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DELL vs. QUBT: Dell vs. Quantum Computing Stock Comparison

How do Dell (DELL) and Quantum Computing (QUBT) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Dell (DELL) and Quantum Computing (QUBT) are both classified in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals sub-industry within the broader Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

Dell (DELL) is a mega-cap company at 208.88 billion USD, while Quantum Computing (QUBT) is small-cap at 1.43 billion USD. The scale gap is wide enough that investor expectations, liquidity, and risk profile may differ materially.

Company profile comparison for Dell (DELL) and Quantum Computing (QUBT)
Profile ItemDELLQUBT
NameDell Technologies Inc. Class C Common StockQuantum Computing Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupTechnology Hardware & EquipmentTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & PeripheralsTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
GICS Sub-IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & PeripheralsTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Market Capitalization208.88 billion USD1.43 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENasdaq
Listing DateAugust 17, 2016February 1, 2007
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

DELL
QUBT
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Dell (DELL) vs. Quantum Computing (QUBT), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Dell (DELL) and Quantum Computing (QUBT). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Dell (DELL) and Quantum Computing (QUBT). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Dell (DELL) and Quantum Computing (QUBT)
MetricDELLQUBT
Total Return (1Y)142.85%-47.32%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)72.12%108.36%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)47.28%-2.06%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

DELL
QUBT
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Dell (DELL) vs. Quantum Computing (QUBT), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Dell (DELL) and Quantum Computing (QUBT). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Dell (DELL) and Quantum Computing (QUBT)
MetricDELLQUBT
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)80.23%89.55%
Beta (5Y)1.503.90
Max Drawdown (5Y)-59.59%-94.40%
Avg. Volume (3M)7.77M7.19M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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DELL and QUBT are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Dell (DELL) and Quantum Computing (QUBT)
MetricDELLQUBT
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)1.73-0.58
Sortino Ratio (1Y)3.00-0.87

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Dell (DELL) has no ROE value reported for this period; Quantum Computing (QUBT) reports a negative figure of -1.51%, which needs context because negative ROE can reflect losses or negative shareholders’ equity.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

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Max
42.47%
Q3
19.13%
Median
11.00%
Q1
1.63%
Min
-20.62%
DELL
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QUBT

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

-1.51%

Max
42.47%
Q3
19.13%
Median
11.00%
Q1
1.63%
QUBT
-1.51%
Min
-20.62%
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Dell (DELL) vs. Quantum Computing (QUBT): DELL does not report ROE, so it has no value marker; QUBT is benchmarked against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group.

Net Margin (TTM)

Quantum Computing (QUBT) reports a negative net margin of -152.45%, usually indicating a net loss over the period. Meanwhile Dell (DELL) reports 7.53%, ranking against industry peers normally.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

7.53%

Max
27.60%
Q3
11.66%
DELL
7.53%
Median
4.08%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-11.02%

QUBT

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

-152.45%

Max
27.60%
Q3
11.66%
Median
4.08%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-11.02%
QUBT
-152.45%
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Dell (DELL) vs. Quantum Computing (QUBT): A comparison of their net margin against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Quantum Computing (QUBT) reports a negative operating margin of -281.27%, usually indicating that operating costs exceeded revenue at the operating-income line. Meanwhile Dell (DELL) reports 12.02%, ranking against industry peers normally.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

12.02%

Max
36.27%
Q3
18.36%
DELL
12.02%
Median
8.84%
Q1
1.46%
Min
-21.39%

QUBT

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

-281.27%

Max
36.27%
Q3
18.36%
Median
8.84%
Q1
1.46%
Min
-21.39%
QUBT
-281.27%
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Dell (DELL) vs. Quantum Computing (QUBT): A comparison of their operating margin against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Dell (DELL) and Quantum Computing (QUBT)
MetricDELLQUBT
ROE (TTM)---1.51%
ROA (TTM)8.64%-4.16%
Net Margin (TTM)7.53%-152.45%
Operating Margin (TTM)12.02%-281.27%
Gross Margin (TTM)19.91%-18.92%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Quantum Computing (QUBT) at 82.84% clears its industry range for revenue growth, far stronger top-line momentum than Dell (DELL) at 18.80%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

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Dell (DELL) vs. Quantum Computing (QUBT): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Only one side can be read here: Dell (DELL) reports EPS growth of 36.05%, ranked against its industry; Quantum Computing (QUBT) has no EPS growth figure this period.

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Dell (DELL) vs. Quantum Computing (QUBT): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Dell (DELL) and Quantum Computing (QUBT)
MetricDELLQUBT
Revenue Growth (YoY)18.80%82.84%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)3.54%71.17%
EPS Growth (YoY)36.05%--
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)38.89%--

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Quantum Computing (QUBT) at 53.14 carries current ratio above its industry’s typical mid-range, while Dell (DELL) at 0.96 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — different working-capital profiles, both worth examining.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.96

Max
5.34
Q3
3.02
Median
1.95
Q1
1.32
DELL
0.96
Min
0.17

QUBT

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

53.14

QUBT
53.14
Max
5.34
Q3
3.02
Median
1.95
Q1
1.32
Min
0.17
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Dell (DELL) vs. Quantum Computing (QUBT): A comparison of their current ratio against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Only one side’s leverage can be read here: Quantum Computing (QUBT) carries debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01 against its industry range, while Dell (DELL) reports no figure this period.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

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Max
1.76
Q3
0.78
Median
0.24
Q1
0.04
Min
0.01
DELL
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QUBT

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.01

Max
1.76
Q3
0.78
Median
0.24
Q1
0.04
QUBT
0.01
Min
0.01
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Dell (DELL) vs. Quantum Computing (QUBT): DELL does not report debt-to-equity ratio, so it has no value marker; QUBT is benchmarked against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Dell (DELL) and Quantum Computing (QUBT)
MetricDELLQUBT
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.9653.14
Debt / Equity (MRQ)--0.01
Net Debt / EBITDA1.34--

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Quantum Computing (QUBT) 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 0.73%, ranking against industry peers normally.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.73%

DELL
0.73%
Max
0.73%
Q3
0.31%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

QUBT

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.00%

Max
0.73%
Q3
0.31%
QUBT
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Dell (DELL) vs. Quantum Computing (QUBT): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Quantum Computing (QUBT) 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 13.43%, ranking against industry peers normally.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

13.43%

Max
32.27%
Q3
14.48%
DELL
13.43%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

QUBT

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.00%

Max
32.27%
Q3
14.48%
QUBT
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Dell (DELL) vs. Quantum Computing (QUBT): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Dell (DELL) and Quantum Computing (QUBT)
MetricDELLQUBT
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.73%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)13.43%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

An earnings multiple is available for just one side: Dell (DELL) trades at 19.10 times trailing earnings, ranked against its peers, while Quantum Computing (QUBT) has no P/E ratio this period.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

19.10

Max
69.48
Q3
41.02
Median
26.39
Q1
19.36
DELL
19.10
Min
6.07

QUBT

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

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Max
69.48
Q3
41.02
Median
26.39
Q1
19.36
Min
6.07
QUBT
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Dell (DELL) vs. Quantum Computing (QUBT): QUBT does not report P/E ratio, so it has no value marker; DELL is benchmarked against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Dell (DELL) at 1.38 prices around its industry’s typical P/S ratio, while Quantum Computing (QUBT) at 145.84 clears its benchmark range — QUBT looks notably rich on sales.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

1.38

Max
11.30
Q3
5.82
Median
2.56
DELL
1.38
Q1
1.05
Min
0.00

QUBT

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

145.84

QUBT
145.84
Max
11.30
Q3
5.82
Median
2.56
Q1
1.05
Min
0.00
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Dell (DELL) vs. Quantum Computing (QUBT): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Dell (DELL) reports a negative P/B ratio of -147.32, meaning negative book equity — the multiple itself is not meaningful for valuation. Meanwhile Quantum Computing (QUBT) reports 0.90, ranking against industry peers normally.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

-147.32

Max
10.75
Q3
5.52
Median
3.17
Q1
1.79
Min
0.33
DELL
-147.32

QUBT

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.90

Max
10.75
Q3
5.52
Median
3.17
Q1
1.79
QUBT
0.90
Min
0.33
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Dell (DELL) vs. Quantum Computing (QUBT): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Dell (DELL) and Quantum Computing (QUBT)
MetricDELLQUBT
P/E Ratio (TTM)19.10--
P/S Ratio (TTM)1.38145.84
P/B Ratio (MRQ)-147.320.90
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)2.89%-3.76%