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Core & MainCNM -1.80%87 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.93% as of Jul. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 5.92. 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 165 Industrial Distribution companies, Core & Main ranks better than 51.52% on this metric.
Core & Main's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was $10,741 Mil.
Core & Main's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was $745 Mil. Core & Main's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was 6.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Core & Main's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
CNM'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.66 Med: 5.92 Max: 10.73
Current: 7.34
During the past 8 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Core & Main was 10.73%. The lowest was 2.66%. And the median was 5.92%.
CNM's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 51.52% of 165
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 6.92
vs CNM: 7.34
Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.
A better indicator of the attractiveness of an investment which takes growth into account is the Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. Core & Main's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was 22.40%. The Forward Rate of Return uses the normalized Free Cash Flow of the past five years, and considers growth. The forward rate of return can be thought of as the return that investors buying the stock today can expect from it in the future.
Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
Joel Greenblatt defines the earnings yield using the above equation because it more accurately reflects the company's profitability relative to its stock price. Items like interest payment and tax etc. are not directly related to the company's operational profitability.
Enterprise Value instead of market cap (share price) is used in the calculation because it is the real price stock and bond investors together pay for the company.
Be Aware
Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.
Core & Main Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Core & Main Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Core & Main's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
CNM vs POOL, MSM, XMTR: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Core & Main's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Core & Main's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Core & Main's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Core & Main Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
In his book, The Little That Beat the Market, hedge fund manager Joel Greenblatt defines Earnings Yield as operating income divided by enterprise value.
Core & Mains Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
Core & Main's EBIT 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 $745 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.93% mean?
Core & Main (CNM) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.93% as of Jul. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Core & Main and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 5.92. Over the past decade, Core & Main's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 2.66 to 10.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Core & Main ranks #80 out of 165 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is Core & Main's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Core & Main's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.93% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 5.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.66 to a high of 10.73. The Industrial Distribution industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.92. Core & Main's value of 6.93% is 0.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Core & Main ranks #80 out of 165 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to POOL and MSM?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Core & Main ranks #80 out of 165 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Core & Main in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.92. Core & Main's value of 6.93% is 0.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Core & Main's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 2.66 to 10.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.92 vs. the industry median of 6.92, Core & Main has consistently been above 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Industrial Distribution companies is 6.92, based on 165 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Core & Main's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.93% is 0.1% above 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Core & Main and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Core & Main's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.93%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 5.92. 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.93%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 5.92 and 0.1% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 6.92. 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core & Main (CNM), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.93% 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:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 6.93% (17% above median its 10-year median of 5.92)
GF Value™: $55.37 vs. price of $40.85 (26.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.1% above the Industrial Distribution median (#80 of 165)
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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