Can CGI Outrun Accenture in the Next Rally?
Accenture fell -11% during the past Week. You may be tempted to buy more, or may want to reduce your exposure. But there is an entirely different perspective you might be missing. Is there a better alternative? Turns out, its peer CGI gives you more. CGI (GIB) stock offers superior revenue growth across key periods, better profitability, and relatively lower valuation vs Accenture (ACN) stock, suggesting you may be better off investing in GIB
- GIB’s Last 12 Months revenue growth was 7.9%, vs. ACN’s 7.3%.
- In addition, its Last 3-Year Average revenue growth came in at 6.1%, ahead of ACN’s 4.5%.
- GIB leads on profitability over both periods – LTM margin of 16.4% and 3-year average of 16.4%.
These differences become even clearer when you look at the financials side by side. The table highlights how ACN’s fundamentals stack up against those of GIB on growth, margins, momentum, and valuation multiples.
Valuation & Performance Overview
| ACN | GIB | Preferred | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valuation | |||
| P/EBIT Ratio | 9.5 | 5.3 | GIB |
| Revenue Growth | |||
| Last Quarter | 8.3% | 3.3% | ACN |
| Last 12 Months | 7.3% | 7.9% | GIB |
| Last 3 Year Average | 4.5% | 6.1% | GIB |
| Operating Margins | |||
| Last 12 Months | 15.7% | 16.4% | GIB |
| Last 3 Year Average | 15.5% | 16.4% | GIB |
| Momentum | |||
| Last 3 Year Return | -39.8% | -35.1% | GIB |
Note: For “Last 3 Year Return” metric, preferred stock is one with higher returns unless the returns are too high (>300%) which creates risk of sell off.
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See detailed fundamentals on Buy or Sell ACN Stock. Below we compare market return and related metrics across years.
Historical Market Performance
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total [1] | Avg | Best | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||||
| ACN Return | 61% | -35% | 34% | 2% | -22% | -33% | -25% | ||
| GIB Return | 12% | -3% | 24% | 2% | -15% | -27% | -14% | ||
| S&P 500 Return | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 8% | 97% | <=== | |
| Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||||
| ACN Win Rate | 67% | 33% | 67% | 58% | 33% | 17% | 46% | ||
| GIB Win Rate | 67% | 33% | 67% | 50% | 50% | 17% | 47% | ||
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 67% | 50% | 62% | <=== | |
| Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||||
| ACN Max Drawdown | -8% | -39% | -16% | -27% | -41% | -44% | -29% | ||
| GIB Max Drawdown | -10% | -17% | -13% | -17% | -31% | -34% | -20% | ||
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -5% | -25% | -10% | -8% | -19% | -9% | -13% | <=== | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] 2026 data is for the year up to 6/8/2026 (YTD)
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
No matter how good the numbers, stock investment is never a smooth ride. There is a risk you must factor in. Read ACN Dip Buyer Analyses to see how the stock has fallen and recovered in the past.
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