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Core & MainCNM -1.80%87 Days Payable is 47.28 as of Jul. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 37.57. GuruFocus rates CNM with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $55.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 160 Industrial Distribution companies, Core & Main ranks worse than 57.5% on this metric.
The historical data trend for Core & Main's Days Payable can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Core & Main's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Core & Main Days Payable vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Core & Main's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Core & Main's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
Core & Main's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Core & Main (CNM) has a Days Payable of 47.28 as of Jul. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Core & Main and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 37.57. Over the past decade, Core & Main's Days Payable has ranged from 35.08 to 47.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Core & Main ranks #92 out of 160 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.
Is Core & Main's Days Payable too high?
Core & Main's current Days Payable of 47.28 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 37.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.08 to a high of 47.22. The Industrial Distribution industry median Days Payable is 55.17. Core & Main's value of 47.28 is 14.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Core & Main ranks #92 out of 160 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Core & Main has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Core & Main's Days Payable compare to POOL and MSM?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Core & Main ranks #92 out of 160 companies for Days Payable. This places Core & Main in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 55.17. Core & Main's value of 47.28 is 14.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Core & Main's own Days Payable has ranged from 35.08 to 47.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.57 vs. the industry median of 55.17, Core & Main has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Payable for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Days Payable among Industrial Distribution companies is 55.17, based on 160 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Core & Main's current Days Payable of 47.28 is 14.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Core & Main and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Days Payable is 55.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Core & Main's current Days Payable is 47.28, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 37.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Core & Main stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Core & Main (CNM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $55.37, compared to a current price of $40.85 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 47.28, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 37.57 and 14.3% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 55.17. Core & Main's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core & Main (CNM), the current Days Payable is 47.28 as of Jul. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Core & Main (CNM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Core & Main stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $40.85 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $55.37.
GuruFocus considers Core & Main to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CNM:
Days Payable: 47.28 (26% above median its 10-year median of 37.57)
GF Value™: $55.37 vs. price of $40.85 (26.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.3% below the Industrial Distribution median (#92 of 160)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CNM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Core & Main is a leading specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products. The company provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies, and professional contractors across municipal, nonresidential, and residential end markets. The company's specialty products and services are used in the maintenance, repair, replacement, and construction of water and fire protection infrastructure.
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