CORE & MAIN INC-CLASS A (CNM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CNM • US21874C1027

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This CNM fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CNM Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CNM had positive earnings in the past year.
  • CNM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years CNM has always been profitable.
  • CNM had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
CNM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCNM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • CNM has a Return On Assets of 7.25%. This is in the better half of the industry: CNM outperforms 78.72% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 22.08%, CNM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.48%, CNM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.85% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CNM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.49%. This is above the industry average of 9.04%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.25%
ROE 22.08%
ROIC 10.48%
ROA(3y)7.19%
ROA(5y)6.55%
ROE(3y)23.95%
ROE(5y)21.07%
ROIC(3y)11.49%
ROIC(5y)11.49%
CNM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCNM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • CNM has a better Profit Margin (5.77%) than 68.09% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CNM has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of CNM (9.44%) is better than 70.21% of its industry peers.
  • CNM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 26.93%, CNM is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CNM has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.44%
PM (TTM) 5.77%
GM 26.93%
OM growth 3Y-6.81%
OM growth 5Y13.14%
PM growth 3Y1.57%
PM growth 5Y36.39%
GM growth 3Y-0.08%
GM growth 5Y2.23%
CNM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCNM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 5 10 15 20 25

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2. CNM Health Analysis

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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CNM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • CNM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CNM has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CNM Yearly Shares OutstandingCNM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 50M 100M 150M 200M
CNM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCNM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.63 indicates that CNM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.63, CNM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.70% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CNM has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.56. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CNM would need 3.56 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.56, CNM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CNM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.06. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.06, CNM is doing worse than 65.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.06
Debt/FCF 3.56
Altman-Z 3.63
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC9.33%
CNM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCNM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.63 indicates that CNM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of CNM (2.63) is better than 74.47% of its industry peers.
  • CNM has a Quick Ratio of 1.51. This is a normal value and indicates that CNM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CNM has a Quick ratio of 1.51. This is in the better half of the industry: CNM outperforms 68.09% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.63
Quick Ratio 1.51
CNM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCNM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. CNM Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.48% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, CNM shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 65.28% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, CNM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.77% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, CNM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 15.99% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.48%
EPS 3Y11.12%
EPS 5Y65.28%
EPS Q2Q%40.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.77%
Revenue growth 3Y4.76%
Revenue growth 5Y15.99%
Sales Q2Q%-6.89%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.74% on average over the next years.
  • CNM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.39% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.67%
EPS Next 2Y9.8%
EPS Next 3Y8.83%
EPS Next 5Y6.74%
Revenue Next Year3.96%
Revenue Next 2Y4.05%
Revenue Next 3Y4.21%
Revenue Next 5Y5.39%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
CNM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCNM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B 8B
CNM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCNM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3

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4. CNM Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.79, the valuation of CNM can be described as rather expensive.
  • CNM's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CNM is cheaper than 74.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CNM to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say CNM is valued slightly cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.83, the valuation of CNM can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CNM is valued cheaper than 80.85% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.20. CNM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.79
Fwd PE 16.83
CNM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCNM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

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.
  • CNM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CNM is cheaper than 85.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.2
EV/EBITDA 13.47
CNM Per share dataCNM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of CNM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)0.29
EPS Next 2Y9.8%
EPS Next 3Y8.83%

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5. CNM Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CNM does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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CNM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CORE & MAIN INC-CLASS A

NYSE:CNM (4/15/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 53.36 0 (0%)

53.36

-0.58 (-1.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)03-24
Earnings (Next)06-10
Inst Owners112.31%
Inst Owner Change0.03%
Ins Owners0.29%
Ins Owner Change11.38%
Market Cap10.39B
Revenue(TTM)7.65B
Net Income(TTM)441.00M
Analysts76.84
Price Target61.85 (15.91%)
Short Float %4.34%
Short Ratio3.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)19.38%
Min EPS beat(2)15.85%
Max EPS beat(2)22.91%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.37%
Min EPS beat(4)5.47%
Max EPS beat(4)22.91%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)7.12%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)7.14%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)9.66%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.65%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.2%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.83%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.7%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.69%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.81%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.04%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.11%
PT rev (1m)-0.61%
PT rev (3m)0.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.17%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.79
Fwd PE 16.83
P/S 1.36
P/FCF 17.2
P/OCF 15.98
P/B 5.2
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.47
EPS(TTM)2.84
EY5.32%
EPS(NY)3.17
Fwd EY5.94%
FCF(TTM)3.1
FCFY5.82%
OCF(TTM)3.34
OCFY6.26%
SpS39.29
BVpS10.26
TBVpS-3.83
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)0.29
Graham Number25.6043 (-52.02%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.25%
ROE 22.08%
ROCE 13.86%
ROIC 10.48%
ROICexc 10.95%
ROICexgc 24.3%
OM 9.44%
PM (TTM) 5.77%
GM 26.93%
FCFM 7.9%
ROA(3y)7.19%
ROA(5y)6.55%
ROE(3y)23.95%
ROE(5y)21.07%
ROIC(3y)11.49%
ROIC(5y)11.49%
ROICexc(3y)11.65%
ROICexc(5y)11.71%
ROICexgc(3y)26.13%
ROICexgc(5y)28.01%
ROCE(3y)15.19%
ROCE(5y)15.19%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.48%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.35%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y18.69%
OM growth 3Y-6.81%
OM growth 5Y13.14%
PM growth 3Y1.57%
PM growth 5Y36.39%
GM growth 3Y-0.08%
GM growth 5Y2.23%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.26
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.06
Debt/FCF 3.56
Debt/EBITDA 2.32
Cap/Depr 23.96%
Cap/Sales 0.6%
Interest Coverage 5.43
Cash Conversion 71.12%
Profit Quality 136.96%
Current Ratio 2.63
Quick Ratio 1.51
Altman-Z 3.63
F-Score7
WACC9.33%
ROIC/WACC1.12
Cap/Depr(3y)22.44%
Cap/Depr(5y)19.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.49%
Profit Quality(3y)185.72%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.48%
EPS 3Y11.12%
EPS 5Y65.28%
EPS Q2Q%40.54%
EPS Next Y11.67%
EPS Next 2Y9.8%
EPS Next 3Y8.83%
EPS Next 5Y6.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.77%
Revenue growth 3Y4.76%
Revenue growth 5Y15.99%
Sales Q2Q%-6.89%
Revenue Next Year3.96%
Revenue Next 2Y4.05%
Revenue Next 3Y4.21%
Revenue Next 5Y5.39%
EBIT growth 1Y0.42%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.38%
EBIT growth 5Y31.23%
EBIT Next Year30.87%
EBIT Next 3Y14.35%
EBIT Next 5Y13.81%
FCF growth 1Y3.07%
FCF growth 3Y17.12%
FCF growth 5Y23.78%
OCF growth 1Y4.67%
OCF growth 3Y17.47%
OCF growth 5Y24.22%

CORE & MAIN INC-CLASS A / CNM Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CNM stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CNM.


Can you provide the valuation status for CORE & MAIN INC-CLASS A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CORE & MAIN INC-CLASS A (CNM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of CNM stock?

CORE & MAIN INC-CLASS A (CNM) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CORE & MAIN INC-CLASS A (CNM) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CORE & MAIN INC-CLASS A (CNM) is 18.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.2.


What is the expected EPS growth for CORE & MAIN INC-CLASS A (CNM) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CORE & MAIN INC-CLASS A (CNM) is expected to grow by 11.67% in the next year.