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CDW Current Ratio Analysis

1.17x

Updated 489h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio measures whether a company can cover its short-term debts with its short-term assets; a value of 1.17x means CDW holds $1.17 in current assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities.

Sector Performance

45th percentile

CDW

1.17x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

1.16x(Jul 2026)

→ Stable

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Deep Analysis

This sits below the sector median of 1.25x, placing CDW at the 44th percentile among peers, so the firm is slightly less liquid than a typical competitor. Year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the ratio rose 0.9% from 1.16x to 1.17x, and no eight-quarter trend can be read from only two historical data points. A level below the median with a small upward tick suggests adequate but not generous liquidity, implying

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about CDW?

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.

How is the Current Ratio calculated?

Current Ratio is calculated as: Current Assets / Current Liabilities.

Who are CDW's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest peers by Current Ratio include: NWS (1.62x), ESTC (1.68x), DXCM (1.73x), GLW (1.81x), TEL (1.88x).

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The Formula

Current Assets / Current Liabilities

Why It Matters

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.