Dell Tops List of Best-Performing Tech Companies

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In a recent ranking published in Business Week, Dell Computer Corp emerged as the world's best-performing information technology company, surpassing other prominent tech giants. The companies were evaluated based on various criteria, including revenues, revenue growth, return on equity, total shareholder return, and profits. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Dell, solidifying its position as a leader in the tech industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dell topped the list of 100 companies, edging out Vodafone Group Plc, SAP AG, Nokia Oy, and Ingram Micro Inc.
  • The companies were ranked on several criteria: revenues, revenue growth, return on equity, total shareholder return, and profits.
  • Dell's success can be attributed to its effective business model and strong financial performance.
  • Cisco Systems Inc ranked 11, IBM Corp ranked 22, Oracle Corp ranked 34, and Sun Microsystems ranked 40.
  • Hewlett-Packard Co ranked 63, while Compaq Computer Corp was at the bottom due to its acquisition of Digital Equipment Corp.
  • IBM, HP, and Lucent Technologies Inc are the top companies in overall size, based on revenue.
  • @Home Networks Inc, Amazon.com Inc, and Verio Inc showed the highest revenue growth.
  • Mindspring Enterprises Inc, Yahoo! Inc, and Earthlink Network Inc led in shareholder return.
  • Vanguard Cellular Systems Inc, Vodafone, and Dell had the best return on equity.

Statistics:

  • Dell was ranked as the best-performing information technology company.
  • The top 10 companies included Dell, Vodafone Group Plc, SAP AG, Nokia Oy, and Ingram Micro Inc.
  • The companies were evaluated on 5 criteria: revenues, revenue growth, return on equity, total shareholder return, and profits.
  • Dell's revenue was not specified, but it was one of the top-performing companies in the industry.
  • @Home Networks Inc showed 103.69% revenue growth.
  • Amazon.com Inc had a revenue growth of 107.19%.
  • Verio Inc had a revenue growth of 130.18%.
  • Mindspring Enterprises Inc had a shareholder return of 127.19%.
  • Yahoo! Inc had a shareholder return of 146.21%.
  • Earthlink Network Inc had a shareholder return of 163.15%.
  • Vanguard Cellular Systems Inc had a return on equity of 177.55%.
  • Vodafone had a return on equity of 184.69%.
  • Dell had a return on equity of 199.23%.

Sources:

  • Business Week