CNM (Core & Main) GF Value Rank : 5 (As of Apr. 14, 2025)

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What is Core & Main GF Value Rank?

Core & Main has the GF Value Rank of 5.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Competitive Comparison of Core & Main's GF Value Rank

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Core & Main's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank Distribution in the Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Core & Main's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Core & Main's GF Value Rank falls into.

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Core & Main Business Description

Industry

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Address

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

Website

https://www.coreandmain.com

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.

Executives

John R Schaller	officer: President, Waterworks	C/O CORE & MAIN, INC., 1830 CRAIG PARK COURT, ST. LOUIS MO 63146
Bradford A Cowles	officer: President, Fire Protection	C/O CORE & MAIN, INC., 1830 CRAIG PARK COURT, ST. LOUIS MO 63146
Mark G Whittenburg	officer: General Counsel and Secretary	C/O CORE & MAIN, INC., 1830 CRAIG PARK COURT, ST. LOUIS MO 63146
Margaret Newman	director	KEURIG DR PEPPER INC., 53 SOUTH AVE., BURLINGTON MA 01803
Stephen O Leclair	director, officer: Chief Executive Officer	3100 CUMBERLAND BLVD, SUITE 1700, ATLANTA GA 30339
Jeffrey D Giles	officer: VP, Corporate Department	C/O CORE & MAIN, INC., 1830 CRAIG PARK COURT, ST. LOUIS MO 63146
Dennis G Gipson	director	C/O CORE & MAIN, INC., 1830 CRAIG PARK COURT, ST. LOUIS MO 63146
James G Castellano	director	C/O CORE & MAIN, INC., 1830 CRAIG PARK COURT, ST. LOUIS MO 63146
Mark R Witkowski	officer: Chief Financial Officer	C/O CORE & MAIN, INC., 1830 CRAIG PARK COURT, ST. LOUIS MO 63146
John Weldon Stephens	officer: VP, Corp. Controller	C/O CORE & MAIN, INC., 1830 CRAIG PARK COURT, ST. LOUIS MO 63146
Orvin T Kimbrough	director	C/O CORE & MAIN, INC., 1830 CRAIG PARK COURT, ST. LOUIS MO 63146
Laura K Schneider	officer: Chief Human Resources Officer	C/O CORE & MAIN, INC., 1830 CRAIG PARK COURT, ST. LOUIS MO 63146
Cd&r Fund X Waterworks B1, L.p.	10 percent owner	C/O CLAYTON, DUBILIER & RICE, LLC, 375 PARK AVENUE, 18TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10152
Robert M Buck	director	260 JIMMY ANN DRIVE, DAYTONA BEACH FL 32114
Bhavani Amirthalingam	director	1901 CHOUTEAU AVENUE, P.O. BOX 66149, ST. LOUIS MO 63166-6149