P/E Ratio
Updated 224h ago
Sector Performance
27th percentileCDW
16.7x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
Deep Analysis
The current P/E ratio of 16.7x means that for every $1 of profit the company earns, investors are paying $16.70 for its stock.
Among sector peers, where the median P/E is 24.1x, CDW’s ratio places it in the 28th percentile — meaning it is cheaper than 72% of comparable companies. The metric has been increasing over the last eight quarters, with a quarter-over-quarter rise of +3.3% (year-over-year change is not available). A below-median P/E combined with an upward trend suggests the stock is relatively inexpensive but gaining valuation, which could indicate improving earnings or rising investor confidence. This mix of low relative valuation and a gradual increase does not signal a clear overvaluation or bargain extreme. It therefore supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the metric points to neither a compelling undervaluation nor an imminent risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about CDW?
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
How is the P/E Ratio calculated?
P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.
Who are CDW's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: VICI (9.1x), OMF (9.0x), JACK (8.5x), GIS (8.4x), FIS (8.4x).
The Formula
Price / EPS
Why It Matters
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
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16.7x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
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