Company Overview
Core & Main, Inc. engages in the distribution of water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products and related services in the United States. The company's products portfolio include pipes, valves, hydrants, fittings, and other products and services used for service, repair and replacement of underground water infrastructure; storm drainage products, such as corrugated HDPE and metal piping systems, retention basins, inline drains, manholes, grates, geosynthetics, erosion control, and other related products; fire protection products, including fire protection pipes, valves, fittings, sprinkler heads and other accessories, as well as fabrication and kitting services; smart meter products; and smart metering solutions which include meter accessories, meter installation, network infrastructure and software installation, training, and long-term services, as well as engineered treatment plant products. Its specialty products and services are used in the maintenance, repair, replacement, and construction of water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection infrastructure. The company serves municipalities, private water companies, and professional contractors in the municipal, non-residential, and residential end markets. Core & Main, Inc. was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Why Investors Should Care
Generates a return on equity of 23.9%, reflecting efficient use of shareholder capital.
Net profit has compounded at 51.8% per year over the last five years.
Revenue has grown at a 14.5% CAGR over the past five years.
Trades at a P/E of 18.7, below the sector median of 26.0.
Generates positive free cash flow, funding growth and shareholder returns internally.
Recent Developments
- Feb 2026 Revenue of $7.65B (+2.8% YoY); net profit $441.00M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue -0.1%, earnings +9.4%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 14.5%, profit CAGR 51.8%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 14.53% |
| 1 Year: | -0.10% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | 51.83% |
| 1 Year: | 9.40% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | -32.90% |
| 6 Months: | -11.81% |
| 3 Months: | -15.56% |
| 1 Month: | -5.35% |
Highlights auto-generated from reported financials and price data; not investment advice. Verify with official filings before acting.
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- RSI (14)47.43 · Neutral
P/E of 18.67 is below the sector median of 26.00 — relatively cheaper than peers.
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Technical Trend
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Fundamental Growth Charts
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PROS
- Strong return on equity of 23.9%.
- Compounding revenue at 14.5% over 5 years.
- Profit CAGR of 51.8% over 5 years.
- Generates positive free cash flow.
CONS
- Trading 34.2% below its 52-week high.
- In a downtrend (50-DMA below 200-DMA).
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Ownership
Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Industrials).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CNM Core & Main, Inc. R3K | 44.06 | 18.67 | $8.25B | 0.00% | 13.86% | 23.89% | 14.53% | 51.83% |
| 2 | SPCX Space Exploration Technologies Corp. R3KAIDEFENCE | 153.47 | -139.52 | $1.16T | 0.00% | -3.22% | -11.95% | 34.08% | -3.34% |
| 3 | CAT Caterpillar Inc. SPXR3K | 822.48 | 35.47 | $378.07B | 0.79% | 17.98% | 56.97% | 2.29% | 5.24% |
| 4 | GE GE Aerospace SPXR3KDEFENCE | 334.91 | 39.40 | $347.49B | 0.60% | 9.52% | 48.23% | -7.42% | -5.36% |
| 5 | RTX RTX Corporation SPXR3KDEFENCE | 198.81 | 35.06 | $267.95B | 1.51% | 8.28% | 12.27% | 2.61% | 2.62% |
| 6 | GEV GE Vernova Inc. SPXR3KAI | 971.31 | 27.86 | $258.69B | 0.22% | 6.30% | 82.58% | 8.68% | - |
| 7 | DE Deere & Company SPXR3K | 680.73 | 37.88 | $183.54B | 0.95% | 12.53% | 18.24% | 3.43% | 5.10% |
| 8 | UNP Union Pacific Corporation SPXR3K | 288.45 | 23.38 | $171.36B | 2.01% | 15.22% | 39.70% | 2.30% | 7.77% |
| 9 | BA The Boeing Company SPXR3KDEFENCE | 210.73 | 75.80 | $166.43B | 0.00% | -9.01% | - | 1.67% | -3.28% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Aug 2020 | Nov 2020 | May 2021 | Jul 2021 | Aug 2021 | Oct 2021 | May 2022 | Jul 2022 | Oct 2022 | Apr 2023 | Jul 2023 | Oct 2023 | Apr 2024 | Jul 2024 | Oct 2024 | May 2025 | Aug 2025 | Nov 2025 | May 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 955.90M | 1.01B | 1.05B | - | 1.30B | 1.41B | 1.60B | 1.86B | 1.82B | 1.57B | 1.86B | 1.83B | 1.74B | 1.96B | 2.04B | 1.91B | 2.09B | 2.06B | 1.91B |
| Gross Profit | 230.60M | 244.40M | 257.00M | - | 325.00M | 371.00M | 421.00M | 501.00M | 500.00M | 439.00M | 501.00M | 494.00M | 468.00M | 518.00M | 543.00M | 510.00M | 560.00M | 561.00M | 520.00M |
| Operating Income | 59.50M | 64.70M | 69.00M | - | 100.00M | 147.00M | 180.00M | 237.00M | 234.00M | 181.00M | 226.00M | 217.00M | 168.00M | 204.00M | 223.00M | 171.00M | 213.00M | 220.00M | 177.00M |
| Net Income | 18.10M | 21.60M | 27.00M | 47.00M | 27.00M | 44.00M | 86.00M | 115.00M | 111.00M | 86.00M | 110.00M | 112.00M | 95.00M | 119.00M | 133.00M | 100.00M | 134.00M | 137.00M | 108.00M |
| Diluted EPS | - | - | - | - | -0.14 | 1.82 | 0.50 | 0.67 | 0.65 | 0.50 | 0.66 | 0.65 | 0.49 | 0.61 | 0.69 | 0.52 | 0.70 | 0.72 | 0.57 |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Feb 2020 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2024 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3.39B | 3.64B | 5.00B | 6.65B | 6.70B | 7.44B | 7.65B |
| Gross Profit | 789.00M | 878.00M | 1.28B | 1.79B | 1.82B | 1.98B | 2.06B |
| Operating Income | 155.00M | 185.00M | 425.00M | 775.00M | 740.00M | 719.00M | 722.00M |
| Net Income | 36.00M | 37.00M | 166.00M | 366.00M | 371.00M | 411.00M | 441.00M |
| Diluted EPS | - | - | 0.55 | 2.13 | 2.15 | 2.13 | 2.31 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Jan 2021 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2024 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 3.92B | 4.43B | 4.91B | 5.07B | 5.87B | 6.08B |
| Total Equity | - | 1.32B | 1.75B | 1.45B | 1.70B | 2.00B |
| Cash & Equivalents | 381.00M | 1.00M | 177.00M | 1.00M | 8.00M | 220.00M |
| Long Term Debt | 2.25B | 1.46B | 1.44B | 1.86B | 2.24B | 2.12B |
| Total Liabilities | 3.12B | 2.60B | 2.50B | 3.54B | 4.10B | 4.01B |
| Current Liabilities | 522.00M | 839.00M | 726.00M | 774.00M | 866.00M | 874.00M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Feb 2020 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2024 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 194.00M | 214.00M | -31.00M | 401.00M | 1.07B | 621.00M | 650.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -234.00M | -229.00M | -203.00M | -152.00M | -270.00M | -788.00M | -145.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 184.00M | 215.00M | -146.00M | -73.00M | -975.00M | 174.00M | -293.00M |
| Share Buybacks | - | - | 0 | 0 | 1.34B | 176.00M | 155.00M |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Feb 2020 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2024 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | 23.3% | 24.1% | 25.6% | 27.0% | 27.1% | 26.6% | 26.9% |
| Operating Margin % | 4.6% | 5.1% | 8.5% | 11.7% | 11.0% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| Net Margin % | 1.1% | 1.0% | 3.3% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| ROE % | - | - | 12.5% | 21.0% | 25.6% | 24.2% | 22.1% |
| ROCE % | - | 5.4% | 11.8% | 18.5% | 17.2% | 14.4% | 13.9% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackrock Inc. | 9.97% | 18.36M | $782.22M |
| 2 | Capital World Investors | 6.23% | 11.47M | $488.87M |
| 3 | FMR, LLC | 4.86% | 8.96M | $381.75M |
| 4 | Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 4.62% | 8.52M | $362.93M |
| 5 | Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 4.48% | 8.25M | $351.61M |
| 6 | First Trust Advisors LP | 3.39% | 6.25M | $266.26M |
| 7 | Morgan Stanley | 3.28% | 6.04M | $257.37M |
| 8 | State Street Corporation | 3.21% | 5.91M | $251.74M |
| 9 | Select Equity Group LP | 3.17% | 5.84M | $248.85M |
| 10 | Royal London Asset Management Ltd | 2.98% | 5.49M | $233.87M |
Analyst View
Analyst aggregate. Targets and ratings update periodically; not investment advice.
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CNM — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of Core & Main, Inc. (CNM)?
As of 2026-09-19 21:16 PDT, Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) trades at $44.06 on NYSE. Its 52-week range is $42.07 to $66.98.
What is the market capitalisation of CNM?
Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) has a market capitalisation of $8.25B on NYSE.
What is the P/E ratio of CNM?
CNM trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 18.67. The industry average P/E is 26.00. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 3.83.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of CNM?
CNM has a return on equity (ROE) of 23.89%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is 13.86%.
Is CNM a good stock to buy?
This page provides a data-driven analysis of Core & Main, Inc. (CNM), including valuation ratios, profitability, growth trends, auto-generated pros and cons, peer comparison and AI exposure. Review these fundamentals alongside your own research and risk tolerance. This is informational content, not investment advice.