CDW CORP/DE (CDW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:CDW • US12514G1085

124.64 USD
+0.47 (+0.38%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
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After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:21:43 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, CDW scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CDW was compared to 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. While CDW belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CDW. CDW also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CDW was profitable.
  • In the past year CDW had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • CDW had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • CDW had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
CDW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCDW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.92%, CDW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CDW's Return On Equity of 41.39% is amongst the best of the industry. CDW outperforms 98.39% of its industry peers.
  • CDW has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CDW outperforms 89.52% of its industry peers.
  • CDW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.53%. This is significantly above the industry average of 8.80%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.92%
ROE 41.39%
ROIC 12.74%
ROA(3y)7.44%
ROA(5y)7.66%
ROE(3y)46.93%
ROE(5y)70.09%
ROIC(3y)14.53%
ROIC(5y)14.52%
CDW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCDW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50 100

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.76%, CDW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CDW's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • CDW has a Operating Margin of 7.39%. This is in the better half of the industry: CDW outperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CDW has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of CDW (21.60%) is worse than 63.71% of its industry peers.
  • CDW's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.39%
PM (TTM) 4.76%
GM 21.6%
OM growth 3Y0.35%
OM growth 5Y2.95%
PM growth 3Y0.44%
PM growth 5Y2.17%
GM growth 3Y3.27%
GM growth 5Y4.57%
CDW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCDW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CDW is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CDW has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for CDW has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • CDW has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CDW Yearly Shares OutstandingCDW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
CDW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCDW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • CDW has an Altman-Z score of 2.63. This is not the best score and indicates that CDW is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CDW has a Altman-Z score (2.63) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CDW is 5.58, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CDW, 5.58 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • CDW has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.58) than 60.48% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.21 is on the high side and indicates that CDW has dependencies on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of CDW (2.21) is worse than 94.35% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.21
Debt/FCF 5.58
Altman-Z 2.63
ROIC/WACC1.44
WACC8.82%
CDW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCDW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CDW has a Current Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that CDW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.39, CDW is doing worse than 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CDW has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that CDW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of CDW (1.30) is worse than 63.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 1.3
CDW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCDW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • CDW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.25%.
  • CDW shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.76% yearly.
  • CDW shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.79%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.96% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.25%
EPS 3Y0.81%
EPS 5Y8.76%
EPS Q2Q%3.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.79%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.9%
Revenue growth 5Y3.96%
Sales Q2Q%6.27%

3.2 Future

  • CDW is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.36% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CDW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.44% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.73%
EPS Next 2Y6.84%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.84%
Revenue Next 2Y3.94%
Revenue Next 3Y3.44%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
CDW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCDW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5B 10B 15B 20B
CDW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCDW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.43, the valuation of CDW can be described as correct.
  • CDW's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CDW is cheaper than 91.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CDW is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • CDW is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.75.
  • 89.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CDW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • CDW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.02.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.43
Fwd PE 11.75
CDW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCDW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CDW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CDW is cheaper than 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CDW indicates a rather cheap valuation: CDW is cheaper than 87.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.08
EV/EBITDA 11.12
CDW Per share dataCDW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of CDW may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.17
PEG (5Y)1.42
EPS Next 2Y6.84%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CDW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.03%.
  • CDW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.46. CDW pays more dividend than 95.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, CDW has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.03%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of CDW grows each year by 14.59%, which is quite nice.
  • CDW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • CDW has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.59%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
CDW Yearly Dividends per shareCDW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 31.39% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CDW. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • CDW's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP31.39%
EPS Next 2Y6.84%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%
CDW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCDW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B
CDW Dividend Payout.CDW Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CDW Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CDW CORP/DE

NASDAQ:CDW (2/20/2026, 8:21:43 PM)

After market: 124.64 0 (0%)

124.64

+0.47 (+0.38%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)02-04
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners98.29%
Inst Owner Change2.67%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change0.23%
Market Cap16.23B
Revenue(TTM)22.42B
Net Income(TTM)1.05B
Analysts76.47
Price Target181.57 (45.68%)
Short Float %3.37%
Short Ratio2.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.03%
Yearly Dividend2.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.59%
DP31.39%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date02-25
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.86%
Min EPS beat(2)2.37%
Max EPS beat(2)3.35%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.97%
Min EPS beat(4)2.37%
Max EPS beat(4)8.48%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.4%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)0.77%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.74%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.36%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.36%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.19%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.4%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.67%
PT rev (1m)-2.39%
PT rev (3m)-3.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.65%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.8%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.95%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.43
Fwd PE 11.75
P/S 0.73
P/FCF 16.08
P/OCF 14.53
P/B 6.39
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.12
EPS(TTM)10.03
EY8.05%
EPS(NY)10.61
Fwd EY8.51%
FCF(TTM)7.75
FCFY6.22%
OCF(TTM)8.58
OCFY6.88%
SpS169.74
BVpS19.51
TBVpS-25.56
PEG (NY)2.17
PEG (5Y)1.42
Graham Number66.35
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.92%
ROE 41.39%
ROCE 17.01%
ROIC 12.74%
ROICexc 13.37%
ROICexgc 37.27%
OM 7.39%
PM (TTM) 4.76%
GM 21.6%
FCFM 4.57%
ROA(3y)7.44%
ROA(5y)7.66%
ROE(3y)46.93%
ROE(5y)70.09%
ROIC(3y)14.53%
ROIC(5y)14.52%
ROICexc(3y)15.7%
ROICexc(5y)15.43%
ROICexgc(3y)62.67%
ROICexgc(5y)61.96%
ROCE(3y)19.39%
ROCE(5y)19.38%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.94%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.74%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.08%
OM growth 3Y0.35%
OM growth 5Y2.95%
PM growth 3Y0.44%
PM growth 5Y2.17%
GM growth 3Y3.27%
GM growth 5Y4.57%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.45
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.21
Debt/FCF 5.58
Debt/EBITDA 2.92
Cap/Depr 37.04%
Cap/Sales 0.49%
Interest Coverage 6.7
Cash Conversion 58.03%
Profit Quality 95.97%
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 1.3
Altman-Z 2.63
F-Score7
WACC8.82%
ROIC/WACC1.44
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.25%
EPS 3Y0.81%
EPS 5Y8.76%
EPS Q2Q%3.63%
EPS Next Y5.73%
EPS Next 2Y6.84%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.79%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.9%
Revenue growth 5Y3.96%
Sales Q2Q%6.27%
Revenue Next Year3.84%
Revenue Next 2Y3.94%
Revenue Next 3Y3.44%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-2.63%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.55%
EBIT growth 5Y7.03%
EBIT Next Year9.97%
EBIT Next 3Y6.73%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-24.77%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-23.96%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

CDW CORP/DE / CDW FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CDW CORP/DE?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CDW.


What is the valuation status for CDW stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CDW CORP/DE (CDW). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is CDW CORP/DE (CDW) stock?

CDW CORP/DE (CDW) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CDW CORP/DE (CDW) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CDW CORP/DE (CDW) is 12.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.39.


Is the dividend of CDW CORP/DE sustainable?

The dividend rating of CDW CORP/DE (CDW) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 31.39%.