CDW CORP/DE (CDW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:CDW • US12514G1085

122.64 USD
-0.75 (-0.61%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
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After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

CDW gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. CDW scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CDW is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! 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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CDW has been profitable.
  • Of the past 5 years CDW 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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

  • The Return On Assets of CDW (6.92%) is better than 83.87% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 41.39%, CDW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.74%, CDW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.52% 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 8.85%.
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

  • The Profit Margin of CDW (4.76%) is better than 70.16% of its industry peers.
  • CDW's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • CDW has a better Operating Margin (7.39%) than 70.97% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CDW has grown nicely.
  • CDW has a worse Gross Margin (21.60%) 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

  • CDW has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • CDW has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • 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

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.62 indicates that CDW is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CDW has a Altman-Z score (2.62) 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.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.58, CDW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.21 is on the high side and indicates that CDW has dependencies on debt financing.
  • CDW's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.21 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CDW is outperformed by 94.35% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.21
Debt/FCF 5.58
Altman-Z 2.62
ROIC/WACC1.5
WACC8.48%
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.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.30 indicates that CDW should not have too much problems paying 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

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.25% over the past year.
  • 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%.
  • Measured over the past years, CDW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.96% on average per year.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CDW will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.36% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.44% on average over the next years.
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

  • 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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.23, which indicates a correct valuation of CDW.
  • CDW's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CDW is cheaper than 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CDW is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.56, which indicates a very decent valuation of CDW.
  • CDW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CDW is cheaper than 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.06, CDW is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.23
Fwd PE 11.56
CDW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCDW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CDW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CDW is cheaper than 86.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 87.90% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CDW, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.83
EV/EBITDA 11.04
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 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)2.13
PEG (5Y)1.4
EPS Next 2Y6.84%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.03%, CDW has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.46, CDW pays a better dividend. On top of this CDW pays more dividend than 95.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, 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 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
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 (2/27/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 122.64 0 (0%)

122.64

-0.75 (-0.61%)

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 Cap15.97B
Revenue(TTM)22.42B
Net Income(TTM)1.05B
Analysts76.47
Price Target181.57 (48.05%)
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 12.23
Fwd PE 11.56
P/S 0.72
P/FCF 15.83
P/OCF 14.3
P/B 6.29
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.04
EPS(TTM)10.03
EY8.18%
EPS(NY)10.61
Fwd EY8.65%
FCF(TTM)7.75
FCFY6.32%
OCF(TTM)8.58
OCFY6.99%
SpS169.74
BVpS19.51
TBVpS-25.56
PEG (NY)2.13
PEG (5Y)1.4
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 2.62
F-Score7
WACC8.48%
ROIC/WACC1.5
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 12.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.29.


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%.