Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) — Stock Score Summary

Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) has a MoatMap StockRank of 69/100 based on Quality (70/100), Value (41/100), and Momentum (41/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Core & Main is a leading distributor of water infrastructure products in the US, boasting high ROIC and a consolidated market position. The localization of manufacturing (gigafactories, semiconductor fabs) requires massive municipal and industrial water infrastructure upgrades, creating a powerful, non-cyclical demand tailwind.

Core & Main, Inc. is a leading distributor of water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products and services to municipalities, private water companies, and professional contractors. It holds a leading market position as one of the largest distributors in its fragmented industry, benefiting from an extensive national network, broad product offering, and value-added services. The company is a mission-critical supplier to essential infrastructure, acting as a crucial link between manufacturers and end-users.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$52.12
Market Cap$9.6B
P/E (TTM)22.67
P/E (Forward)17.55
Price/Book4.95
Return on Equity24.0%
Return on Invested Capital14.0%
Debt/Equity118.47
Gross Margin26.9%
Operating Margin7.5%
Revenue Growth-6.9%
Free Cash Flow$464M

Core & Main, Inc. operates in the Industrial Distribution industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Core & Main, Inc.’s (CNM) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) is 69/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (70), Value (41), and Momentum (41) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Core & Main, Inc. have an economic moat?
Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) has a Quality factor score of 70/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Core & Main, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 69/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Core & Main, Inc. in?
Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Industrial Distribution industry (United States).