CGI Group (GIB) vs. SAP (SAP)
This page compares CGI Group (GIB) with SAP (SAP) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
CGI Group (GIB) and SAP (SAP) both fall under the Software & Services industry group, but GIB is classified in IT Services while SAP is classified in Software.
CGI Group (GIB) trades as a standard ordinary-equity line, while SAP (SAP) is an ADR tied to a foreign-share or depositary-receipt structure — compare with FX exposure, program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.
| Symbol | GIB | SAP |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | CGI Inc. | SAP SE |
| Country/Region | Canada | Germany |
| GICS Sector | Information Technology | Information Technology |
| GICS Industry Group | Software & Services | Software & Services |
| GICS Industry | IT Services | Software |
| GICS Sub-Industry | IT Consulting & Other Services | Application Software |
| Market Capitalization | 13.70 billion USD | 207.82 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | October 7, 1998 | September 18, 1995 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | ADR |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | GIB | SAP |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | 2.69% | 8.64% |
| 13-Week Price Return | -12.33% | -8.87% |
| 26-Week Price Return | -26.70% | -29.05% |
| 52-Week Price Return | -41.17% | -42.21% |
| Month-to-Date Return | 0.14% | 5.44% |
| Year-to-Date Return | -29.78% | -26.36% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 0.78M | 3.05M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 0.70M | 3.24M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 34.98% | 39.50% |
| Beta | 0.56 | 0.93 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both CGI Group (GIB) at 16.58% and SAP (SAP) at 16.88% post Return on Equity (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on this measure.
GIB
Software & Services industry group
16.58%
- Max
- 62.31%
- Q3
- 20.29%
- Median
- 7.31%
- Q1
- -8.50%
- Min
- -50.67%
SAP
Software & Services industry group
16.88%
- Max
- 62.31%
- Q3
- 20.29%
- Median
- 7.31%
- Q1
- -8.50%
- Min
- -50.67%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
SAP (SAP) at 19.58% ranks in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of CGI Group (GIB) at 10.26%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
GIB
Software & Services industry group
10.26%
- Max
- 44.20%
- Q3
- 16.48%
- Median
- 8.18%
- Q1
- -3.67%
- Min
- -28.43%
SAP
Software & Services industry group
19.58%
- Max
- 44.20%
- Q3
- 16.48%
- Median
- 8.18%
- Q1
- -3.67%
- Min
- -28.43%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
SAP (SAP) at 26.85% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of CGI Group (GIB) at 13.99%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
GIB
Software & Services industry group
13.99%
- Max
- 46.75%
- Q3
- 17.04%
- Median
- 6.53%
- Q1
- -4.60%
- Min
- -34.31%
SAP
Software & Services industry group
26.85%
- Max
- 46.75%
- Q3
- 17.04%
- Median
- 6.53%
- Q1
- -4.60%
- Min
- -34.31%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | GIB | SAP |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 16.58% | 16.88% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 8.72% | 10.42% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 10.26% | 19.58% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 13.99% | 26.85% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 16.41% | 73.72% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both CGI Group (GIB) at 0.95 and SAP (SAP) at 1.07 run Current Ratio (MRQ) in the tighter-liquidity quartile of industry peers, leaving thinner cushions against current liabilities than typical competitors.
GIB
Software & Services industry group
0.95
- Max
- 4.52
- Q3
- 2.50
- Median
- 1.64
- Q1
- 1.13
- Min
- 0.31
SAP
Software & Services industry group
1.07
- Max
- 4.52
- Q3
- 2.50
- Median
- 1.64
- Q1
- 1.13
- Min
- 0.31
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Both CGI Group (GIB) at 0.43 and SAP (SAP) at 0.18 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.
GIB
Software & Services industry group
0.43
- Max
- 2.69
- Q3
- 1.27
- Median
- 0.38
- Q1
- 0.00
- Min
- 0.00
SAP
Software & Services industry group
0.18
- Max
- 2.69
- Q3
- 1.27
- Median
- 0.38
- Q1
- 0.00
- Min
- 0.00
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)
SAP (SAP) at 32.64 ranks in the top quartile for Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM), ahead of CGI Group (GIB) at 11.09, which sits around the industry mid-range.
GIB
Software & Services industry group
11.09
- Max
- 45.58
- Q3
- 11.44
- Median
- -0.40
- Q1
- -13.69
- Min
- -51.04
SAP
Software & Services industry group
32.64
- Max
- 45.58
- Q3
- 11.44
- Median
- -0.40
- Q1
- -13.69
- Min
- -51.04
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | GIB | SAP |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.95 | 1.07 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 0.64 | 1.07 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.43 | 0.18 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | 11.09 | 32.64 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | GIB | SAP |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 3.30% | 6.01% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 7.91% | 6.24% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 7.34% | 7.62% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 5.52% | 6.12% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | GIB | SAP |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 10.33% | 9.38% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 0.36% | 28.35% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 6.80% | 46.36% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | 11.84% | 6.97% |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Both CGI Group (GIB) at 0.74% and SAP (SAP) at 1.53% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.
GIB
Software & Services industry group
0.74%
- Max
- 0.00%
- Q3
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
SAP
Software & Services industry group
1.53%
- Max
- 0.00%
- Q3
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
SAP (SAP) reports an unusual Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) of 161.64% — outside the typical 0–100% range, indicating either negative earnings (negative ratio) or dividends above current-period earnings (above 100%), both signaling sustainability concerns. Meanwhile CGI Group (GIB) reports 8.36%, ranking against industry peers normally.
GIB
Software & Services industry group
8.36%
- Max
- 0.00%
- Q3
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
SAP
Software & Services industry group
161.64%
- Max
- 0.00%
- Q3
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | GIB | SAP |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.74% | 1.53% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 8.36% | 161.64% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
CGI Group (GIB) at 11.28 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while SAP (SAP) at 24.49 sits around the industry midpoint — GIB has a lower trailing earnings multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and earnings quality.
GIB
Software & Services industry group
11.28
- Max
- 102.57
- Q3
- 62.64
- Median
- 31.77
- Q1
- 14.20
- Min
- 0.35
SAP
Software & Services industry group
24.49
- Max
- 102.57
- Q3
- 62.64
- Median
- 31.77
- Q1
- 14.20
- Min
- 0.35
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
CGI Group (GIB) at 1.16 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while SAP (SAP) at 4.80 sits around the industry midpoint — GIB has a lower trailing revenue multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and margins.
GIB
Software & Services industry group
1.16
- Max
- 17.61
- Q3
- 8.53
- Median
- 4.13
- Q1
- 2.23
- Min
- 0.12
SAP
Software & Services industry group
4.80
- Max
- 17.61
- Q3
- 8.53
- Median
- 4.13
- Q1
- 2.23
- Min
- 0.12
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
CGI Group (GIB) at 2.18 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while SAP (SAP) at 4.02 sits around the industry midpoint — GIB has a lower book-value multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside ROE and asset quality.
GIB
Software & Services industry group
2.18
- Max
- 20.48
- Q3
- 9.90
- Median
- 4.69
- Q1
- 2.39
- Min
- 0.32
SAP
Software & Services industry group
4.02
- Max
- 20.48
- Q3
- 9.90
- Median
- 4.69
- Q1
- 2.39
- Min
- 0.32
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | GIB | SAP |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 11.28 | 24.49 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.16 | 4.80 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 2.18 | 4.02 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 9.03 | 22.17 |