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

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CNM - US21874C1027 - Common Stock

55.2 USD
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Last: 1/28/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CNM. CNM was compared to 50 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. While CNM belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CNM has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CNM had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year CNM had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • CNM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • 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 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.90%, CNM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CNM has a better Return On Equity (22.00%) than 86.00% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.92%, CNM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CNM is above the industry average of 9.64%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.9%
ROE 22%
ROIC 10.92%
ROA(3y)7.26%
ROA(5y)5.33%
ROE(3y)23.57%
ROE(5y)17.76%
ROIC(3y)13.05%
ROIC(5y)10.52%
CNM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCNM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.60%, CNM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CNM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.38%, CNM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CNM has grown nicely.
  • CNM has a Gross Margin of 26.82%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CNM underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
  • CNM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.38%
PM (TTM) 5.6%
GM 26.82%
OM growth 3Y4.39%
OM growth 5Y16.07%
PM growth 3Y18.52%
PM growth 5Y35.35%
GM growth 3Y1.32%
GM growth 5Y2.7%
CNM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCNM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

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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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CNM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CNM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CNM Yearly Shares OutstandingCNM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.55 indicates that CNM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CNM has a Altman-Z score of 3.55. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CNM outperforms 58.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CNM is 3.74, which is a good value as it means it would take CNM, 3.74 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • CNM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.74) than 66.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.08 is on the high side and indicates that CNM has dependencies on debt financing.
  • CNM has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.08. This is in the lower half of the industry: CNM underperforms 62.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.08
Debt/FCF 3.74
Altman-Z 3.55
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC10.09%
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 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CNM has a Current Ratio of 2.26. This indicates that CNM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of CNM (2.26) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CNM has a Quick Ratio of 1.35. This is a normal value and indicates that CNM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of CNM (1.35) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.26
Quick Ratio 1.35
CNM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCNM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.45% 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
  • The Revenue has grown by 8.09% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • 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)16.45%
EPS 3Y44.94%
EPS 5Y64.38%
EPS Q2Q%20.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.09%
Revenue growth 3Y14.14%
Revenue growth 5Y17.04%
Sales Q2Q%1.18%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.89% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • CNM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.83% yearly.
EPS Next Y27.03%
EPS Next 2Y14.64%
EPS Next 3Y13.03%
EPS Next 5Y9.89%
Revenue Next Year2.57%
Revenue Next 2Y3.37%
Revenue Next 3Y3.61%
Revenue Next 5Y4.83%

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 decreasing.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • CNM is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.52.
  • 66.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CNM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • CNM is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.26, CNM is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CNM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CNM is cheaper than 66.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • CNM is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.52
Fwd PE 18.26
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 ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CNM indicates a rather cheap valuation: CNM is cheaper than 82.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.95
EV/EBITDA 14.04
CNM Per share dataCNM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • CNM's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of CNM may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as CNM's earnings are expected to grow with 13.03% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.76
PEG (5Y)0.32
EPS Next 2Y14.64%
EPS Next 3Y13.03%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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 for CNM stock?

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


How profitable is CORE & MAIN INC-CLASS A (CNM) stock?

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


How financially healthy is CORE & MAIN INC-CLASS A?

The financial health rating of CORE & MAIN INC-CLASS A (CNM) is 5 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CNM stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CORE & MAIN INC-CLASS A (CNM) is expected to grow by 27.03% in the next year.