FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC (FERG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:FERG • US31488V1070

257.15 USD
-3.61 (-1.38%)
At close: Mar 2, 2026
257.15 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/2/2026, 8:18:07 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, FERG scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FERG was compared to 50 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. This makes FERG very considerable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year FERG was profitable.
  • In the past year FERG had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years FERG has always been profitable.
  • FERG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.05%, FERG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of FERG (32.30%) is better than 92.00% of its industry peers.
  • FERG has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FERG outperforms 94.00% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FERG is significantly above the industry average of 9.52%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.05%
ROE 32.3%
ROIC 16.59%
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

  • FERG's Profit Margin of 6.28% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FERG outperforms 68.00% of its industry peers.
  • FERG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.95%, FERG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.00% 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 30.81%, FERG is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FERG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.95%
PM (TTM) 6.28%
GM 30.81%
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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • FERG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • FERG has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, FERG has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, FERG has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

  • FERG has an Altman-Z score of 5.79. This indicates that FERG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.79, FERG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of FERG is 2.50, which is a good value as it means it would take FERG, 2.50 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of FERG (2.50) is better than 76.00% of its industry peers.
  • FERG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68. This is a neutral value indicating FERG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • FERG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.68. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FERG outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 2.5
Altman-Z 5.79
ROIC/WACC1.79
WACC9.27%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 1.88 indicates that FERG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.88, FERG is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.00% of the companies in the same 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.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.01, FERG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.96% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, FERG shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.44% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, FERG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.92% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, FERG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.06% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.96%
EPS 3Y-1.3%
EPS 5Y14.44%
EPS Q2Q%15.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.92%
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 11.31% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, FERG will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.22% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-2.31%
EPS Next 2Y9.52%
EPS Next 3Y10.1%
EPS Next 5Y11.31%
Revenue Next Year4.05%
Revenue Next 2Y4.66%
Revenue Next 3Y5.14%
Revenue Next 5Y8.22%

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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • FERG is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.87.
  • 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 27.13. FERG is around the same levels.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.55 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FERG.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as FERG.
  • FERG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.87
Fwd PE 21.55
FERG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFERG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FERG is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FERG is valued a bit cheaper than 68.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.53
EV/EBITDA 17.24
FERG Per share dataFERG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The excellent profitability rating of FERG may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.72
EPS Next 2Y9.52%
EPS Next 3Y10.1%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • FERG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.37%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • FERG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.78. FERG pays more dividend than 82.00% of the companies 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 1.37%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of FERG grows each year by 11.33%, which is quite nice.
  • FERG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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

  • 33.38% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FERG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • FERG's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.38%
EPS Next 2Y9.52%
EPS Next 3Y10.1%
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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FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC

NYSE:FERG (3/2/2026, 8:18:07 PM)

After market: 257.15 0 (0%)

257.15

-3.61 (-1.38%)

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 Cap50.29B
Revenue(TTM)31.16B
Net Income(TTM)1.96B
Analysts81.29
Price Target267.82 (4.15%)
Short Float %1.42%
Short Ratio1.96
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.37%
Yearly Dividend2.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.33%
DP33.38%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-06
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.94%
Min EPS beat(2)2.03%
Max EPS beat(2)19.85%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.09%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.84%
Max EPS beat(4)21.31%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.63%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)1.89%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.4%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.44%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.67%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.71%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.43%
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 24.87
Fwd PE 21.55
P/S 1.61
P/FCF 30.53
P/OCF 25.23
P/B 8.3
P/tB 17.41
EV/EBITDA 17.24
EPS(TTM)10.34
EY4.02%
EPS(NY)11.93
Fwd EY4.64%
FCF(TTM)8.42
FCFY3.28%
OCF(TTM)10.19
OCFY3.96%
SpS159.34
BVpS30.97
TBVpS14.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.72
Graham Number84.88
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.05%
ROE 32.3%
ROCE 22.57%
ROIC 16.59%
ROICexc 17.33%
ROICexgc 23.67%
OM 8.95%
PM (TTM) 6.28%
GM 30.81%
FCFM 5.29%
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 Turnover1.76
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 2.5
Debt/EBITDA 1.3
Cap/Depr 91.78%
Cap/Sales 1.11%
Interest Coverage 14.68
Cash Conversion 62.95%
Profit Quality 84.2%
Current Ratio 1.88
Quick Ratio 1.01
Altman-Z 5.79
F-Score7
WACC9.27%
ROIC/WACC1.79
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)8.96%
EPS 3Y-1.3%
EPS 5Y14.44%
EPS Q2Q%15.92%
EPS Next Y-2.31%
EPS Next 2Y9.52%
EPS Next 3Y10.1%
EPS Next 5Y11.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.92%
Revenue growth 3Y2.5%
Revenue growth 5Y9.06%
Sales Q2Q%5.11%
Revenue Next Year4.05%
Revenue Next 2Y4.66%
Revenue Next 3Y5.14%
Revenue Next 5Y8.22%
EBIT growth 1Y8.18%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.78%
EBIT growth 5Y14.38%
EBIT Next Year14.02%
EBIT Next 3Y8.95%
EBIT Next 5Y9.7%
FCF growth 1Y-29.77%
FCF growth 3Y23.12%
FCF growth 5Y4.9%
OCF growth 1Y-28.36%
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 7 / 10 to FERG.


Can you provide the valuation status for FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 24.87 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.3.


How financially healthy is FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC?

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