CDW (NASDAQ:CDW) & Converge Technology Solutions (OTCMKTS:CTSDF) Critical Contrast

Converge Technology Solutions (OTCMKTS:CTSDF) and CDW (NASDAQ:CDW) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, risk and analyst recommendations.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

93.2% of CDW shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of CDW shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Converge Technology Solutions and CDW’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Converge Technology Solutions	N/A	N/A	N/A
CDW	5.29%	62.22%	9.59%

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Converge Technology Solutions and CDW”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Converge Technology Solutions	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
CDW	$20.94 billion	1.41	$1.10 billion	$8.01	27.48

CDW has higher revenue and earnings than Converge Technology Solutions.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Converge Technology Solutions and CDW, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Converge Technology Solutions	0	0	0	0	N/A
CDW	0	3	4	0	2.57

CDW has a consensus target price of $255.00, suggesting a potential upside of 15.84%. Given CDW’s higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe CDW is more favorable than Converge Technology Solutions.

Summary

CDW beats Converge Technology Solutions on 8 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Converge Technology Solutions

Converge Technology Solutions Corp. provides software-enabled IT and cloud solutions in the United States and Canada. Its solutions approach delivers advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, application modernization, cloud, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and digital workplace offerings to clients across various industries. The company also offers managed and talent services, and hardware and software products and solutions. Converge Technology Solutions Corp. was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

About CDW

CDW Corporation provides information technology (IT) solutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. It operates through three segments: Corporate, Small Business, and Public. The company offers discrete hardware and software products and services, as well as integrated IT solutions, including on-premise and cloud capabilities across hybrid infrastructure, digital experience, and security. It also provides hardware products comprising notebooks/mobile devices, tablets, network communications, desktop computers, collaboration, data storage and servers, and others; and software products, such as cloud solutions, software assurance, application suites, security, virtualization, operating systems, and network management. In addition, the company offers advisory and design, software development, implementation, managed, professional, configuration, partner, and telecom services, as well as warranties; delivers and manages mission critical software, systems, and network solutions; and implementation and installation, and repair services to its customers through various third-party service providers. It serves government, education, and healthcare customers; and small, medium, and large business customers. CDW Corporation was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Vernon Hills, Illinois.