AstroNova Inc (ALOT)vsDell Technologies Inc (DELL)
ALOT
AstroNova Inc
$14.49
-4.86%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $118.08M
DELL
Dell Technologies Inc
$421.90
+1.05%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $282.76B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Dell Technologies Inc generates 88929% more annual revenue ($134.00B vs $150.51M). DELL leads profitability with a 6.3% profit margin vs -1.6%. DELL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
ALOT
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
DELL
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+42.2%
Fair Value
$16.83
Current Price
$14.49
$2.34 discount
Margin of Safety
-86.5%
Fair Value
$198.31
Current Price
$421.90
$223.59 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 65.1% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 44 in profit
Revenue surging 87.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 282.5% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
0.5% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 3.3%
ROE of -3.1% — below average capital efficiency
6.3% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALOT
The strongest argument for ALOT centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : DELL
The strongest argument for DELL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 87.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.71 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ALOT
The primary concerns for ALOT are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : DELL
The primary concerns for DELL are Profit Margin, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 50.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALOT profiles as a turnaround stock while DELL is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DELL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
DELL is growing revenue faster at 87.5% — sustainability is the question.
DELL generates stronger free cash flow (3.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DELL scores higher overall (74/100 vs 42/100) and 87.5% revenue growth. ALOT offers better value entry with a 42.2% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
AstroNova Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
AstroNova, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes specialty printers and data acquisition and analysis systems in the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, Central and South America, and internationally.
Dell Technologies Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Dell Technologies Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells and supports information technology solutions, products and services worldwide. The company is headquartered in Round Rock, Texas.
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