CNM (Core & Main) Payments of Debt: $-779 Mil (TTM As of Jul. 2026)

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CNM Core & Main Inc CNM
87 GF Score
Price $40.85
GF Value $55.37
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Core & Main Payments of Debt?

Core & Main CNM -1.80% 87 Payments of Debt is $-779 Mil as of Jul. 2026. 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.

Core & Main's Payments of Debt for the three months ended in Jul. 2026 was $-611 Mil.

Core & Main's Payments of Debt for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was $-779 Mil.

Core & Main Payments of Debt Related Terms

Core & Main Payments of Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Core & Main's Payments of Debt 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.

Core & Main Payments of Debt Chart

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Core & Main Payments of Debt Calculation

Payments of Debt represents all the cash outflow from debt, including both long-term debt and short-term debt.

Payments of Debt for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-779 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Payments of Debt →
What does a Payments of Debt of $-779 Mil mean?
Core & Main (CNM) has a Payments of Debt of $-779 Mil as of Jul. 2026. Payments of Debt is all the cash outflow from debt, including both long-term debt and short-term debt. View historical data on Core & Main and its competitors.
Is Core & Main's Payments of Debt too high?
Core & Main's current Payments of Debt is $-779 Mil. 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 Payments of Debt compare to POOL and MSM?
Core & Main's Payments of Debt of $-779 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Payments of Debt for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Payments of Debt depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Payments of Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Payments of Debt mean?
A high Payments of Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Payments of Debt is all the cash outflow from debt, including both long-term debt and short-term debt. View historical data on Core & Main and its competitors. Core & Main's current Payments of Debt is $-779 Mil. 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 Payments of Debt is $-779 Mil. 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 Payments of Debt calculated?
Payments of Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core & Main (CNM), the current Payments of Debt is $-779 Mil 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:

  • Payments of Debt: $-779 Mil
  • GF Value™: $55.37 vs. price of $40.85 (26.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 1830 Craig Park Court, Saint Louis, MO, USA, 63146
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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