EV/EBITDA
Updated 224h ago
Sector Performance
38th percentileCDW
11.7x
Sector Median
13.7x
Sector Avg
18.7x
Deep Analysis
The current EV/EBITDA of 11.7x means the company’s total enterprise value is 11.7 times its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization — a commonly used measure of valuation relative to operating profitability.
This ratio sits below the sector median of 13.8x, placing the stock in the 39th percentile among peers, which indicates it is valued moderately lower than most comparable companies. The metric has been increasing over the last eight quarters, with the most recent quarter-over-quarter change showing a rise of +2.5% from 11.4x to 11.7x; year-over-year data is not available. A below-median valuation combined with an upward trend suggests that while the stock is still cheaper than many peers, its valuation is moving closer to the sector average, potentially reducing the margin of safety for new buyers. This dynamic implies a balanced risk-opportunity profile: the lower relative multiple offers some cushion, but the rising trend signals that the stock may be losing that discount. Overall, the metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict — it is not cheap enough to warrant a strong buy nor expensive enough to trigger a sell, consistent with a neutral stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about CDW?
A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.
How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?
EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.
Who are CDW's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?
The closest peers by EV/EBITDA include: LSPD (-24.2x), BRZE (-24.5x), EVGO (-25.7x), NIO (-36.8x), SNAP (-38.8x).
The Formula
Enterprise Value / EBITDA
Why It Matters
A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.
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11.7x
Sector Median
13.7x
Sector Avg
18.7x
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