FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC (FERG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:FERG • US31488V1070

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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.

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1. FERG Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • FERG had positive earnings in the past year.
  • FERG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years FERG has always 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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 14.84%, FERG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FERG's Return On Equity of 43.36% is amongst the best of the industry. FERG outperforms 97.92% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of FERG (21.24%) is better than 95.83% 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 9.17%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (18.09%) for FERG is below the current ROIC(21.24%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.84%
ROE 43.36%
ROIC 21.24%
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

  • The Profit Margin of FERG (6.97%) is better than 79.17% of its industry peers.
  • FERG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 9.48%, FERG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FERG has grown nicely.
  • FERG has a better Gross Margin (30.89%) than 60.42% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FERG has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.48%
PM (TTM) 6.97%
GM 30.89%
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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FERG is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for FERG has been reduced compared to 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

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.86 indicates that FERG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.86, FERG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FERG has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.98. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as FERG would need 8.98 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • FERG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.98. This is in the better half of the industry: FERG outperforms 60.42% 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.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of FERG (0.68) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 8.98
Altman-Z 5.86
ROIC/WACC2.49
WACC8.54%
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.
  • FERG has a Current ratio (1.88) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • 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 on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FERG is outperformed by 60.42% 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

  • FERG shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.58%.
  • FERG shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.07% yearly.
  • FERG shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 23.36%.
  • 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)-5.58%
EPS 3Y-1.3%
EPS 5Y11.07%
EPS Q2Q%15.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.36%
Revenue growth 3Y2.5%
Revenue growth 5Y9.06%
Sales Q2Q%5.11%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, FERG will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.30% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.99% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y33.21%
EPS Next 2Y21.32%
EPS Next 3Y18.16%
EPS Next 5Y13.3%
Revenue Next Year4.58%
Revenue Next 2Y5.29%
Revenue Next 3Y5.9%
Revenue Next 5Y5.99%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.
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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 24.28, the valuation of FERG can be described as rather expensive.
  • FERG's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.23, FERG is valued at the same level.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.25, the valuation of FERG can be described as rather expensive.
  • FERG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FERG is cheaper than 64.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FERG to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.42), we can say FERG is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.28
Fwd PE 17.25
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

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as FERG.
  • FERG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 92.45
EV/EBITDA 12.65
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.
  • FERG's earnings are expected to grow with 18.16% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)2.19
EPS Next 2Y21.32%
EPS Next 3Y18.16%

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5. FERG Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.64%, FERG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.90, FERG pays a better dividend. On top of this FERG pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, FERG has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.64%

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

  • 12.64% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FERG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of FERG is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP12.64%
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 (3/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 217.56 0 (0%)

217.56

-0.15 (-0.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)02-24
Earnings (Next)06-01
Inst Owners95.75%
Inst Owner Change5.01%
Ins Owners1.76%
Ins Owner Change13.44%
Market Cap42.44B
Revenue(TTM)37.67B
Net Income(TTM)2.63B
Analysts81.29
Price Target267.82 (23.1%)
Short Float %0.93%
Short Ratio1.29
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.64%
Yearly Dividend2.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.33%
DP12.64%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-06
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.31%
Min EPS beat(2)0.38%
Max EPS beat(2)24.24%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.77%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.84%
Max EPS beat(4)24.24%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.97%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)2.11%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.77%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.77%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.89%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.33%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0.32%
PT rev (3m)2.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)85.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)30.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)17.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)19.93%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.28
Fwd PE 17.25
P/S 1.13
P/FCF 92.45
P/OCF 70.26
P/B 7.01
P/tB 14.69
EV/EBITDA 12.65
EPS(TTM)8.96
EY4.12%
EPS(NY)12.61
Fwd EY5.8%
FCF(TTM)2.35
FCFY1.08%
OCF(TTM)3.1
OCFY1.42%
SpS193.12
BVpS31.05
TBVpS14.81
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)2.19
Graham Number79.12
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.84%
ROE 43.36%
ROCE 28.9%
ROIC 21.24%
ROICexc 22.18%
ROICexgc 30.3%
OM 9.48%
PM (TTM) 6.97%
GM 30.89%
FCFM 1.22%
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-Score8
Asset Turnover2.13
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 8.98
Debt/EBITDA 1.13
Cap/Depr 210.15%
Cap/Sales 0.38%
Interest Coverage 51
Cash Conversion 16.6%
Profit Quality 17.48%
Current Ratio 1.88
Quick Ratio 1.01
Altman-Z 5.86
F-Score8
WACC8.54%
ROIC/WACC2.49
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)23.36%
Revenue growth 3Y2.5%
Revenue growth 5Y9.06%
Sales Q2Q%5.11%
Revenue Next Year4.58%
Revenue Next 2Y5.29%
Revenue Next 3Y5.9%
Revenue Next 5Y5.99%
EBIT growth 1Y32.37%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.78%
EBIT growth 5Y14.38%
EBIT Next Year14.39%
EBIT Next 3Y10.34%
EBIT Next 5Y8.67%
FCF growth 1Y-76.55%
FCF growth 3Y23.12%
FCF growth 5Y4.9%
OCF growth 1Y-74.99%
OCF growth 3Y18.42%
OCF growth 5Y4.31%

FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC / FERG Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to FERG.


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FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC (FERG) has a profitability rating of 9 / 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 24.28 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.01.


How financially healthy is FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC?

The financial health rating of FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC (FERG) is 6 / 10.