CDW Corporation (CDW) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1280 data points (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16)
CDW Corp is a multi-brand provider of information technology (IT) solutions to businesses, government, education, and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The...
CDW Corporation (CDW) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 17.41 (historical range: 11.94–32.09, median: 23.41), placing it at the 14th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 0.80 (range: 0.56–1.64, 13th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 14.82 (range: 10.13–25.31, 17th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16), CDW Corporation's P/E ratio has contracted by 16% over the observed period (from an average of 25.1 to 20.9).
CDW Corporation trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 17.41 | 23.41 | 14th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 0.80 | 1.11 | 13th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 14.82 | 18.83 | 17th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 4.57% | 4.61% | 49th | near its historical average |
CDW Corporation (CDW) Valuation & P/E History
CDW Corporation (CDW) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Retail-Catalog & Mail-Order Houses industry currently trading at $150.48 with a market capitalization of $18.8 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for CDW based on 1280 data points covering 2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 17.41 is below the historical median of 23.41, placing CDW at the 14th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 0.80 compares to a median of 1.11.
CDW Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows CDW Corporation's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether CDW is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests CDW is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for CDW Corporation.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is CDW Overvalued or Undervalued?
CDW Corporation trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 15 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive CDW is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full CDW analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.CDW trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.