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(FERG) Ferguson - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: JE00BJVNSS43

Plumbing, Heating, Appliances, HVAC, Infrastructure, Valves, Fittings

FERG EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS Growth (3Y CAGR): -4.65%
EPS Trend (3Y Correlation): -29.6%

FERG Revenue

Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR): -1.58%
Revenue Trend (3Y Correlation): 2.6%

Description: FERG Ferguson

Ferguson Plc (NYSE:FERG) is a leading distributor of plumbing and heating products in the United States and Canada, providing a wide range of expertise, solutions, and products to residential and non-residential customers. The companys diverse product portfolio includes infrastructure, plumbing, appliances, fire, and fabrication, as well as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products.

In addition to its product offerings, Ferguson provides customized solutions, such as virtual design, fabrication, and project management services, as well as after-sales support, including warranty, credit, and maintenance services. The companys extensive distribution network includes distribution centers, branches, counter service, and specialist sales associates, as well as e-commerce channels, allowing it to effectively serve its customers.

From a financial perspective, Fergusons strong market position is reflected in its key performance indicators (KPIs), such as its revenue growth rate, gross margin, and operating cash flow margin. The companys ability to generate strong returns on equity (RoE) of 28.84% indicates its effectiveness in utilizing shareholder capital. Furthermore, Fergusons dividend yield and payout ratio are also important metrics to consider, as they reflect the companys commitment to returning value to its shareholders.

To further evaluate Fergusons performance, other relevant KPIs to consider include its inventory turnover, accounts receivable turnover, and debt-to-equity ratio. These metrics can provide insights into the companys operational efficiency, cash management, and capital structure. By analyzing these KPIs, investors can gain a more comprehensive understanding of Fergusons financial health and growth prospects.

FERG Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD	42,467m
Sub-Industry	Trading Companies & Distributors
IPO / Inception	2010-01-05

FERG Stock Ratings

Growth Rating	70.6%
Fundamental	69.4%
Dividend Rating	40.8%
Return 12m vs S&P 500	0.64%
Analyst Rating	4.0 of 5

FERG Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m	1.94%
Yield on Cost 5y	4.87%
Annual Growth 5y	3.03%
Payout Consistency	91.5%
Payout Ratio	51.3%

FERG Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m	67.5%
Growth Correlation 12m	37.5%
Growth Correlation 5y	83.6%
CAGR 5y	30.15%
CAGR/Max DD 3y	0.92
CAGR/Mean DD 3y	6.78
Sharpe Ratio 12m	-0.25
Alpha	0.00
Beta	0.973
Volatility	29.84%
Current Volume	2824.5k
Average Volume 20d	1664.5k
Stop Loss	217.7 (-3%)
Signal	0.16

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.5

Net Income (1.61b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 1.81b TTM)

FCFTA 0.08 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -4.55pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)

NWC/Revenue 12.59% (prev 12.82%; Δ -0.22pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)

CFO/TA 0.10 (>3.0%) and CFO 1.75b > Net Income 1.61b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)

Net Debt (5.27b) to EBITDA (2.86b) ratio: 1.84 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)

Current Ratio 1.64 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)

Outstanding Shares last Quarter (198.5m) change vs 12m ago -2.31% (target <= -2.0% for YES)

Gross Margin 30.46% (prev 30.46%; Δ -0.00pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)

Asset Turnover 179.2% (prev 179.4%; Δ -0.24pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)

Interest Coverage Ratio 13.35 (EBITDA TTM 2.86b / Interest Expense TTM 187.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 4.10

(A) 0.22 = (Total Current Assets 9.78b - Total Current Liabilities 5.97b) / Total Assets 17.27b

(B) 0.36 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 6.24b / Total Assets 17.27b

(D) 0.45 = Book Value of Equity 5.33b / Total Liabilities 11.73b

Total Rating: 4.10 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 69.40

1. Piotroski 5.50pt = 0.50

2. FCF Yield 3.02% = 1.51

3. FCF Margin 4.64% = 1.16

4. Debt/Equity 0.82 = 2.18

5. Debt/Ebitda 1.58 = 0.80

6. ROIC - WACC (= 9.71)% = 12.14

7. RoE 28.84% = 2.40

8. Rev. Trend 2.63% = 0.20

9. EPS Trend -29.58% = -1.48

What is the price of FERG shares?

As of September 18, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 224.48 with a total of 2,824,473 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.45%, over one month by +0.19%, over three months by +8.98% and over the past year by +19.49%.

Is Ferguson a good stock to buy?

Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Ferguson (NYSE:FERG) is currently (September 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 69.40 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of FERG is around 256.72 USD . This means that FERG is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +14.36% (Margin of Safety).

Is FERG a buy, sell or hold?

Ferguson has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.00. Therefore, it is recommended to buy FERG.

Strong Buy: 10
Buy: 5
Hold: 8
Sell: 1
Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the FERG price?

Issuer	Target	Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price	239.5	6.7%
Analysts Target Price	239.5	6.7%
ValueRay Target Price	286.9	27.8%

Last update: 2025-09-15 04:35

FERG Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 42.47b (42.47b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 556.0m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 26.3853
P/E Forward = 20.0401
P/S = 1.4057
P/B = 7.678
P/EG = 1.5062
Beta = 1.077
Revenue TTM = 30.21b USD
EBIT TTM = 2.50b USD
EBITDA TTM = 2.86b USD
Long Term Debt = 3.70b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 828.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 4.53b USD (Calculated: Short Term 828.0m + Long Term 3.70b)
Net Debt = 5.27b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 46.44b USD (42.47b + Debt 4.53b - CCE 556.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 13.35 (Ebit TTM 2.50b / Interest Expense TTM 187.0m)
FCF Yield = 3.02% (FCF TTM 1.40b / Enterprise Value 46.44b)
FCF Margin = 4.64% (FCF TTM 1.40b / Revenue TTM 30.21b)
Net Margin = 5.32% (Net Income TTM 1.61b / Revenue TTM 30.21b)
Gross Margin = 30.46% ((Revenue TTM 30.21b - Cost of Revenue TTM 21.01b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 8.72 (Enterprise Value 46.44b / Book Value Of Equity 5.33b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.02% (Interest Expense 46.0m / Debt 4.53b)
Taxrate = 29.59% (729.0m / 2.46b)
NOPAT = 1.76b (EBIT 2.50b * (1 - 29.59%))
Current Ratio = 1.64 (Total Current Assets 9.78b / Total Current Liabilities 5.97b)
Debt / Equity = 0.82 (Debt 4.53b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 5.53b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.58 (Net Debt 5.27b / EBITDA 2.86b)
Debt / FCF = 3.23 (Debt 4.53b / FCF TTM 1.40b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 5.57b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 9.31% (Net Income 1.61b, Total Assets 17.27b )
RoE = 28.84% (Net Income TTM 1.61b / Total Stockholder Equity 5.57b)
RoCE = 26.92% (Ebit 2.50b / (Equity 5.57b + L.T.Debt 3.70b))
RoIC = 18.45% (NOPAT 1.76b / Invested Capital 9.53b)
WACC = 8.74% (E(42.47b)/V(47.00b) * Re(9.60%)) + (D(4.53b)/V(47.00b) * Rd(1.02%) * (1-Tc(0.30)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -96.97 | Cagr: -0.50%
Discount Rate = 9.60% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 74.33% ; FCFE base≈1.67b ; Y1≈1.84b ; Y5≈2.34b
Fair Price DCF = 155.0 (DCF Value 31.11b / Shares Outstanding 200.7m; 5y FCF grow 11.05% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -29.58 | EPS CAGR: -4.65% | SUE: 3.27 | # QB: 1
Revenue Correlation: 2.63 | Revenue CAGR: -1.58% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None

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