134.97 USD
-7.88 (-5.52%)
At close: Feb 11, 2026
135.1 USD
+0.13 (+0.1%)
After Hours: 2/11/2026, 8:11:08 PM
Taking everything into account, CDW scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CDW was compared to 123 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. CDW has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CDW may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth CDW also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years CDW has been profitable.
- CDW had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CDW (6.92%) is better than 83.74% of its industry peers.
- CDW has a Return On Equity of 41.39%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CDW outperforms 98.37% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.74%, CDW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CDW is significantly above the industry average of 8.93%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- CDW has a Profit Margin of 4.76%. This is in the better half of the industry: CDW outperforms 69.92% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CDW has grown nicely.
- CDW has a better Operating Margin (7.39%) than 70.73% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CDW has grown nicely.
- CDW has a Gross Margin of 21.60%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CDW underperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CDW has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for CDW has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CDW has less shares outstanding
- CDW has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- CDW has an Altman-Z score of 2.74. 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 (2.74) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CDW has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.58. This is a neutral value as CDW would need 5.58 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- CDW has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.58) than 60.16% of its industry peers.
- CDW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.21. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- CDW has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.21) than 93.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.45
WACC8.76%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that CDW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of CDW (1.39) is worse than 77.24% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- CDW's Quick ratio of 1.30 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CDW is outperformed by 64.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.25% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, CDW shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.76% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.79% in the past year.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.36% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CDW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.43% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.73%
EPS Next 2Y6.84%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.36%
Revenue Next 2Y3.3%
Revenue Next 3Y3.43%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.46, which indicates a correct valuation of CDW.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CDW indicates a rather cheap valuation: CDW is cheaper than 87.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CDW to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.23), we can say CDW is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.73, which indicates a correct valuation of CDW.
- 88.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CDW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CDW to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.01), we can say CDW is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 83.74% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CDW, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 85.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CDW, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CDW does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- CDW has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.35
PEG (5Y)1.54
EPS Next 2Y6.84%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CDW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.76%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.48, CDW pays a better dividend. On top of this CDW pays more dividend than 94.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.79, CDW has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.76% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.59%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- CDW pays out 31.39% of its income as dividend. This is a 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%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/bmo
Inst Owners98.29%
Inst Owner Change-1.62%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change0.1%
Market Cap17.57B
Revenue(TTM)22.42B
Net Income(TTM)1.05B
Analysts76.47
Price Target181.57 (34.53%)
Short Float %3.09%
Short Ratio2.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.76% |
Yearly Dividend2.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.59%
DP31.39%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
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)-13.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.84%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.73 | ||
| P/S | 0.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.74 | ||
| P/B | 6.92 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.35 |
EPS(TTM)10.03
EY7.43%
EPS(NY)10.61
Fwd EY7.86%
FCF(TTM)7.75
FCFY5.74%
OCF(TTM)8.58
OCFY6.36%
SpS169.74
BVpS19.51
TBVpS-25.56
PEG (NY)2.35
PEG (5Y)1.54
Graham Number66.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.74 |
F-Score7
WACC8.76%
ROIC/WACC1.45
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 Year2.36%
Revenue Next 2Y3.3%
Revenue Next 3Y3.43%
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 13.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.92.
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%.