CDW Corp (CDW) fair value: what the stock is really worth
As of Oct 21, 2026: fair value (intrinsic value) of CDW Corp stock $166, price $158, upside +4.6%, quality 59 out of 100. Rating: fairly valued. Calculated from audited financials with 26 valuation models and 37 quality factors, updated daily.
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Price vs Fair Value
White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Oct 22, 2026.
How to read this chart
60‑month range $98.25 – $247.88 · fair‑value band $104.43 – $282.46 · the $158.28 price screens below the $165.54 fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). Dashed = 300-day average. As of Oct 22, 2026.
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CDW Corporation provides information technology (IT) solutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. It operates through three segments: Commercial, Government, and Education.
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The company offers discrete hardware and software products and services, as well as integrated IT solutions, including on-premise and cloud capabilities across hybrid infrastructure, digital experience, and security.
It also provides hardware products comprising notebooks/mobile devices, tablets, network communications, collaboration hardware, data storage and servers, desktop computers, and other hardware; and software products, such as cloud solutions, software assurance, application suites, security, virtualization, collaboration and productivity applications, operating systems, and network management.
In addition, the company offers advisory and design, software development, implementation, and managed services, as well as warranties. It serves business, government, education, and healthcare customers.
The company was formerly known as CDW Computer Centers, Inc. and changed its name to CDW Corporation in June 2003. CDW Corporation was founded in 1984 and is based in Vernon Hills, Illinois.
Stock analysis
CDW Corp (CDW) currently trades at $158.28, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is $165.54, so the stock looks roughly fairly valued today (gap 4.4%).
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Valuation
Bull case: the Multiples group reads highest at a median of $235.30 per share, and 13 of the 24 models we run sit above the $158.28 price.
Bear case: the Dividend Discount group reads lowest at $41.81, and 11 of the 24 models stay below the price. Data coverage for this calculation is high.
Scenario range: $104.43 (bear) to $282.46 (bull), the price of $158.28 sits inside it. Bear and bull are the same models on cautious and optimistic assumptions, a range, not a price target.
Quality & growth
The Quality Score stands at 59/100 (solid quality), in the Technology sector.
Mixed Growth: Revenue is growing, but margins or cash flow do not fully confirm the trend.
CDW Corp reported revenue of $22.4B in FY2025 versus $20.8B in FY2021, a compound +1.9%/yr. Reported net income was $1.1B in FY2025, compounding +1.9%/yr from FY2021.
Key figures
Market cap $20.2B Large · P/E ratio 18.6 · P/S ratio 0.86 · EPS (TTM) $8.49 · Dividend yield 1.6% · Net margin 4.6% · Return on equity 44.0% · Return on assets (EBIT) 11.6%.
Competitive moat
Our AI-assisted moat analysis scores the competitive advantage at 59 out of 100 (medium confidence).
What moves the price
The share trades at its 52-week high and 61% above its 52-week low, currently above its 200-day average.
For context, the median of 10 Technology peers we cover trades at 35% fair-value upside, at 5%, CDW screens richer than that median.
Fair Value models
Bear$104.43Fair Value $165.54Bull$282.46
Price $158.28 · Upside +4.6%
Model ⓘEach model values the company its own way (discounted cash flow, earnings, assets, dividends). The fair value above starts from their evidence-weighted blend, not from a single model. In cyclical trough or peak years, after dilution or a stock split it is adjusted afterwards, so it can sit above or below the models. Based on fiscal year 2025 figures (about 10 months old). Earnings retained since then ($4.85 per share) are deliberately not added.Bear ⓘBear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull ⓘBull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target. If a model's bull case is above four times its base value, the table shows that limit with a > sign (like the overall Bull above): beyond it no assumption holds.Coverage ⓘCoverage = how well-backed THIS model's estimate is for this stock (0–100): how complete and reliable its input data are, and how well the model fits the company. The final Fair Value is an evidence-weighted blend, so better-evidenced models count more. Green ≥70, amber 50–69, grey below 50.
Growth Quality ⓘGrowth is valuable only when reinvestment earns attractive returns (Aswath Damodaran): sustainable growth depends on return on capital, reinvestment and efficiency. Basis: total company revenue over the periods shown on the cards (3Y/5Y/all years), not per share, so a merger can show up as a growth jump; per-share earnings growth is in the value-creation card.58/100
Revenue is growing, but margins or cash flow do not fully confirm the trend.
Revenue growth 1 year
+6.8%
Revenue growth 3 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
−1.9%
Revenue growth 5 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+4.0%
Start year 2020 (pandemic). Over 10 years: +5.6% a year
Revenue growth 32 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+14.8%
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What shareholders gained per year (last 5 years) ⓘWhat the business itself delivers per year: earnings growth per share plus the dividend yield. This is what you get IF the market keeps valuing the stock the same way: it contains no assumption about the market changing its mind. Computed per share, so buybacks count and a merger does not pass as growth. For a company that pays no dividend it is pure earnings growth per share. Period: earnings growth per share as CAGR over the last 5 reported fiscal years (annual statements), plus the current dividend yield. The start value is the median of the three years around the start, so a single crisis year (a pandemic or a write-down) does not distort the rate. Basis: adjusted.
+4.4%
Earnings growth per share plus dividend.
Earnings per share, growth per year+2.8%
Dividend (yield on the price)1.6%
Pace: 5 vs 10 years ⓘTwo data points, not a trend model: earnings growth per share over the last 5 fiscal years against the last 10. Labelled "steady" when both rates are within 3 percentage points of each other, otherwise picking up or flattening. Shown only when ten years of history exist.8.2% vs 13.2%, slowing
Profit margin 2020 to 2025 ⓘOperating margin then vs now, from reported annual statements. A falling margin after a boom year is the classic peak-earnings signal: the growth rate then leans on an inflated base.6% → 7%
Pace: the 5-year rate starts in 2020 (pandemic)
Growth Forecast
A lot of optimism in the price
The price assumes more growth than the company has delivered so far and more than analysts expect.
What the price assumes ⓘThis turns our valuation around: instead of asking what the share is worth, it asks what growth the current price requires. It uses the cash the company keeps after all spending (free cash flow), the same discount rate as our models, five years of growth, then slowing evenly to 2 % a year by year ten. Compared with the analysts' sales forecasts extended to the same five years (at least three analysts, for context only, it does not enter the Fair Value): within 3 percentage points counts as "in line" (amber), below that little optimism (green), above that a lot of optimism (red).
+10.6%
Yearly growth needed for the next five years to justify today's price.
What forecasts expect ⓘAnalysts publish sales forecasts for the next two fiscal years. For the years after that, growth slows evenly to 2 % a year by year ten (2 % is the long-run rate our models use). Projected years are marked as such.
+4.3%
Yearly sales growth analysts expect, extended to five years.
After inflation (USA: IMF forecast 2.4% a year to 2030, 3.1% from 2016 to 2025) that is about +8.0% a year for the price and +1.9% for the forecasts.
News mood ⓘNews mood, the average tone of recent news (94 articles), rated against how stocks are usually covered. 🚀 Hype = unusually upbeat · 🙂 Positive = above average · 😐 Neutral = typical · 🙁 Negative = below average · 😨 Very negative = unusually downbeat. It reflects the tone of coverage, not our valuation.Positive
Recent news coverage is more positive than average.
AI conclusion: Moderate organization capital and pricing signals offer some stability while limited innovation and high leverage constrain durability.
Main risk: Integration costs from the Lovelytics acquisition could weigh on results and pressure services margins.
CDW has now closed its acquisition of Lovelytics, adding hundreds of specialists in data migration, analytics and generative AI services. The move targets the gap between enterprise AI pilots and actual production use, at a time when hardware infrastructure still drives much of the revenue mix. Will the new capabilities lift services margins and growth faster than integration costs weigh on results?
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Peer GroupⓘHow this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.Information Technology Services · 464 stocks
Beats the industry median on 9/14 measures
Overall it ranks above its industry peers.
Valuation
Quality Score59 · Above median
Fair Value upside+4.6% · Below median
Profitability
Return on equity (12 months)44.0% · Top 25%
Return on assets6.7% · Above median
Net margin (12 months)4.6% · Above median
Operating margin (12 months)7.4% · Above median
Growth and dividend
Revenue growth (quarter YoY)10.0% · Above median
Dividend yield (12 months)1.6% · Below median
Balance sheet
Debt / equity1.77× · Highest 25%
Valuation Multiplesvs Information Technology Services median · lower = cheaper
P/E (12 months)18.6× · Cheaper than median
P/B7.74× · book value is mostly goodwill ⓘGoodwill and other intangible assets are larger than the equity. The book value mainly reflects prices paid for past acquisitions, so we do not rank this P/B against the peer group.
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Frequently asked questions
Is CDW Corp (CDW) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Oct 22, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of $165.54 versus a price of $158.28, about +5% upside (fairly valued).
What is the fair value of CDW?
Our model-based fair value for CDW Corp is $165.54 (as of Oct 22, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price: $158.28.
What is the quality score of CDW?
CDW Corp has a Quality Score of 59/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the price target for CDW Corp (CDW)?
Our model-based price target is the fair value of $165.54 (as of Oct 22, 2026) from 24 valuation models. Cautious scenario $104.43, optimistic scenario $282.46. It is a calculation from audited fundamentals, not an analyst target.
What is the CDW Corp stock forecast for 2026?
Our models put fair value at $165.54, about +5% upside versus a price of $158.28 (fairly valued). Cautious scenario $104.43, optimistic scenario $282.46. The calculation is refreshed regularly with new filings.
What is the revenue of CDW Corp (CDW)?
CDW Corp reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about $23.5B (latest available figure, as of Oct 22, 2026).
Does CDW Corp pay a dividend?
CDW Corp currently shows a dividend yield of 1.59% relative to its recent price (as of Oct 22, 2026).
What growth is priced into CDW Corp (CDW)?
For today's price to be fair in a discounted-cash-flow model, CDW Corp would have to grow free cash flow by +10.6 % per year for five years (discount rate 9.1 %, then slowing evenly to 2 % perpetual growth by year ten). Over the last 5 years revenue grew +4.0 % per year. As of Oct 22, 2026.
What discount rate (WACC) does the fair value of CDW use?
Our models discount CDW Corp at 9.1 %: a base by market capitalisation (large), damped by beta 0.94, country premium for USA. The same rate applies in all 26 models.
What is a reverse DCF?
A reverse DCF turns the usual calculation around. Instead of deriving a value from assumptions, it takes today's price as given and asks: what free-cash-flow growth would a company have to deliver for exactly this price to be fair? The result is not a forecast but the expectation already priced in. For CDW Corp that is +10.6 % per year a year over ten years, using the same discount rate (9.1 %) and the same formula as our fair value.
How much growth has CDW Corp (CDW) delivered so far?
Over the past 5 years revenue at CDW Corp grew +4.0 % a year. The price currently implies +10.6 % per year free-cash-flow growth a year. Comparing the two shows how much confidence is in the price: if it demands more than has been delivered, the business has to accelerate for the maths to work.
How fast is the sector of CDW Corp (CDW) growing?
The median revenue growth in the sector is +10.7 % a year. That is the yardstick for the growth priced into CDW Corp (+10.6 % per year a year): it shows whether the expectation is within the usual range or beyond it.
What is the free cash flow yield of CDW Corp (CDW)?
The free-cash-flow yield on the price is 5.40 %: that much free cash flow CDW Corp produces per unit of market value. When it exceeds the discount rate of our models (9.1 %), the business already earns more than its cost of capital demands, and the price needs little additional growth.
What is the intrinsic value of CDW Corp (CDW)?
Intrinsic value and fair value mean the same thing: what the business is worth on its numbers, independent of the share price. For CDW Corp it is $165.54 per share (as of Oct 22, 2026), against a price of $158.28. It is the blended result of 24 valuation models (cash flow, earnings, asset, dividend).
Is CDW Corp stock overvalued or undervalued in 2026?
As of Oct 22, 2026, CDW trades below its calculated fair value: price $158.28, fair value $165.54, a gap of about +5% (fairly valued). The calculation is refreshed with each new quarterly report, so the verdict can change during the year.
Is fair value the same as the market price of CDW?
No. The price is what the market pays today ($158.28); the fair value is what the company's own numbers justify ($165.54). For CDW Corp the two are $7.26 per share apart. That gap is exactly why we show both numbers side by side.
How much is CDW Corp worth?
The market values CDW Corp at about $20.2B (market capitalisation, as of Oct 22, 2026). Per share that is $158.28; our models calculate a fair value of $165.54 per share.
What do the bullish and bearish scenarios say about CDW?
Our models span a range for CDW Corp: cautious scenario $104.43, base $165.54, optimistic $282.46 per share (as of Oct 22, 2026, price $158.28). The range comes from different growth and margin assumptions, not from analyst opinions.
What is the P/E ratio of CDW?
CDW Corp trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.6 (as of Oct 22, 2026). A P/E on its own says little: it compares the price with ONE year of profit, while our fair value of $165.54 is built from several models across several years. Other multiples: PEG 1.3, P/B 7.7, P/S 0.9, EV/EBITDA 12.0.
What is the PEG ratio of CDW?
The PEG ratio of CDW Corp is 1.33 (P/E divided by earnings growth, as of Oct 22, 2026). That is above 1, so the growth is already paid for in the price.
How solid is the balance sheet of CDW Corp (CDW)?
Balance-sheet figures for CDW Corp (as of Oct 22, 2026): return on equity 44.0%, debt of 1.77 per unit of equity. They feed the Quality Score of 59/100, which measures business quality independently of the share price.
How far is CDW from its 52-week high?
CDW Corp trades at $158.28, at its 52-week high of $158.28 and 61% above the low of $98.25 (as of Oct 21, 2026). Distance from the high says nothing about value: that is what the fair value of $165.54 is for.
Which stocks are comparable to CDW Corp?
From the same area (Technology) we also value International Business Machines Corporation, Accenture plc, Tata Consultancy Services Limited, Infosys Limited, among others. Each of them has its own fair-value calculation on this site using the same models, so the comparison is like for like.
Is CDW Corp stock attractive at the current price?
The data as of Oct 22, 2026: price $158.28, calculated fair value $165.54 (+5%), Quality Score 59/100, from 24 models. Whether that fits your horizon and risk tolerance is your call. We provide the calculation, not investment advice.
How is the fair value of CDW calculated?
We run CDW Corp through 24 models from four families: discounted cash flow, earnings models, asset and balance-sheet models, and dividend models. Every model gets the same audited fundamentals; the result is the weighted average of $165.54, with the spread shown as a cautious and an optimistic scenario.
Is it still worth investing in stocks now?
The global stock market currently sits 13.1 % above its aggregate fair value. CDW Corp currently trades 4 % below its own fair value, and the market average says nothing about that. An expensive market is no reason to stay out and no reason to buy everything at once: keep a broad savings plan running, buy single stocks only with money you can do without, and hold part of your money liquid while the market is high. The full picture including sectors is on is it worth investing now.
What is the share price of CDW Corp (CDW)?
The closing price on Oct 21, 2026 was $158.28. Our model-based fair value is $165.54, about +5% upside (fairly valued). We carry closing prices from our data provider, not a live tick.
What should I pay attention to with CDW Corp right now?
The model range is unusually wide ($104.43 to $282.46). The outcome hinges heavily on assumptions, so read the point estimate with caution. The price sits close to our fair value, market and models broadly agree here, little valuation tension.
Where does the earnings growth of CDW Corp (CDW) come from?
Earnings per share at CDW Corp grew +16.1 % a year from 2014 to 2025. Broken into its drivers: revenue per share +8.7 %, EBIT margin +3.3 %, tax rate +4.0 %, residual (interest, one-offs) −0.6 %. The four rates multiply to the earnings growth rate, they do not add up. Start and end are three-year averages so a single exceptional year does not distort the result.
Key figures of CDW Corp
How large is the market capitalisation of CDW Corp (CDW)?
The market capitalisation of CDW Corp is $20.2B. The stock-market value of the whole company: share price times number of shares. It is what the market asks for the entire business today.
What is the P/S ratio of CDW Corp (CDW)?
The price-to-sales ratio of CDW Corp is 0.86 (last twelve months). Price to sales: market value relative to yearly revenue. Useful when profit is thin or distorted.
What are the earnings per share of CDW Corp (CDW)?
Earnings per share at CDW Corp are $8.49 (price ÷ EPS = P/E 18.6). Earnings per share over the last twelve months: total profit spread across every single share.
What is the dividend yield of CDW Corp (CDW)?
The dividend yield of CDW Corp is 1.6% (payout 29.6%). Yearly dividend relative to the share price. 3% pays 3 per 100 invested. Below: how much of profit is used for it.
What is the net margin of CDW Corp (CDW)?
The net margin of CDW Corp is 4.6% (last twelve months). How much of every unit of revenue ends up as profit. 10% means 10 cents of profit per dollar of sales.
What is the return on equity of CDW Corp (CDW)?
The return on equity (ROE) of CDW Corp is 44.0% (last twelve months). Profit relative to shareholders' equity, how efficiently the company works with its owners' money.
What is the EBIT return on assets of CDW Corp (CDW)?
On an EBIT basis the return on assets of CDW Corp is 11.6% (avg 5y). Operating profit (EBIT) relative to everything the company owns, as a multi-year average. It describes the business model rather than one good or bad year.
What is the operating margin of CDW Corp (CDW)?
The operating margin of CDW Corp is 7.4% (last twelve months). Profit from the core business (before interest and taxes) relative to revenue.
How fast is revenue growing at CDW Corp (CDW)?
Revenue at CDW Corp is growing +10.0% versus a year earlier (3y avg −1.9%). How much revenue grew versus a year earlier (YoY). The 3-year average next to it puts the single year in context.
How fast are earnings growing at CDW Corp (CDW)?
Earnings per share at CDW Corp are growing +4.9% versus a year earlier. How much earnings per share grew versus a year earlier.
How much net debt does CDW Corp (CDW) carry?
The net debt of CDW Corp is $5.7B (fiscal year 2025, ≈ 5.2 yrs of FCF). Debt minus cash on hand. The note shows how many years of free cash flow could in theory pay it off.
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