CGI (GIB) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at CGI (GIB): its performance, risk, profitability, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Software & Services peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | GIB |
|---|---|
| Name | CGI Inc. |
| Country/Region | Canada |
| GICS Sector | Information Technology |
| GICS Industry Group | Software & Services |
| GICS Industry | IT Services |
| GICS Sub-Industry | IT Consulting & Other Services |
| Market Capitalization | 12.84 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | October 7, 1998 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: GIB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | -41.50% | -19.89% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: GIB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 28.96% | 58.39% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.48 | 1.15 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
CGI (GIB) posts ROE of 16.62%, in the upper peer quartile. That suggests the company earns more from each dollar of shareholders’ equity than most industry peers, a useful capital-efficiency signal.
GIB
Software & Services industry group
16.62%
Group distribution
- Max
- 53.38%
- GIB
- 16.62%
- Q3
- 16.53%
- Median
- 5.38%
- Q1
- -13.43%
- Min
- -55.27%
Largest peers
- ORCL
- 53.38%
- IBM
- 35.77%
- MSFT
- 34.01%
- PLTR
- 32.59%
- GIB
- 16.62%
- SAP
- 16.35%
- PANW
- 4.83%
Net Margin (TTM)
CGI (GIB) keeps 10.26% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.
GIB
Software & Services industry group
10.26%
Group distribution
- Max
- 44.20%
- Q3
- 14.93%
- GIB
- 10.26%
- Median
- 3.32%
- Q1
- -5.99%
- Min
- -34.99%
Largest peers
- PLTR
- 43.67%
- MSFT
- 39.34%
- ORCL
- 25.37%
- SAP
- 19.58%
- IBM
- 15.61%
- GIB
- 10.26%
- PANW
- 7.95%
Operating Margin (TTM)
CGI (GIB) turns 16.58% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.
GIB
Software & Services industry group
16.58%
Group distribution
- Max
- 60.45%
- GIB
- 16.58%
- Q3
- 16.51%
- Median
- 4.46%
- Q1
- -12.92%
- Min
- -53.94%
Largest peers
- MSFT
- 46.33%
- PLTR
- 46.18%
- ORCL
- 36.26%
- SAP
- 30.03%
- GIB
- 16.58%
- IBM
- 13.81%
- PANW
- -2.47%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: GIB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 16.62% | 5.38% |
| ROA (TTM) | 8.81% | 1.63% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 10.26% | 3.32% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 16.58% | 4.46% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 20.47% | 68.69% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
CGI (GIB) has current ratio of 0.95, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.
GIB
Software & Services industry group
0.95
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.55
- Q3
- 2.88
- Median
- 1.72
- Q1
- 1.07
- GIB
- 0.95
- Min
- 0.03
Largest peers
- PLTR
- 6.91
- MSFT
- 1.28
- ORCL
- 1.12
- SAP
- 1.07
- GIB
- 0.95
- PANW
- 0.86
- IBM
- 0.80
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
CGI (GIB) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.
GIB
Software & Services industry group
0.44
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.31
- Q3
- 1.06
- GIB
- 0.44
- Median
- 0.32
- Q1
- 0.06
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- ORCL
- 3.63
- IBM
- 2.11
- GIB
- 0.44
- MSFT
- 0.30
- SAP
- 0.17
- PANW
- 0.08
- PLTR
- 0.02
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: GIB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.95 | 1.72 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 0.44 | 0.32 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.27 | -0.09 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
CGI (GIB) has dividend yield of 1.04%, above the entire industry range. That headline income is large, but yields this far above peers often come from a falling share price or an at-risk payout, so dividend safety matters more than the percentage itself.
GIB
Software & Services industry group
1.04%
Group distribution
- GIB
- 1.04%
- Max
- 0.00%
- Q3
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- IBM
- 2.70%
- SAP
- 1.61%
- ORCL
- 1.09%
- GIB
- 1.04%
- MSFT
- 0.94%
- PLTR
- 0.00%
- PANW
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
CGI (GIB) has payout ratio of 8.36%, above the peer distribution for its industry. The dividend consumes more reported earnings than peers normally do, leaving unusually thin earnings cover.
GIB
Software & Services industry group
8.36%
Group distribution
- GIB
- 8.36%
- Max
- 0.00%
- Q3
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- IBM
- 59.47%
- SAP
- 37.15%
- ORCL
- 34.31%
- MSFT
- 20.73%
- GIB
- 8.36%
- PLTR
- 0.00%
- PANW
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: GIB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.04% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 8.36% | 0.00% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
CGI (GIB) trades at P/E ratio of 11.34, in the cheaper earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. Investors are paying less for each dollar of TTM earnings than they usually pay for comparable businesses.
GIB
Software & Services industry group
11.34
Group distribution
- Max
- 109.93
- Q3
- 55.36
- Median
- 28.48
- Q1
- 14.69
- GIB
- 11.34
- Min
- 0.38
Largest peers
- PANW
- 249.04
- PLTR
- 134.27
- ORCL
- 30.03
- IBM
- 22.32
- MSFT
- 21.88
- SAP
- 20.88
- GIB
- 11.34
P/S Ratio (TTM)
CGI (GIB) trades at 0.79 on P/S ratio, in the lower sales-valuation quartile for its industry. That points to a cheaper revenue stream than most peers, with margin quality still doing the heavy lifting.
GIB
Software & Services industry group
0.79
Group distribution
- Max
- 18.91
- Q3
- 8.78
- Median
- 4.11
- Q1
- 1.96
- GIB
- 0.79
- Min
- 0.03
Largest peers
- PLTR
- 54.84
- PANW
- 22.01
- MSFT
- 8.57
- ORCL
- 7.48
- SAP
- 4.72
- IBM
- 3.44
- GIB
- 0.79
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
CGI (GIB) trades at 1.83 on P/B ratio, in the lower book-value quartile for its industry. Investors are paying less for the balance-sheet equity than they pay for most peers, with returns on that equity still central to the read.
GIB
Software & Services industry group
1.83
Group distribution
- Max
- 17.09
- Q3
- 8.08
- Median
- 3.66
- Q1
- 1.95
- GIB
- 1.83
- Min
- -7.06
Largest peers
- PLTR
- 33.90
- ORCL
- 15.01
- PANW
- 8.42
- IBM
- 7.19
- MSFT
- 6.59
- SAP
- 3.34
- GIB
- 1.83
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: GIB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 11.34 | 28.48 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 0.79 | 4.11 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 1.83 | 3.66 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 16.56% | 4.85% |