(CDW) CDW - Ratings and Ratios
Hardware, Software, Cloud Solutions, IT Services, Network Management
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CDW Corporation is a leading provider of IT solutions in North America and the UK, operating across three main segments: Corporate, Small Business, and Public. The company offers a comprehensive range of products and services, including hardware, software, and integrated IT solutions, enabling customers to navigate complex technology landscapes.
CDWs product portfolio includes a wide range of hardware products, such as notebooks, mobile devices, and data storage solutions, as well as software products, including cloud solutions, security, and collaboration tools. The company also provides advisory and design services, software development, implementation, and managed services, making it a one-stop-shop for customers seeking to optimize their IT infrastructure.
From a financial perspective, CDW has demonstrated strong performance, with a Return on Equity (ROE) of 47.24%, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital. The companys Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 22.60 suggests a reasonable valuation relative to its earnings. Additionally, CDWs market capitalization stands at approximately $23.98 billion, underscoring its significant presence in the technology distribution space.
Some key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor CDWs performance include revenue growth, gross margin expansion, and operating cash flow generation. The companys ability to maintain a strong balance sheet, with a healthy debt-to-equity ratio, will also be crucial in supporting its growth initiatives. Furthermore, metrics such as customer satisfaction, salesforce productivity, and the effectiveness of its cloud and security offerings will provide insights into CDWs competitive positioning and future prospects.
To further evaluate CDWs investment potential, it is essential to analyze its competitive advantages, such as its strong relationships with technology vendors, its robust e-commerce platform, and its ability to deliver tailored solutions to its customers. By examining these factors, investors can gain a deeper understanding of CDWs growth prospects and its ability to generate long-term value.
CDW Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 21,735m |
| Sub-Industry | Technology Distributors |
| IPO / Inception | 1993-05-27 |
CDW Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 0.51% |
| Fundamental | 60.5% |
| Dividend Rating | 65.1% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -36.3% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.08 of 5 |
CDW Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 1.45% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 2.33% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 10.04% |
| Payout Consistency | 100.0% |
| Payout Ratio | 25.4% |
CDW Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -50.2% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -61.6% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 55.6% |
| CAGR 5y | 9.17% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.21 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.37 |
| Alpha | -44.59 |
| Beta | 1.133 |
| Volatility | 27.01% |
| Current Volume | 1225.2k |
| Average Volume 20d | 1212.9k |
| Stop Loss | 160.8 (-3.1%) |
| Signal | 0.82 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.0
| Net Income (1.08b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 1.31b TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.07 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -4.01pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 9.28% (prev 3.99%; Δ 5.29pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.07 (>3.0%) and CFO 1.13b > Net Income 1.08b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (5.29b) to EBITDA (1.96b) ratio: 2.70 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.35 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (132.4m) change vs 12m ago -2.36% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 21.57% (prev 22.10%; Δ -0.53pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 151.4% (prev 153.6%; Δ -2.17pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 7.44 (EBITDA TTM 1.96b / Interest Expense TTM 224.8m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 1.24
| (A) 0.13 = (Total Current Assets 7.84b - Total Current Liabilities 5.81b) / Total Assets 15.27b |
| (B) -0.09 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -1.37b / Total Assets 15.27b |
| (C) 0.12 = EBIT TTM 1.67b / Avg Total Assets 14.45b |
| (D) -0.11 = Book Value of Equity -1.45b / Total Liabilities 12.80b |
| Total Rating: 1.24 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 60.49
| 1. Piotroski 4.0pt = -1.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 3.79% = 1.89 |
| 3. FCF Margin 4.66% = 1.16 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 2.28 = 0.34 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 2.87 = -1.59 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 7.05% = 8.81 |
| 7. RoE 45.37% = 2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -17.00% = -0.85 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR -1.42% = -0.24 |
| 10. EPS Trend -11.31% = -0.28 |
| 11. EPS CAGR -2.11% = -0.26 |
What is the price of CDW shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.41%, over one month by -8.41%, over three months by -9.19% and over the past year by -25.07%.
Is CDW a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of CDW is around 143.48 USD . This means that CDW is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -13.5%.
Is CDW a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 5
- Buy: 3
- Hold: 4
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the CDW price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 206.8 | 24.7% |
| Analysts Target Price | 206.5 | 24.5% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 159.6 | -3.8% |
Last update: 2025-08-20 02:47
CDW Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 481.0m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 20.6269
P/E Forward = 17.331
P/S = 0.9935
P/B = 8.8096
P/EG = 1.53
Beta = 0.94
Revenue TTM = 21.88b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.67b USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.96b USD
Long Term Debt = 5.62b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 9.50m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 5.63b USD (Calculated: Short Term 9.50m + Long Term 5.62b)
Net Debt = 5.29b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 26.89b USD (21.74b + Debt 5.63b - CCE 481.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 7.44 (Ebit TTM 1.67b / Interest Expense TTM 224.8m)
FCF Yield = 3.79% (FCF TTM 1.02b / Enterprise Value 26.89b)
FCF Margin = 4.66% (FCF TTM 1.02b / Revenue TTM 21.88b)
Net Margin = 4.92% (Net Income TTM 1.08b / Revenue TTM 21.88b)
Gross Margin = 21.57% ((Revenue TTM 21.88b - Cost of Revenue TTM 17.16b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -18.52 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 26.89b / Book Value Of Equity -1.45b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.01% (Interest Expense 56.8m / Debt 5.63b)
Taxrate = 24.91% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 357.6m / 1.44b)
NOPAT = 1.26b (EBIT 1.67b * (1 - 24.91%))
Current Ratio = 1.35 (Total Current Assets 7.84b / Total Current Liabilities 5.81b)
Debt / Equity = 2.28 (Debt 5.63b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 2.47b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.87 (Net Debt 5.29b / EBITDA 1.96b)
Debt / FCF = 5.53 (Debt 5.63b / FCF TTM 1.02b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 2.37b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 7.05% (Net Income 1.08b, Total Assets 15.27b )
RoE = 45.37% (Net Income TTM 1.08b / Total Stockholder Equity 2.37b)
RoCE = 20.92% (Ebit 1.67b / (Equity 2.37b + L.T.Debt 5.62b))
RoIC = 15.29% (NOPAT 1.26b / Invested Capital 8.21b)
WACC = 8.25% (E(21.74b)/V(27.37b) * Re(10.19%)) + (D(5.63b)/V(27.37b) * Rd(1.01%) * (1-Tc(0.25)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -0.98%
Discount Rate = 10.19% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 72.31% ; FCFE base≈1.19b ; Y1≈1.30b ; Y5≈1.63b
Fair Price DCF = 151.9 (DCF Value 19.91b / Shares Outstanding 131.1m; 5y FCF grow 10.02% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: -17.00 | Revenue CAGR: -1.42%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 11.20
EPS Correlation: -11.31 | EPS CAGR: -2.11%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -3.21
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