(CNM) Core & Main - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US21874C1027

CNM: Pipes, Valves, Fittings, Hydrants, Meters, Services

Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM) is a leading distributor of water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products and services in the United States. Founded in 1874 and headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, the company serves municipalities, private water companies, and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential, and residential markets. Its extensive product portfolio includes pipes, valves, hydrants, and fittings, as well as storm drainage solutions like corrugated piping systems, retention basins, and erosion control products. Additionally, Core & Main offers fire protection products such as sprinkler systems and fabrication services, and metering solutions including smart meters, meter sets, and related software and installation services.

The companys products and services are critical for the maintenance, repair, replacement, and construction of water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection infrastructure. With a market capitalization of approximately $10.8 billion, Core & Main operates in a sector that is both stable and essential, given the consistent demand for infrastructure upgrades and new construction. The companys financial metrics include a trailing P/E of 25.38 and a forward P/E of 24.04, with a price-to-book ratio of 6.15, reflecting its growth prospects and the premium investors place on its market position. Its price-to-sales ratio of 1.50 indicates a balance between revenue generation and valuation.

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CNM Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 9,815m
Sector Industrials
Industry Industrial Distribution
GiC Sub-Industry Trading Companies & Distributors
IPO / Inception 2021-07-22

CNM Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 47.3
Fundamental 51.8
Dividend Rating 0.0
Rel. Strength -13.9
Analysts 4/5
Fair Price Momentum 45.15 USD
Fair Price DCF 67.77 USD

CNM Dividends

No Dividends Paid

CNM Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -76.3%
Growth Correlation 12m -21.6%
Growth Correlation 5y 77%
CAGR 5y 26.41%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.66
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.02
Alpha -16.53
Beta 1.350
Volatility 36.50%
Current Volume 1232.8k
Average Volume 20d 2338.8k
What is the price of CNM stocks?
As of April 23, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 48.15 with a total of 1,232,810 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.39%, over one month by -0.25%, over three months by -15.23% and over the past year by -11.83%.
Is Core & Main a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) is currently (April 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 51.79 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of CNM as of April 2025 is 45.15. This means that CNM is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -6.23%.
Is CNM a buy, sell or hold?
Core & Main has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.00. Therefor, it is recommend to buy CNM.
  • Strong Buy: 5
  • Buy: 4
  • Hold: 3
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for CNM stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, CNM Core & Main will be worth about 50 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 48.15. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +3.78%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 59.8 24.2%
Analysts Target Price 60.9 26.5%
ValueRay Target Price 50 3.8%