low in price. This is one challenge that Dell
contends with.
computers.
Today, Dell has the biggest share of the market. If the demand
share.
are always the most popular. Dell has to always keep up with
References
www.scribd.com/doc/19235366/Dell-Notes-Strategy
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dell
www.alacrastore.com/.../GlobalData_Company_Reports-
Dell_Inc_Financial_and_Strategic_Analysis_Review-2087-1578
i.dell.com/sites/content/corporate/secure/.../FY09_SECForm10K.pdf
finapps.forbes.com/finapps/jsp/finance/.../Ratios.jsp?tkr=DELL
www.suite101.com/.../swot-analysis-of-dell-computers-a92597
content.grin.com/document/v57007.pdf
www.grin.com/e-book/57007/the-dell-company-a-strategic-analysis