CGI (GIB)
Market Price (12/21/2025): $92.6 | Market Cap: $20.3 BilSector: Information Technology | Industry: IT Consulting & Other Services
CGI (GIB)
Market Price (12/21/2025): $92.6Market Cap: $20.3 BilSector: Information TechnologyIndustry: IT Consulting & Other Services
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.2%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.0%, FCF Yield is 9.7% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -58%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -65% | Key risksGIB key risks include [1] significant revenue concentration with the U.S. Show more. |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%, CFO LTM is 2.2 Bil | Meaningful short interestShort Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 12.01 | |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 22% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing. Themes include AI Software Platforms, Show more. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.2%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.0%, FCF Yield is 9.7% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%, CFO LTM is 2.2 Bil |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 22% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing. Themes include AI Software Platforms, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -58%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -65% |
| Meaningful short interestShort Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 12.01 |
| Key risksGIB key risks include [1] significant revenue concentration with the U.S. Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
GIB Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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For CGI (symbol: GIB), the approximate -4.5% stock movement in the period leading up to December 21, 2025, can be attributed to several key factors identified in recent reports.
1. Profitability Challenges and Margin Pressure:
CGI's Q3 fiscal 2025 results, reported on July 30, 2025, indicated strong revenue growth but also significant pressure on several margin metrics. The company's adjusted EBIT margin contracted slightly, and diluted earnings per share decreased by 4.7%, impacting overall net earnings.
2. Restructuring and Integration Costs:
During fiscal 2025, CGI incurred approximately $100 million in restructuring costs. These costs were associated with integrating recent acquisitions and optimizing operations, which consequently weighed on the company's profit margins and cash from operating activities.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| GIB Return | -5% | 12% | -3% | 24% | 2% | -15% | 11% |
| Peers Return | 8% | 19% | -11% | 16% | 13% | 7% | 60% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| GIB Win Rate | 33% | 67% | 33% | 67% | 50% | 50% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 58% | 60% | 45% | 60% | 62% | 52% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| GIB Max Drawdown | -44% | -6% | -16% | -2% | -9% | -22% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -39% | -11% | -24% | -15% | -14% | -20% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: ACN, IBM, CTSH, DXC, LDOS.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/19/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | GIB | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -20.4% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 25.6% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 139 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -46.0% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 85.1% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 388 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -12.8% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 14.7% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 42 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -43.8% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 77.9% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 331 days | 1,480 days |
Compare to XRX, IBM, ACN, CTSH, FISV
In The Past
CGI's stock fell -20.4% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 10/20/2021. A -20.4% loss requires a 25.6% gain to breakeven.
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Latest Trefis Analyses
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Trade Ideas
Select past ideas related to GIB. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | ENPH | Enphase Energy | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 15.3% | 15.3% | -0.9% |
| 11262025 | PD | PagerDuty | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 10.2% | 10.2% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | CRM | Salesforce | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 14.6% | 14.6% | -0.1% |
| 11212025 | HUBS | HubSpot | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 9.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | FIVN | Five9 | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 8.4% | 8.4% | 0.0% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | ENPH | Enphase Energy | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 15.3% | 15.3% | -0.9% |
| 11262025 | PD | PagerDuty | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 10.2% | 10.2% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | CRM | Salesforce | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 14.6% | 14.6% | -0.1% |
| 11212025 | HUBS | HubSpot | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 9.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | FIVN | Five9 | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 8.4% | 8.4% | 0.0% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 138.66 |
| Mkt Cap | 32.6 |
| Rev LTM | 19,094 |
| Op Inc LTM | 2,943 |
| FCF LTM | 2,308 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 1,996 |
| CFO LTM | 2,590 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 2,289 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 6.5% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 3.5% |
| Rev Chg Q | 7.0% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 1.7% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 15.0% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 14.8% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.0% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 14.1% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 13.3% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 12.5% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 11.6% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 32.6 |
| P/S | 1.7 |
| P/EBIT | 11.9 |
| P/E | 18.2 |
| P/CFO | 14.0 |
| Total Yield | 6.8% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.6% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 6.3% |
| D/E | 0.2 |
| Net D/E | 0.2 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 10.4% |
| 3M Rtn | 12.7% |
| 6M Rtn | 8.5% |
| 12M Rtn | -2.7% |
| 3Y Rtn | 34.4% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 7.1% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 7.6% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -8.0% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -17.0% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -40.7% |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 6302025 | 7302025 | 6-K 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 4302025 | 6-K 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 1292025 | 6-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 12182024 | 40-F 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 7312024 | 6-K 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5012024 | 6-K 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 1312024 | 6-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 12152023 | 40-F 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 7262023 | 6-K 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 4262023 | 6-K 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2012023 | 6-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 12162022 | 40-F 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 7272022 | 6-K 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 4272022 | 6-K 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2022022 | 6-K 12/31/2021 |
| 9302021 | 12172021 | 40-F 9/30/2021 |
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