CORE & MAIN INC-CLASS A (CNM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CNM - US21874C1027 - Common Stock
51.29 USD
-0.11 (-0.21%)
CNM gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 51 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. While CNM has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CNM has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CNM was profitable.
In the past year CNM had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CNM has been profitable.
Of the past 5 years CNM 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CNM has a better Return On Assets (6.83%) than 68.63% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 22.85%, CNM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CNM (10.97%) is better than 70.59% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CNM is above the industry average of 10.20%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.83% | ||
| ROE | 22.85% | ||
| ROIC | 10.97% |
ROA(3y)7.26%
ROA(5y)5.33%
ROE(3y)23.57%
ROE(5y)17.76%
ROIC(3y)13.05%
ROIC(5y)10.52%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.57%, CNM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CNM has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.44%, CNM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CNM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CNM's Gross Margin of 26.67% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CNM outperforms 43.14% of its industry peers.
CNM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.57% | ||
| GM | 26.67% |
OM growth 3Y4.39%
OM growth 5Y16.07%
PM growth 3Y18.52%
PM growth 5Y35.35%
GM growth 3Y1.32%
GM growth 5Y2.7%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CNM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
CNM has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CNM has less shares outstanding
CNM has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CNM has an Altman-Z score of 3.40. This indicates that CNM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.40, CNM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
CNM has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.00. This is a neutral value as CNM would need 4.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CNM has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.00. This is in the better half of the industry: CNM outperforms 68.63% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.18 is on the high side and indicates that CNM has dependencies on debt financing.
CNM's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.18 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CNM is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.4 |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC9.73%
2.3 Liquidity
CNM has a Current Ratio of 2.25. This indicates that CNM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 2.25, CNM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.86% of the companies in the same industry.
CNM has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that CNM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.30, CNM is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.43% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 64.38% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, CNM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.02% in the last year.
CNM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.04% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.43%
EPS 3Y44.94%
EPS 5Y64.38%
EPS Q2Q%29.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.02%
Revenue growth 3Y14.14%
Revenue growth 5Y17.04%
Sales Q2Q%6.57%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CNM will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.07% on average per year.
CNM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.88% yearly.
EPS Next Y1.09%
EPS Next 2Y9.8%
EPS Next 3Y9.74%
EPS Next 5Y10.07%
Revenue Next Year2.86%
Revenue Next 2Y3.64%
Revenue Next 3Y3.89%
Revenue Next 5Y4.88%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.19 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CNM.
60.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CNM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CNM to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.13), we can say CNM is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.50, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CNM.
60.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CNM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CNM to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.35), we can say CNM is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CNM is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CNM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CNM is cheaper than 76.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
CNM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)18.56
PEG (5Y)0.31
EPS Next 2Y9.8%
EPS Next 3Y9.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CNM does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:CNM (11/6/2025, 1:57:08 PM)
51.29
-0.11 (-0.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners110.28%
Inst Owner Change-0.59%
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner Change9.52%
Market Cap10.13B
Revenue(TTM)7.74B
Net Income(TTM)431.00M
Analysts76.67
Price Target61.21 (19.34%)
Short Float %6.35%
Short Ratio4.2
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.35%
Min EPS beat(2)5.47%
Max EPS beat(2)9.23%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.98%
Min EPS beat(4)0.71%
Max EPS beat(4)12.5%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)3.71%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)5.9%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)11.78%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.69%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.7%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.69%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.59%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.41%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.36%
PT rev (1m)0.6%
PT rev (3m)-6.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.5 | ||
| P/S | 1.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.71 | ||
| P/B | 5.37 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.37 |
EPS(TTM)2.54
EY4.95%
EPS(NY)2.77
Fwd EY5.41%
FCF(TTM)2.86
FCFY5.57%
OCF(TTM)3.07
OCFY5.98%
SpS39.2
BVpS9.55
TBVpS-4.45
PEG (NY)18.56
PEG (5Y)0.31
Graham Number23.37
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.83% | ||
| ROE | 22.85% | ||
| ROCE | 14.09% | ||
| ROIC | 10.97% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.74% | ||
| OM | 9.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.57% | ||
| GM | 26.67% | ||
| FCFM | 7.29% |
ROA(3y)7.26%
ROA(5y)5.33%
ROE(3y)23.57%
ROE(5y)17.76%
ROIC(3y)13.05%
ROIC(5y)10.52%
ROICexc(3y)13.27%
ROICexc(5y)10.76%
ROICexgc(3y)30.58%
ROICexgc(5y)28.28%
ROCE(3y)16.76%
ROCE(5y)13.51%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.87%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.77%
ROICexc growth 5Y19.1%
OM growth 3Y4.39%
OM growth 5Y16.07%
PM growth 3Y18.52%
PM growth 5Y35.35%
GM growth 3Y1.32%
GM growth 5Y2.7%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.41 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 21.54% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.54% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.84 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.44% | ||
| Profit Quality | 130.86% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.4 |
F-Score6
WACC9.73%
ROIC/WACC1.13
Cap/Depr(3y)20.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)16.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.43%
Profit Quality(3y)174.31%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.43%
EPS 3Y44.94%
EPS 5Y64.38%
EPS Q2Q%29.85%
EPS Next Y1.09%
EPS Next 2Y9.8%
EPS Next 3Y9.74%
EPS Next 5Y10.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.02%
Revenue growth 3Y14.14%
Revenue growth 5Y17.04%
Sales Q2Q%6.57%
Revenue Next Year2.86%
Revenue Next 2Y3.64%
Revenue Next 3Y3.89%
Revenue Next 5Y4.88%
EBIT growth 1Y3.25%
EBIT growth 3Y19.16%
EBIT growth 5Y35.85%
EBIT Next Year28.39%
EBIT Next 3Y13.81%
EBIT Next 5Y11.68%
FCF growth 1Y-32.7%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y24.92%
OCF growth 1Y-29.78%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y24.63%
CORE & MAIN INC-CLASS A / CNM FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CNM stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CNM.
What is the valuation status of CORE & MAIN INC-CLASS A (CNM) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CORE & MAIN INC-CLASS A (CNM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CORE & MAIN INC-CLASS A?
CORE & MAIN INC-CLASS A (CNM) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for CNM stock?
The financial health rating of CORE & MAIN INC-CLASS A (CNM) is 5 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for CORE & MAIN INC-CLASS A?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CORE & MAIN INC-CLASS A (CNM) is expected to grow by 1.09% in the next year.