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CDWCDW -1.28%82 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 19.40% as of Jun. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 19.00. GuruFocus rates CDW with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $212.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,487 Software companies, CDW ranks better than 77.16% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, CDW's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 19.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 25.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 12.70% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of CDW was 100.40% per year. The lowest was -7.40% per year. And the median was 19.00% per year.
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
CDW 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
CDW vs LDOS, BR, FIS: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, CDW's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
CDW 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, CDW's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CDW's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 19.40% mean?
CDW (CDW) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 19.40% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for CDW and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.00. According to the industry distribution chart, CDW ranks #568 out of 2487 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is CDW's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
CDW's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 19.40% is near median its 10-year median of 19.00. The Software industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.40. CDW's value of 19.40% is 259.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CDW ranks #568 out of 2487 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CDW has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CDW's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to LDOS and BR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, CDW ranks #568 out of 2487 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places CDW in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.40. CDW's value of 19.40% is 259.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.00 vs. the industry median of 5.40, CDW has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Software company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Software companies is 5.40, based on 2,487 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CDW's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 19.40% is 259.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for CDW and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CDW's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 19.40%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CDW stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CDW (CDW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $212.58, compared to a current price of $151.82 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 19.40%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.00 and 259.3% above the Software industry median of 5.40. CDW's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CDW (CDW), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 19.40% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is CDW (CDW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CDW stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $151.82 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $212.58.
GuruFocus considers CDW to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CDW:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 19.40% (near median its 10-year median of 19.00)
GF Value™: $212.58 vs. price of $151.82 (28.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 259.3% above the Software median (#568 of 2487)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CDW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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 company's offerings range from hardware and software products to integrated IT solutions and services, including on-premise and cloud capabilities across hybrid infrastructure, digital experience, and security. Its reportable segments are Corporate, Small Business, Public, and Other. The Corporate and Small Business segments serve US private sector business customers, while the Public segment consists of government agencies and education and healthcare institutions in the US. The Corporate segment generates the majority of its revenue in the United States.
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