CDW vs. STX: CDW vs. Seagate Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do CDW (CDW) and Seagate (STX) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

CDW (CDW) and Seagate (STX) both fall under the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group, but CDW is classified in Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components while STX is classified in Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals.

Company profile comparison for CDW (CDW) and Seagate (STX)
Profile Item	CDW	STX
Name	CDW Corporation	Seagate Technology Holdings plc
Country/Region	United States	Singapore
GICS Sector	Information Technology	Information Technology
GICS Industry Group	Technology Hardware & Equipment	Technology Hardware & Equipment
GICS Industry	Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components	Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
GICS Sub-Industry	Technology Distributors	Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Market Capitalization	19.60 billion USD	105.83 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq	Nasdaq
Listing Date	June 27, 2013	December 11, 2002
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

CDW

STX

GSPC

CDW (CDW) vs. Seagate (STX), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for CDW (CDW) and Seagate (STX). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for CDW (CDW) and Seagate (STX). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for CDW (CDW) and Seagate (STX)
Metric	CDW	STX
Total Return (1Y)	16.85%	83.77%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	-6.46%	95.95%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	-1.35%	42.73%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

CDW

STX

GSPC

CDW (CDW) vs. Seagate (STX), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for CDW (CDW) and Seagate (STX). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Seagate (STX) carries a highly aggressive beta of 2.24, indicating much higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, whereas CDW (CDW) is closer to market-like at 0.90 — a noticeable difference in market-sensitivity profile.

Risk profile metrics for CDW (CDW) and Seagate (STX)
Metric	CDW	STX
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	48.60%	76.96%
Beta (5Y)	0.90	2.24
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-60.37%	-57.80%
Avg. Volume (3M)	1.60M	4.72M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

CDW and STX are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for CDW (CDW) and Seagate (STX)
Metric	CDW	STX
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	0.26	1.03
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	0.37	1.51

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both companies show strong equity returns, but Seagate (STX) at 259.35% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; CDW (CDW) at 42.47% also sits in the top quartile.

CDW

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

42.47%

CDW: 42.47%
Max: 42.47%
Q3: 19.13%
Median: 11.00%
Q1: 1.63%
Min: -20.62%

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

259.35%

STX: 259.35%
Max: 42.47%
Q3: 19.13%
Median: 11.00%
Q1: 1.63%
Min: -20.62%

CDW (CDW) vs. Seagate (STX): A comparison of their ROE against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Seagate (STX) at 31.86% converts revenue to bottom-line profit above its industry’s benchmark range, while CDW (CDW) at 4.48% keeps roughly the typical share for its industry.

CDW

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

4.48%

Max: 27.60%
Q3: 11.66%
CDW: 4.48%
Median: 4.08%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: -11.02%

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

31.86%

STX: 31.86%
Max: 27.60%
Q3: 11.66%
Median: 4.08%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: -11.02%

CDW (CDW) vs. Seagate (STX): A comparison of their net margin against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Seagate (STX) at 48.85% turns sales into operating profit above its industry’s benchmark range, while CDW (CDW) at 8.14% operates around its industry’s norm.

CDW

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

8.14%

Max: 36.27%
Q3: 18.36%
Median: 8.84%
CDW: 8.14%
Q1: 1.46%
Min: -21.39%

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

48.85%

STX: 48.85%
Max: 36.27%
Q3: 18.36%
Median: 8.84%
Q1: 1.46%
Min: -21.39%

CDW (CDW) vs. Seagate (STX): A comparison of their operating margin against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for CDW (CDW) and Seagate (STX)
Metric	CDW	STX
ROE (TTM)	42.47%	259.35%
ROA (TTM)	6.47%	37.21%
Net Margin (TTM)	4.48%	31.86%
Operating Margin (TTM)	8.14%	48.85%
Gross Margin (TTM)	21.00%	50.35%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Seagate (STX) at 34.06% sits in the top revenue growth quartile, while CDW (CDW) at 6.79% is closer to the peer norm — faster top-line expansion for STX.

CDW (CDW) vs. Seagate (STX): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Seagate (STX) at 105.32% sits in the top EPS growth quartile, while CDW (CDW) at 1.38% is closer to the peer norm — faster per-share earnings growth for STX.

CDW (CDW) vs. Seagate (STX): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for CDW (CDW) and Seagate (STX)
Metric	CDW	STX
Revenue Growth (YoY)	6.79%	34.06%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	-1.89%	18.20%
EPS Growth (YoY)	1.38%	105.32%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	-0.21%	--

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Seagate (STX) at 1.82 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while CDW (CDW) at 1.27 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for CDW.

CDW

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

1.27

Max: 5.34
Q3: 3.02
Median: 1.95
Q1: 1.32
CDW: 1.27
Min: 0.17

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

1.82

Max: 5.34
Q3: 3.02
Median: 1.95
STX: 1.82
Q1: 1.32
Min: 0.17

CDW (CDW) vs. Seagate (STX): A comparison of their current ratio against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Seagate (STX) at 0.77 is near its industry mid-range for debt-to-equity ratio, while CDW (CDW) at 2.98 sits above its benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.

CDW

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

2.98

CDW: 2.98
Max: 1.76
Q3: 0.78
Median: 0.24
Q1: 0.04
Min: 0.01

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.77

Max: 1.76
Q3: 0.78
STX: 0.77
Median: 0.24
Q1: 0.04
Min: 0.01

CDW (CDW) vs. Seagate (STX): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for CDW (CDW) and Seagate (STX)
Metric	CDW	STX
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.27	1.82
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	2.98	0.77
Net Debt / EBITDA	3.01	0.24

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Seagate (STX) at 0.63% earns its spot in the top quartile of its industry’s yields; CDW (CDW) at 1.59% is past the top of its own peer range — territory where a dividend-safety check matters more than the headline number.

CDW

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

1.59%

CDW: 1.59%
Max: 0.73%
Q3: 0.31%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.63%

Max: 0.73%
STX: 0.63%
Q3: 0.31%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

CDW (CDW) vs. Seagate (STX): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both CDW (CDW) at 29.40% and Seagate (STX) at 15.52% pay out an above-typical share of earnings for their industries, leaving thinner cover if profits dip.

CDW

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

29.40%

Max: 32.27%
CDW: 29.40%
Q3: 14.48%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

15.52%

Max: 32.27%
STX: 15.52%
Q3: 14.48%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

CDW (CDW) vs. Seagate (STX): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for CDW (CDW) and Seagate (STX)
Metric	CDW	STX
Dividend Yield (TTM)	1.59%	0.63%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	29.40%	15.52%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

CDW (CDW) at 18.32 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Seagate (STX) at 24.17 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for CDW, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

CDW

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

18.32

Max: 69.48
Q3: 41.02
Median: 26.39
Q1: 19.36
CDW: 18.32
Min: 6.07

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

24.17

Max: 69.48
Q3: 41.02
Median: 26.39
STX: 24.17
Q1: 19.36
Min: 6.07

CDW (CDW) vs. Seagate (STX): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

CDW (CDW) at 0.80 looks cheap on sales in the lower P/S ratio quartile, while Seagate (STX) at 7.67 looks rich in the upper quartile — a clear gap in price per dollar of revenue.

CDW

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.80

Max: 11.30
Q3: 5.82
Median: 2.56
Q1: 1.05
CDW: 0.80
Min: 0.00

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

7.67

Max: 11.30
STX: 7.67
Q3: 5.82
Median: 2.56
Q1: 1.05
Min: 0.00

CDW (CDW) vs. Seagate (STX): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Both look rich against book: CDW (CDW) at 7.45 sits in the upper P/B ratio quartile, and Seagate (STX) at 30.67 prices even higher, above its industry range.

CDW

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

7.45

Max: 10.75
CDW: 7.45
Q3: 5.52
Median: 3.17
Q1: 1.79
Min: 0.33

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

30.67

STX: 30.67
Max: 10.75
Q3: 5.52
Median: 3.17
Q1: 1.79
Min: 0.33

CDW (CDW) vs. Seagate (STX): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for CDW (CDW) and Seagate (STX)
Metric	CDW	STX
P/E Ratio (TTM)	18.32	24.17
P/S Ratio (TTM)	0.80	7.67
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	7.45	30.67
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	4.43%	2.17%