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Core & MainCNM -1.80%87 FCF Margin % is 2.05% as of Jul. 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 5.60. 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 162 Industrial Distribution companies, Core & Main ranks better than 75.93% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Core & Main's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2026 was $44 Mil. Core & Main's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2026 was $2,145 Mil. Therefore, Core & Main's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was 2.05%.
The historical data trend for Core & Main's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Core & Main's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Core & Main's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of 2.05% as of Jul. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Core & Main and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 5.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Core & Main ranks #39 out of 162 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Core & Main's FCF Margin % too high?
Core & Main's current FCF Margin % of 2.05% is 63% below median its 10-year median of 5.60. The Industrial Distribution industry median FCF Margin % is 3.45. Core & Main's value of 2.05% is 40.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Core & Main ranks #39 out of 162 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 FCF Margin % compare to POOL and MSM?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Core & Main ranks #39 out of 162 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Core & Main in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.45. Core & Main's value of 2.05% is 40.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.60 vs. the industry median of 3.45, 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 FCF Margin % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.45, based on 162 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Core & Main's current FCF Margin % of 2.05% is 40.5% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Core & Main and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Core & Main's current FCF Margin % is 2.05%, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 5.60. 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 FCF Margin % is 2.05%, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 5.60 and 40.5% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.45. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core & Main (CNM), the current FCF Margin % is 2.05% 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:
FCF Margin %: 2.05% (63% below median its 10-year median of 5.60)
GF Value™: $55.37 vs. price of $40.85 (26.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.5% below the Industrial Distribution median (#39 of 162)
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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