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.
  • CNM has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.48%) than 80.85% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CNM is above the industry average of 9.00%.
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

  • The Profit Margin of CNM (5.77%) is better than 70.21% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CNM has grown nicely.
  • CNM has a better Operating Margin (9.44%) than 72.34% of its industry peers.
  • CNM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • CNM has a Gross Margin (26.93%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • 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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CNM 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 better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

  • CNM has an Altman-Z score of 3.57. This indicates that CNM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CNM has a Altman-Z score of 3.57. This is in the better half of the industry: CNM outperforms 63.83% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • CNM's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.56 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNM outperforms 72.34% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.06 is on the high side and indicates that CNM has dependencies on debt financing.
  • CNM has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.06. This is in the lower half of the industry: CNM underperforms 63.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.06
Debt/FCF 3.56
Altman-Z 3.57
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC8.75%
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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.63, CNM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.60% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.51 indicates that CNM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CNM has a Quick ratio of 1.51. This is in the better half of the industry: CNM outperforms 70.21% 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

  • CNM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.48%, which is quite impressive.
  • 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.
  • CNM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.99% yearly.
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.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CNM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.47%
EPS Next 2Y8.15%
EPS Next 3Y5.16%
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 18.03, 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 76.60% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CNM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.21.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.62 indicates a correct valuation of CNM.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CNM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CNM is cheaper than 78.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CNM to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say CNM is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.03
Fwd PE 16.62
CNM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCNM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CNM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CNM is valued cheaper than 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.58
EV/EBITDA 13.06
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 high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of CNM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.13
PEG (5Y)0.28
EPS Next 2Y8.15%
EPS Next 3Y5.16%

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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 (4/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 51.21 0 (0%)

51.21

+0.26 (+0.51%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)03-24
Earnings (Next)N/A
Inst Owners110.93%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner Change10.9%
Market Cap10.01B
Revenue(TTM)7.65B
Net Income(TTM)441.00M
Analysts76.84
Price Target62.23 (21.52%)
Short Float %4.07%
Short Ratio3.22
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%
PT rev (3m)1.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.44%
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 18.03
Fwd PE 16.62
P/S 1.31
P/FCF 16.58
P/OCF 15.4
P/B 5.01
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.06
EPS(TTM)2.84
EY5.55%
EPS(NY)3.08
Fwd EY6.02%
FCF(TTM)3.09
FCFY6.03%
OCF(TTM)3.32
OCFY6.49%
SpS39.11
BVpS10.21
TBVpS-3.82
PEG (NY)2.13
PEG (5Y)0.28
Graham Number25.55
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 3.57
F-Score7
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC1.2
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 Y8.47%
EPS Next 2Y8.15%
EPS Next 3Y5.16%
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 Year31.7%
EBIT Next 3Y14.19%
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 5 / 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 18.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.01.


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 8.47% in the next year.