FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC (FERG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:FERG • US31488V1070

247.13 USD
-0.83 (-0.33%)
At close: Mar 4, 2026
247.2 USD
+0.07 (+0.03%)
Pre-Market: 3/5/2026, 6:03:42 AM
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This FERG fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

FERG gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 47 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. FERG scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. FERG has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. With these ratings, FERG could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. FERG Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year FERG was profitable.
  • FERG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years FERG has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years FERG had a positive operating cash flow.
FERG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFERG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • FERG has a Return On Assets of 12.60%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FERG outperforms 93.62% of its industry peers.
  • FERG has a Return On Equity of 36.81%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FERG outperforms 97.87% of its industry peers.
  • FERG has a better Return On Invested Capital (18.24%) than 95.74% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FERG is significantly above the industry average of 9.21%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (18.09%) for FERG is below the current ROIC(18.24%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.6%
ROE 36.81%
ROIC 18.24%
ROA(3y)10.92%
ROA(5y)11.41%
ROE(3y)33.41%
ROE(5y)35.03%
ROIC(3y)18.09%
ROIC(5y)18.28%
FERG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFERG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.89%, FERG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.60% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FERG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.48%, FERG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FERG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.94%, FERG is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FERG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.48%
PM (TTM) 6.89%
GM 30.94%
OM growth 3Y-4.18%
OM growth 5Y4.88%
PM growth 3Y-6.7%
PM growth 5Y4.6%
GM growth 3Y0.02%
GM growth 5Y0.44%
FERG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFERG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. FERG Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FERG is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, FERG has less shares outstanding
  • FERG has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for FERG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
FERG Yearly Shares OutstandingFERG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M
FERG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFERG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.77 indicates that FERG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.77, FERG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FERG has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.56. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FERG would need 2.56 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • FERG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.56. This is in the better half of the industry: FERG outperforms 74.47% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68 indicates that FERG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • FERG has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.68) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 2.56
Altman-Z 5.77
ROIC/WACC1.93
WACC9.44%
FERG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFERG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • FERG has a Current Ratio of 1.88. This is a normal value and indicates that FERG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of FERG (1.88) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • FERG has a Quick Ratio of 1.01. This is a normal value and indicates that FERG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • FERG's Quick ratio of 1.01 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FERG outperforms 44.68% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.88
Quick Ratio 1.01
FERG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFERG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. FERG Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for FERG have decreased by -5.58% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.07% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.88% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 9.06% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.58%
EPS 3Y-1.3%
EPS 5Y11.07%
EPS Q2Q%15.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.88%
Revenue growth 3Y2.5%
Revenue growth 5Y9.06%
Sales Q2Q%5.11%

3.2 Future

  • FERG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.30% yearly.
  • FERG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.99% yearly.
EPS Next Y33.21%
EPS Next 2Y21.32%
EPS Next 3Y18.16%
EPS Next 5Y13.3%
Revenue Next Year4.6%
Revenue Next 2Y5.28%
Revenue Next 3Y6.12%
Revenue Next 5Y5.99%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
FERG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFERG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B 40B
FERG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFERG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15

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4. FERG Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.58, FERG can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FERG is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.03. FERG is around the same levels.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.59, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FERG.
  • FERG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FERG is cheaper than 61.70% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FERG to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.11), we can say FERG is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.58
Fwd PE 19.59
FERG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFERG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • FERG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
  • FERG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FERG is cheaper than 65.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.98
EV/EBITDA 15.47
FERG Per share dataFERG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • FERG's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • FERG has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as FERG's earnings are expected to grow with 18.16% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)2.49
EPS Next 2Y21.32%
EPS Next 3Y18.16%

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5. FERG Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • FERG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.44%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.80, FERG pays a better dividend. On top of this FERG pays more dividend than 82.98% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, FERG is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.44%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of FERG grows each year by 11.33%, which is quite nice.
  • FERG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • FERG has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.33%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
FERG Yearly Dividends per shareFERG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

  • 29.70% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FERG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • FERG's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP29.7%
EPS Next 2Y21.32%
EPS Next 3Y18.16%
FERG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFERG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
FERG Dividend Payout.FERG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FERG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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FERG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC

NYSE:FERG (3/4/2026, 8:24:17 PM)

Premarket: 247.2 +0.07 (+0.03%)

247.13

-0.83 (-0.33%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)02-24
Earnings (Next)06-01
Inst Owners95.41%
Inst Owner Change5.15%
Ins Owners1.76%
Ins Owner Change6.05%
Market Cap48.33B
Revenue(TTM)32.33B
Net Income(TTM)2.23B
Analysts81.29
Price Target267.82 (8.37%)
Short Float %1.42%
Short Ratio2.06
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.44%
Yearly Dividend2.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.33%
DP29.7%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-06
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.2%
Min EPS beat(2)0.38%
Max EPS beat(2)22.01%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.84%
Max EPS beat(4)22.01%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.69%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)1.93%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.56%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.98%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.56%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.91%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.31%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0.23%
PT rev (3m)3.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.58
Fwd PE 19.59
P/S 1.49
P/FCF 29.98
P/OCF 25.09
P/B 7.98
P/tB 16.73
EV/EBITDA 15.47
EPS(TTM)8.96
EY3.63%
EPS(NY)12.61
Fwd EY5.1%
FCF(TTM)8.24
FCFY3.34%
OCF(TTM)9.85
OCFY3.99%
SpS165.33
BVpS30.97
TBVpS14.77
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)2.49
Graham Number79.02
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.6%
ROE 36.81%
ROCE 24.81%
ROIC 18.24%
ROICexc 19.05%
ROICexgc 26.01%
OM 9.48%
PM (TTM) 6.89%
GM 30.94%
FCFM 4.99%
ROA(3y)10.92%
ROA(5y)11.41%
ROE(3y)33.41%
ROE(5y)35.03%
ROIC(3y)18.09%
ROIC(5y)18.28%
ROICexc(3y)19.15%
ROICexc(5y)19.83%
ROICexgc(3y)27.13%
ROICexgc(5y)28.39%
ROCE(3y)24.61%
ROCE(5y)24.87%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-8.87%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.77%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.93%
OM growth 3Y-4.18%
OM growth 5Y4.88%
PM growth 3Y-6.7%
PM growth 5Y4.6%
GM growth 3Y0.02%
GM growth 5Y0.44%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.83
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 2.56
Debt/EBITDA 1.23
Cap/Depr 107.53%
Cap/Sales 0.97%
Interest Coverage 18.03
Cash Conversion 57.37%
Profit Quality 72.32%
Current Ratio 1.88
Quick Ratio 1.01
Altman-Z 5.77
F-Score7
WACC9.44%
ROIC/WACC1.93
Cap/Depr(3y)110.07%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.48%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.16%
Profit Quality(3y)97.9%
Profit Quality(5y)82.34%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.58%
EPS 3Y-1.3%
EPS 5Y11.07%
EPS Q2Q%15.92%
EPS Next Y33.21%
EPS Next 2Y21.32%
EPS Next 3Y18.16%
EPS Next 5Y13.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.88%
Revenue growth 3Y2.5%
Revenue growth 5Y9.06%
Sales Q2Q%5.11%
Revenue Next Year4.6%
Revenue Next 2Y5.28%
Revenue Next 3Y6.12%
Revenue Next 5Y5.99%
EBIT growth 1Y13.64%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.78%
EBIT growth 5Y14.38%
EBIT Next Year14.39%
EBIT Next 3Y10.34%
EBIT Next 5Y8.67%
FCF growth 1Y-17.63%
FCF growth 3Y23.12%
FCF growth 5Y4.9%
OCF growth 1Y-20.25%
OCF growth 3Y18.42%
OCF growth 5Y4.31%

FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC / FERG FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC (FERG) stock?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC (FERG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC?

FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC (FERG) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC (FERG) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC (FERG) is 27.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.98.


How financially healthy is FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC?

The financial health rating of FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC (FERG) is 7 / 10.