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Core & Main (MEX:CNM) EV-to-FCF : 20.64 (As of Mar. 30, 2025)


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What is Core & Main EV-to-FCF?

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Core & Main's Enterprise Value is MXN239,516 Mil. Core & Main's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2025 was MXN11,606 Mil. Therefore, Core & Main's EV-to-FCF for today is 20.64.

The historical rank and industry rank for Core & Main's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:CNM' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -445.19   Med: 13.96   Max: 786.65
Current: 20.12

During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Core & Main was 786.65. The lowest was -445.19. And the median was 13.96.

MEX:CNM's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
64.57% of 127 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 14.69 vs MEX:CNM: 20.12

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2025-03-30), Core & Main's stock price is MXN1040.87. Core & Main's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2025 was MXN39.656. Therefore, Core & Main's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 26.25.


Core & Main EV-to-FCF Historical Data

The historical data trend for Core & Main's EV-to-FCF 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.

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Core & Main EV-to-FCF Chart

Core & Main Annual Data
Trend Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial - -120.72 15.78 9.77 22.67

Core & Main Quarterly Data
Apr20 Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.77 13.68 17.26 17.08 22.67

Competitive Comparison of Core & Main's EV-to-FCF

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Core & Main's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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's EV-to-FCF Distribution in the Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Core & Main's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Core & Main's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Core & Main EV-to-FCF Calculation

Core & Main's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=239516.325/11605.67
=20.64

Core & Main's current Enterprise Value is MXN239,516 Mil.
Core & Main's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN11,606 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.


Core & Main  (MEX:CNM) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Core & Main's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1040.87/39.656
=26.25

Core & Main's share price for today is MXN1040.87.
Core & Main's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN39.656.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


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Core & Main Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
1830 Craig Park Court, Saint Louis, MO, USA, 63146
Core & Main Inc is a specialty distributor focusing on water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products and services. Catering to municipalities, private water companies, and contractors, it serves municipal, non-residential, and residential markets nationwide. Its diverse product line includes pipes, valves, fittings, storm drainage products, fire protection products, and meter products. Revenue is primarily generated from pipes, valves, and fittings. The company operates across three construction sectors: municipal, non-residential, and residential, contributing to reliable infrastructure development nationwide.