CDW (STU:CDW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 10.69 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 53% Below Median

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STU:CDW CDW Corp STU:CDW
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Price €112.90
GF Value €186.23
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What is CDW Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

CDW STU:CDW -4.16% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.69 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 22.55. GuruFocus rates STU:CDW with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €186.23 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,515 Software companies, CDW ranks worse than 91.42% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-25), CDW's current share price is €112.90. CDW's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €10.56. CDW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 10.69.

The historical rank and industry rank for CDW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:CDW' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.05   Med: 22.55   Max: 33.45
Current: 10.99

During the past years, CDW's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 33.45. The lowest was 5.05. And the median was 22.55.

STU:CDW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
91.42% of 1515 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.31 vs STU:CDW: 10.99

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

CDW's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €16.917. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €10.56 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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CDW  (STU:CDW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


CDW Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


CDW Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CDW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

CDW Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

CDW Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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CDW Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16.90 14.60 12.20 10.38 11.66

STU:CDW vs BR, LDOS, FIS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, CDW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, CDW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CDW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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CDW Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

CDW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=112.90/10.56
=10.69

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

CDW's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, CDW's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=16.917/333.9520*333.9520
=16.917

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

CDW Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 5.499 241.428 7.606
201612 6.183 241.432 8.552
201703 5.369 243.801 7.354
201706 4.857 244.955 6.622
201709 4.424 246.819 5.986
201712 5.443 246.524 7.373
201803 5.322 249.554 7.122
201806 6.039 251.989 8.003
201809 6.592 252.439 8.721
201812 5.804 251.233 7.715
201903 5.609 254.202 7.369
201906 5.713 256.143 7.448
201909 5.900 256.759 7.674
201912 6.044 256.974 7.855
202003 5.658 258.115 7.320
202006 6.573 257.797 8.515
202009 7.363 260.280 9.447
202012 7.514 260.474 9.634
202103 7.002 264.877 8.828
202106 6.294 271.696 7.736
202109 5.224 274.310 6.360
202112 4.633 278.802 5.549
202203 6.002 287.504 6.972
202206 7.740 296.311 8.723
202209 9.898 296.808 11.137
202212 11.170 296.797 12.568
202303 10.854 301.836 12.009
202306 11.112 305.109 12.162
202309 12.656 307.789 13.732
202312 13.967 306.746 15.206
202403 14.640 312.332 15.653
202406 15.123 314.175 16.075
202409 15.891 315.301 16.831
202412 16.944 315.605 17.929
202503 16.316 319.799 17.038
202506 16.316 322.561 16.892
202509 16.606 324.800 17.074
202512 17.199 324.054 17.724
202603 17.272 330.213 17.468
202606 16.917 333.952 16.917

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.69 mean?
CDW (STU:CDW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.69 as of Aug. 25, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CDW and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 22.55. Over the past decade, CDW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.05 to 33.45. According to the industry distribution chart, CDW ranks #1385 out of 1515 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 91.4%.
Is CDW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
CDW's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.69 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 22.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.05 to a high of 33.45. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. CDW's value of 10.69 is 362.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CDW ranks #1385 out of 1515 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CDW has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CDW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BR and LDOS?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, CDW ranks #1385 out of 1515 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places CDW in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. CDW's value of 10.69 is 362.8% above this benchmark. Historically, CDW's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.05 to 33.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.55 vs. the industry median of 2.31, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.31, based on 1,515 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CDW's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.69 is 362.8% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CDW and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CDW's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.69, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 22.55. 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 (STU:CDW) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €186.23, compared to a current price of €112.90 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.69, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 22.55 and 362.8% above the Software industry median of 2.31. CDW's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CDW (STU:CDW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.69 as of Aug. 25, 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 (STU:CDW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CDW stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €112.90 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €186.23. GuruFocus considers CDW to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CDW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 10.69 (53% below median its 10-year median of 22.55)
  • GF Value™: €186.23 vs. price of €112.90 (39.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 362.8% above the Software median (#1385 of 1515)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CDW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CDW Business Description

Address 200 North Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL, USA, 60061
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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