CDW Gross Margin Analysis
Updated 1611h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left after deducting the cost of goods sold, and CDW’s current 20.1% means it keeps $0.201 of each sales dollar before other expenses.
Sector Performance
13th percentileCDW
20.1%
Sector Median
47.4%
Sector Avg
48.1%
Prior Period
21.0%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left after deducting the cost of goods sold, and CDW’s current 20.1% means it keeps $0.201 of each sales dollar before other expenses.
This sits far below the sector median of 45.6%, placing CDW in the 14th percentile of its sector peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -4.3%, and the two most recent historical values are 20.1% followed by 21.0%. A gross margin well under the sector norm combined with a recent quarterly decline suggests pricing pressure or rising input costs, which raises the risk of weaker future earnings. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the low level and downward trend point toward a less favorable
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Gross Margin tell investors about CDW?
Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.
How is the Gross Margin calculated?
Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.
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The Formula
Gross Profit / Revenue
Why It Matters
Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.
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20.1%
Sector Median
47.4%
Sector Avg
48.1%
How CDW's Gross Margin compares to sector peers.
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