DELL vs. FN: Dell vs. Fabrinet Stock Comparison
This page compares Dell (DELL) with Fabrinet (FN) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | DELL | FN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 254.13% | 137.77% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | DELL | FN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 66.00% | 67.00% |
| Beta | 1.33 | 1.19 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 9.02M | 819.12K |
Company Profile
Dell (DELL) and Fabrinet (FN) both fall under the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group, but DELL is classified in Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals while FN is classified in Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components.
| Profile Item | DELL | FN |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Dell Technologies Inc. | Fabrinet |
| Country/Region | United States | Cayman Islands |
| GICS Sector | Information Technology | Information Technology |
| GICS Industry Group | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Technology Hardware & Equipment |
| GICS Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | Electronic Manufacturing Services |
| Market Capitalization | 256.37 billion USD | 21.89 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | August 17, 2016 | June 25, 2010 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Dell (DELL) at 31.54 and Fabrinet (FN) at 52.36 land around their industries’ usual P/E ratio levels — neither is getting a clear earnings-multiple discount or premium versus peers.
DELL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
31.54
- Max
- 171.43
- Q3
- 83.19
- Median
- 39.13
- DELL
- 31.54
- Q1
- 23.68
- Min
- 9.35
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
52.36
- Max
- 171.43
- Q3
- 83.19
- FN
- 52.36
- Median
- 39.13
- Q1
- 23.68
- Min
- 9.35
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
On P/S ratio, both Dell (DELL) at 1.91 and Fabrinet (FN) at 5.17 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.
DELL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
1.91
- Max
- 19.39
- Q3
- 9.05
- Median
- 4.10
- DELL
- 1.91
- Q1
- 1.42
- Min
- 0.00
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
5.17
- Max
- 19.39
- Q3
- 9.05
- FN
- 5.17
- Median
- 4.10
- Q1
- 1.42
- Min
- 0.00
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Dell (DELL) reports a negative P/B ratio of -182.88, meaning negative book equity — the multiple itself is not meaningful for valuation. Meanwhile Fabrinet (FN) reports 9.50, ranking against industry peers normally.
DELL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
-182.88
- Max
- 17.76
- Q3
- 9.32
- Median
- 4.56
- Q1
- 2.09
- Min
- -3.27
- DELL
- -182.88
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
9.50
- Max
- 17.76
- FN
- 9.50
- Q3
- 9.32
- Median
- 4.56
- Q1
- 2.09
- Min
- -3.27
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | DELL | FN |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 31.54 | 52.36 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.91 | 5.17 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | -182.88 | 9.50 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 2.12% | -0.36% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Capital efficiency shows on one side only: Fabrinet (FN) earns 19.99% on shareholders’ equity, ranked against its industry; Dell (DELL) has no ROE this period.
DELL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
--
- Max
- 44.16%
- Q3
- 19.25%
- Median
- 10.96%
- Q1
- 0.71%
- Min
- -25.92%
- DELL
- --
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
19.99%
- Max
- 44.16%
- FN
- 19.99%
- Q3
- 19.25%
- Median
- 10.96%
- Q1
- 0.71%
- Min
- -25.92%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Dell (DELL) at 6.28% and Fabrinet (FN) at 9.94% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.
DELL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
6.28%
- Max
- 30.43%
- Q3
- 12.35%
- DELL
- 6.28%
- Median
- 4.45%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- -14.09%
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
9.94%
- Max
- 30.43%
- Q3
- 12.35%
- FN
- 9.94%
- Median
- 4.45%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- -14.09%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Dell (DELL) at 8.86% and Fabrinet (FN) at 9.89% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.
DELL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
8.86%
- Max
- 35.67%
- Q3
- 15.55%
- DELL
- 8.86%
- Median
- 6.62%
- Q1
- 1.55%
- Min
- -18.45%
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
9.89%
- Max
- 35.67%
- Q3
- 15.55%
- FN
- 9.89%
- Median
- 6.62%
- Q1
- 1.55%
- Min
- -18.45%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | DELL | FN |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -- | 19.99% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 7.00% | 8.52% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 6.28% | 9.94% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 8.86% | 9.89% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 19.21% | 12.04% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | DELL | FN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 18.80% | 18.60% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 3.54% | 14.76% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | DELL | FN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 36.05% | 13.21% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 38.89% | 19.60% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Fabrinet (FN) at 2.55 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Dell (DELL) at 0.95 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for DELL.
DELL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.95
- Max
- 5.80
- Q3
- 3.18
- Median
- 1.90
- Q1
- 1.28
- DELL
- 0.95
- Min
- 0.40
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
2.55
- Max
- 5.80
- Q3
- 3.18
- FN
- 2.55
- Median
- 1.90
- Q1
- 1.28
- Min
- 0.40
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Only one side’s leverage can be read here: Fabrinet (FN) carries debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 against its industry range, while Dell (DELL) reports no figure this period.
DELL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
--
- Max
- 2.02
- Q3
- 0.88
- Median
- 0.31
- Q1
- 0.05
- Min
- 0.00
- DELL
- --
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00
- Max
- 2.02
- Q3
- 0.88
- Median
- 0.31
- Q1
- 0.05
- FN
- 0.00
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | DELL | FN |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.95 | 2.55 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | -- | 0.00 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.45 | -1.96 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Fabrinet (FN) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Dell (DELL) reports a yield of 0.64%, ranking against industry peers normally.
DELL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.64%
- Max
- 1.30%
- DELL
- 0.64%
- Q3
- 0.54%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 1.30%
- Q3
- 0.54%
- FN
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Fabrinet (FN) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Dell (DELL) reports a payout of 17.57%, ranking against industry peers normally.
DELL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
17.57%
- Max
- 37.10%
- DELL
- 17.57%
- Q3
- 15.46%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 37.10%
- Q3
- 15.46%
- FN
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | DELL | FN |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.64% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 17.57% | 0.00% |