CDW (STU:CDW) FCF Margin %: 4.37% (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Below Median


STU:CDW CDW Corp STU:CDW
67 GF Score
Price €114.20
GF Value €175.16
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is CDW FCF Margin %?

CDW STU:CDW +5.69% 67 FCF Margin % is 4.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 4.95. GuruFocus rates STU:CDW with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €175.16 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,811 Software companies, CDW ranks better than 56.24% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. CDW's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €215 Mil. CDW's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,913 Mil. Therefore, CDW's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.37%.

As of today, CDW's current FCF Yield % is 6.48%.

The historical rank and industry rank for CDW's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

STU:CDW' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.29   Med: 4.95   Max: 6.79
Current: 4.69


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of CDW was 6.79%. The lowest was 3.29%. And the median was 4.95%.

STU:CDW's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
56.24% of 2811 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.4 vs STU:CDW: 4.69


CDW FCF Margin % Related Terms


CDW FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CDW's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

CDW Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.29 5.09 6.79 5.50 4.85

CDW Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Margin % 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 5.01 2.23 5.20 7.18 4.37

STU:CDW vs LDOS, BR, APLD: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, CDW's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, CDW's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CDW's FCF Margin % falls into.


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CDW FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

CDW's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=929.238/19150.181
=4.85 %

CDW's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=214.866/4913.027
=4.37 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 4.37% mean?
CDW (STU:CDW) has a FCF Margin % of 4.37% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on CDW and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 4.95. Over the past decade, CDW's FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.29 to 6.79. According to the industry distribution chart, CDW ranks #1230 out of 2811 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 43.8%.
Is CDW's FCF Margin % too high?
CDW's current FCF Margin % of 4.37% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 4.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.29 to a high of 6.79. The Software industry median FCF Margin % is 2.40. CDW's value of 4.37% is 82.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CDW ranks #1230 out of 2811 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CDW has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CDW's FCF Margin % compare to LDOS and BR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, CDW ranks #1230 out of 2811 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts CDW in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.40. CDW's value of 4.37% is 82.1% above this benchmark. Historically, CDW's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.29 to 6.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.95 vs. the industry median of 2.40, 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 FCF Margin % for a Software company?
The median FCF Margin % among Software companies is 2.40, based on 2,811 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CDW's current FCF Margin % of 4.37% is 82.1% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on CDW and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CDW's current FCF Margin % is 4.37%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 4.95. 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 €175.16, compared to a current price of €114.20 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 4.37%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 4.95 and 82.1% above the Software industry median of 2.40. CDW's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CDW (STU:CDW), the current FCF Margin % is 4.37% as of Mar. 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 €114.20 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €175.16. GuruFocus considers CDW to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CDW:

  • FCF Margin %: 4.37% (12% below median its 10-year median of 4.95)
  • GF Value™: €175.16 vs. price of €114.20 (34.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.1% above the Software median (#1230 of 2811)

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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