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CDW CORP/DE (CDW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CDW - US12514G1085 - Common Stock

133.16 USD
-3.04 (-2.23%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 8:05:28 PM
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After Hours: 1/2/2026, 8:05:28 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CDW. 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. CDW is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years CDW 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 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 84.68% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of CDW (41.39%) is better than 98.39% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CDW (12.86%) is better than 89.52% of its industry peers.
CDW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.27%. This is significantly above the industry average of 9.00%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.92%
ROE 41.39%
ROIC 12.86%
ROA(3y)8.05%
ROA(5y)8.02%
ROE(3y)56.48%
ROE(5y)74.07%
ROIC(3y)15.27%
ROIC(5y)15.08%
CDW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCDW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50 100

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of CDW (4.76%) is better than 67.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CDW has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of CDW (7.39%) is better than 71.77% of its industry peers.
CDW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 21.60%, CDW is doing worse than 63.71% of the companies in the same industry.
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 3Y4.89%
OM growth 5Y4.57%
PM growth 3Y2.62%
PM growth 5Y4.66%
GM growth 3Y8.54%
GM growth 5Y5.39%
CDW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCDW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CDW is still creating some value.
CDW has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CDW has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CDW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CDW Yearly Shares OutstandingCDW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 5B 10B

2.2 Solvency

CDW has an Altman-Z score of 2.68. 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's Altman-Z score of 2.68 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CDW is outperformed by 61.29% of its industry peers.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.58 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CDW outperforms 59.68% 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.
CDW has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.21) than 92.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.21
Debt/FCF 5.58
Altman-Z 2.68
ROIC/WACC1.47
WACC8.74%
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 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.
CDW's Current ratio of 1.39 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CDW is outperformed by 78.23% of its industry peers.
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 62.90% 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 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.33% 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 9.30% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CDW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.09% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.09% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.33%
EPS 3Y6.14%
EPS 5Y9.3%
EPS Q2Q%3.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.09%
Revenue growth 3Y0.28%
Revenue growth 5Y3.09%
Sales Q2Q%4%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.47% 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 4.61% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.8%
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.59%
Revenue Next 2Y4.7%
Revenue Next 3Y4.61%
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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 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 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CDW is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.40.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CDW is valued cheaper than 89.52% of the companies in the same industry.
CDW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.60.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.47 indicates a correct valuation of CDW.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CDW indicates a rather cheap valuation: CDW is cheaper than 89.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CDW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.23.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.4
Fwd PE 12.47
CDW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCDW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CDW indicates a rather cheap valuation: CDW is cheaper than 80.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
85.48% 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 17.18
EV/EBITDA 11.7
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.
CDW has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.79
PEG (5Y)1.44
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.47%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CDW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.85%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.47, CDW pays a better dividend. On top of this CDW pays more dividend than 94.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, CDW has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.85%

5.2 History

The dividend of CDW is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.59%!
CDW has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

CDW pays out 31.39% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CDW is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP31.39%
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.47%
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 500M 1B
CDW Dividend Payout.CDW Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CDW Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CDW CORP/DE

NASDAQ:CDW (1/2/2026, 8:05:28 PM)

After market: 133.16 0 (0%)

133.16

-3.04 (-2.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Inst Owners98.29%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change0.07%
Market Cap17.34B
Revenue(TTM)22.10B
Net Income(TTM)1.05B
Analysts77.65
Price Target186.02 (39.7%)
Short Float %3.95%
Short Ratio2.98
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.85%
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)-0.78%
PT rev (3m)-11.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.4
Fwd PE 12.47
P/S 0.78
P/FCF 17.18
P/OCF 15.52
P/B 6.83
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.7
EPS(TTM)9.94
EY7.46%
EPS(NY)10.67
Fwd EY8.02%
FCF(TTM)7.75
FCFY5.82%
OCF(TTM)8.58
OCFY6.44%
SpS169.74
BVpS19.51
TBVpS-25.56
PEG (NY)2.79
PEG (5Y)1.44
Graham Number66.05
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.92%
ROE 41.39%
ROCE 17.01%
ROIC 12.86%
ROICexc 13.5%
ROICexgc 37.62%
OM 7.39%
PM (TTM) 4.76%
GM 21.6%
FCFM 4.57%
ROA(3y)8.05%
ROA(5y)8.02%
ROE(3y)56.48%
ROE(5y)74.07%
ROIC(3y)15.27%
ROIC(5y)15.08%
ROICexc(3y)16.3%
ROICexc(5y)16.93%
ROICexgc(3y)66.87%
ROICexgc(5y)69.73%
ROCE(3y)20.19%
ROCE(5y)19.95%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.25%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.46%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.66%
OM growth 3Y4.89%
OM growth 5Y4.57%
PM growth 3Y2.62%
PM growth 5Y4.66%
GM growth 3Y8.54%
GM growth 5Y5.39%
F-Score6
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 2.68
F-Score6
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACC1.47
Cap/Depr(3y)47.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)46.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.63%
Profit Quality(3y)115.61%
Profit Quality(5y)112.52%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.33%
EPS 3Y6.14%
EPS 5Y9.3%
EPS Q2Q%3.04%
EPS Next Y4.8%
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.09%
Revenue growth 3Y0.28%
Revenue growth 5Y3.09%
Sales Q2Q%4%
Revenue Next Year6.59%
Revenue Next 2Y4.7%
Revenue Next 3Y4.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-2.63%
EBIT growth 3Y5.18%
EBIT growth 5Y7.81%
EBIT Next Year8.59%
EBIT Next 3Y6.45%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-12.94%
FCF growth 3Y19.04%
FCF growth 5Y7.86%
OCF growth 1Y-14.37%
OCF growth 3Y17.64%
OCF growth 5Y4.45%

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 6 / 10 to CDW CORP/DE (CDW). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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 13.4 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.83.


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%.