Core & Main, Inc. CNM
Composite 50/100; the shares have moved about 33% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Momentum ranks 17/100 — a strong mark against it.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 61/100 — a slight point in its favour. Quality ranks 60/100 — a slight point in its favour. Valuation ranks 56/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Momentum ranks 17/100 — a strong mark against it. Growth ranks 44/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does Core & Main distributes water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products and services to U.S. municipalities, utilities, and contractors. Its portfolio includes pipes, valves, hydrants, fittings, smart meters, and engineered treatment solutions, supporting infrastructure maintenance and construction.
Key financials Core & Main reports strong profitability with ROE 23.9%, ROA 7.2%, and ROCE 14.5%. Margins are healthy: gross 27.1%, operating 9.3%, net 5.9%. Leverage is moderate (Debt/Equity 1.16), with solid interest coverage of 6.19 and current ratio of 2.31.
Stock health Momentum is weak: -10.14% over 3 months, -21.14% over 6 months, and -33.10% over 12 months. The RSI(14) stands at 42.20, indicating bearish sentiment. The Sideravia Score of 50.2 reflects average quality and weak momentum despite attractive valuation.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a PREMIUM of 13.20% versus our fair-value estimate of 37.79 and at a discount of 38.45% versus the 12-month target of 60.27. - Recent underperformance vs market cited as a concern (Zacks) - Analysts flag caution despite potential watch areas (StockStory) - Valuation percentile of 66.3 suggests attractiveness but weak momentum (Sideravia)
Looking forward Forward P/E of 15.65 and PEG of 0.86 imply reasonable earnings growth expectations. Revenue growth is flat (-0.1%), but EPS growth is positive at 9.4%. FCF yield of 5.2% supports cash generation potential.
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