What is Core & Main Inc's earnings per share (EPS)?

Core & Main Inc (CNM) reported diluted earnings per share of $2.31 for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 8.5% change compared to the previous fiscal year. EPS represents the portion of a company's net income allocated to each outstanding share of common stock and is widely used to evaluate profitability on a per-share basis.

Core & Main Inc Financials

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Source SEC Filings (10-K/10-Q) Updated Feb 1, 2026 Currency USD FYE February

This page shows Core & Main Inc (CNM) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 7 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).

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Core & Main’s engine is a low-capex, cash-converting operating model that turns steady sales into spendable cash.

Between FY2024 and FY2026, revenue added $945M while operating income barely moved, showing recent growth has been absorbed by operating costs rather than dropping through to margin. Even so, free cash flow stayed above net income in FY2026 at $604M, which signals a business that still converts accounting profit into cash efficiently because reinvestment needs are modest.

Liquidity is built from working capital more than from a large cash cushion: FY2026 current assets of $2.3B covered current liabilities of $874M. That lets the company operate with limited idle cash while keeping near-term obligations comfortably covered.

The balance sheet has become less debt-heavy since FY2024, as debt-to-equity fell from 1.5x to 1.1x while equity rebuilt through retained earnings. But goodwill of $1.9B was still almost the size of equity at $2.0B in FY2026, so reported book value depends heavily on acquisition-created assets.

Financial Health Signals

Financial Profile 56/100

Based on FY2026 annual data, averaged across the last 3 years for performance metrics (most-recent year weighted highest). How this score is calculated →

Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Core & Main Inc's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.

Profitability

Core & Main Inc has an operating margin of 9.4%, meaning the company retains $9 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This results in a moderate score of 44/100, indicating healthy but not exceptional operating efficiency. This is down from 9.7% the prior year.

Growth

Core & Main Inc's revenue grew a modest 2.8% year-over-year to $7.6B. This slow but positive growth earns a score of 45/100.

Leverage

Core & Main Inc carries a low D/E ratio of 1.06, meaning only $1.06 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 80/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.

Liquidity

Core & Main Inc's current ratio of 2.63 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 50/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.

Cash Flow

Core & Main Inc has a free cash flow margin of 7.9%, earning a moderate score of 48/100. The company generates positive cash flow after capital investments, but with room for improvement.

Returns

Core & Main Inc earns a strong 23.1% return on equity (ROE), meaning it generates $23 of profit for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This efficient capital use earns a returns score of 68/100. This is down from 24.9% the prior year.

Altman Z-Score Safe

3.46

Core & Main Inc scores 3.46, well above the 2.99 safe threshold. This indicates low bankruptcy risk based on profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency.

Piotroski F-Score Strong

8/9

Core & Main Inc passes 8 of 9 financial strength tests. All 4 profitability signals pass (positive income, cash flow, and earnings quality), all 2 leverage/liquidity signals pass, both operating efficiency signals pass.

Earnings Quality Cash-Backed

1.41x

For every $1 of reported earnings, Core & Main Inc generates $1.41 in operating cash flow ($650.0M OCF vs $462.0M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.

Interest Coverage Safe

6.0x

Core & Main Inc earns $6.0 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($722.0M vs $120.0M). This wide margin provides strong safety for debt servicing, even if earnings decline temporarily.

Key Financial Metrics

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Earnings & Revenue

Revenue

$7.6B

YoY+2.8%

5Y CAGR+16.0%

Core & Main Inc generated $7.6B in revenue in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 2.8% from the prior year.

EBITDA

$914.0M

YoY+0.1%

5Y CAGR+22.0%

Core & Main Inc's EBITDA was $914.0M in fiscal year 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 0.1% from the prior year.

Net Income

$462.0M

YoY+6.5%

5Y CAGR+65.7%

Core & Main Inc reported $462.0M in net income in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 6.5% from the prior year.

EPS (Diluted)

$2.31

YoY+8.5%

Core & Main Inc earned $2.31 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 8.5% from the prior year.

Cash & Balance Sheet

Free Cash Flow

$604.0M

YoY+3.1%

5Y CAGR+24.5%

Core & Main Inc generated $604.0M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2026, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 3.1% from the prior year.

Cash & Debt

$220.0M

YoY+2650.0%

5Y CAGR-7.2%

Core & Main Inc held $220.0M in cash against $2.1B in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2026.

Dividends Per Share

N/A

Shares Outstanding

N/A

Margins & Returns

Gross Margin

26.9%

YoY+0.3pp

5Y CAGR+2.8pp

Core & Main Inc's gross margin was 26.9% in fiscal year 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 0.3 percentage points from the prior year.

Operating Margin

9.4%

YoY-0.2pp

5Y CAGR+4.4pp

Core & Main Inc's operating margin was 9.4% in fiscal year 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 0.2 percentage points from the prior year.

Net Margin

6.0%

YoY+0.2pp

5Y CAGR+5.0pp

Core & Main Inc's net profit margin was 6.0% in fiscal year 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 0.2 percentage points from the prior year.

Return on Equity

23.1%

YoY-1.8pp

5Y CAGR+20.3pp

Core & Main Inc's ROE was 23.1% in fiscal year 2026, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 1.8 percentage points from the prior year.

Capital Allocation

R&D Spending

N/A

Share Buybacks

$155.0M

YoY-11.9%

Core & Main Inc spent $155.0M on share buybacks in fiscal year 2026, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents a decrease of 11.9% from the prior year.

Capital Expenditures

$46.0M

YoY+31.4%

5Y CAGR+30.8%

Core & Main Inc invested $46.0M in capex in fiscal year 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 31.4% from the prior year.

CNM Income Statement

Metric	FY26	FY25	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21
Revenue	$7.6B+2.8%	$7.4B+11.0%	$6.7B+0.8%	$6.7B+32.9%	$5.0B+37.4%	$3.6B
Cost of Revenue	$5.6B+2.3%	$5.5B+11.8%	$4.9B+0.6%	$4.9B+30.4%	$3.7B+34.7%	$2.8B
Gross Profit	$2.1B+4.0%	$2.0B+8.9%	$1.8B+1.3%	$1.8B+40.2%	$1.3B+45.8%	$878.0M
R&D Expenses	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
SG&A Expenses	$1.2B+7.1%	$1.1B+15.8%	$931.0M+5.8%	$880.0M+22.7%	$717.0M+29.0%	$556.0M
Operating Income	$722.0M+0.4%	$719.0M-2.8%	$740.0M-4.5%	$775.0M+82.4%	$425.0M+129.7%	$185.0M
Interest Expense	$120.0M-15.5%	$142.0M+75.3%	$81.0M+22.7%	$66.0M-32.7%	$98.0M-29.5%	$139.0M
Income Tax	$145.0M+1.4%	$143.0M+11.7%	$128.0M0.0%	$128.0M+151.0%	$51.0M+466.7%	$9.0M
Net Income	$462.0M+6.5%	$434.0M-18.3%	$531.0M-8.6%	$581.0M+158.2%	$225.0M+508.1%	$37.0M
EPS (Diluted)	$2.31+8.5%	$2.13-0.9%	$2.15+0.9%	$2.13+287.3%	$0.55	N/A

Metric	Q4'26	Q3'26	Q2'26	Q1'26	Q4'25	Q3'25	Q2'25	Q1'25
Revenue	N/A	$2.1B-1.5%	$2.1B+9.5%	$1.9B+25.1%	$1.5B-25.0%	$2.0B+3.8%	$2.0B+12.8%	$1.7B
Cost of Revenue	N/A	$1.5B-2.1%	$1.5B+9.4%	$1.4B+25.2%	$1.1B-25.2%	$1.5B+3.4%	$1.4B+13.6%	$1.3B
Gross Profit	N/A	$561.0M+0.2%	$560.0M+9.8%	$510.0M+24.7%	$409.0M-24.7%	$543.0M+4.8%	$518.0M+10.7%	$468.0M
R&D Expenses	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
SG&A Expenses	N/A	$295.0M-2.3%	$302.0M+3.1%	$293.0M+20.6%	$243.0M-11.3%	$274.0M+2.2%	$268.0M+4.3%	$257.0M
Operating Income	N/A	$220.0M+3.3%	$213.0M+24.6%	$171.0M+41.3%	$121.0M-45.7%	$223.0M+9.3%	$204.0M+21.4%	$168.0M
Interest Expense	N/A	$30.0M-3.2%	$31.0M+3.3%	$30.0M-25.0%	$40.0M+11.1%	$36.0M0.0%	$36.0M+5.9%	$34.0M
Income Tax	N/A	$47.0M+14.6%	$41.0M+13.9%	$36.0M+100.0%	$18.0M-61.7%	$47.0M+11.9%	$42.0M+27.3%	$33.0M
Net Income	N/A	$137.0M+2.2%	$134.0M+34.0%	$100.0M+22.0%	$82.0M-38.3%	$133.0M+11.8%	$119.0M+25.3%	$95.0M
EPS (Diluted)	N/A	$0.72+2.9%	$0.70+34.6%	$0.52	N/A	$0.69+13.1%	$0.61+24.5%	$0.49

CNM Balance Sheet

Metric	FY26	FY25	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21
Total Assets	$6.1B-3.1%	$6.3B+3.9%	$6.0B+22.6%	$4.9B+0.7%	$4.9B+10.4%	$4.4B
Current Assets	$2.3B-5.8%	$2.4B+9.9%	$2.2B+2.6%	$2.2B-1.6%	$2.2B+24.6%	$1.8B
Cash & Equivalents	$220.0M+2650.0%	$8.0M-73.3%	$30.0M+2900.0%	$1.0M0.0%	$1.0M-99.7%	$320.0M
Inventory	$986.0M-7.8%	$1.1B+13.1%	$945.0M-8.3%	$1.0B-3.1%	$1.1B+24.2%	$856.0M
Accounts Receivable	$981.0M-20.2%	$1.2B+9.3%	$1.1B+9.1%	$1.0B-0.2%	$1.0B+31.8%	$784.0M
Goodwill	$1.9B+1.1%	$1.9B+2.9%	$1.8B+20.1%	$1.5B+1.3%	$1.5B+0.1%	$1.5B
Total Liabilities	$4.0B-10.0%	$4.5B+1.4%	$4.4B+60.7%	$2.7B-5.2%	$2.9B+10.9%	$2.6B
Current Liabilities	$874.0M-29.9%	$1.2B+20.0%	$1.0B+30.1%	$798.0M-25.1%	$1.1B+27.1%	$839.0M
Long-Term Debt	$2.1B-5.1%	$2.2B-6.7%	$2.4B+52.8%	$1.6B+4.0%	$1.5B+3.7%	$1.5B
Total Equity	$2.0B+14.5%	$1.7B+11.1%	$1.6B-3.6%	$1.6B+13.4%	$1.4B+8.4%	$1.3B
Retained Earnings	$755.0M+46.6%	$515.0M+81.3%	$284.0M-29.5%	$403.0M+123.9%	$180.0M+95.7%	$92.0M

Metric	Q4'26	Q3'26	Q2'26	Q1'26	Q4'25	Q3'25	Q2'25	Q1'25
Total Assets	$6.1B-3.4%	$6.3B-0.1%	$6.3B+0.4%	$6.3B+7.0%	$5.9B-5.6%	$6.2B+1.9%	$6.1B+0.9%	$6.0B
Current Assets	$2.3B-8.2%	$2.5B-0.1%	$2.5B+2.7%	$2.4B+20.7%	$2.0B-15.0%	$2.4B+2.7%	$2.3B+4.3%	$2.2B
Cash & Equivalents	$220.0M+147.2%	$89.0M+256.0%	$25.0M+212.5%	$8.0M0.0%	$8.0M-20.0%	$10.0M-23.1%	$13.0M-56.7%	$30.0M
Inventory	$986.0M-3.0%	$1.0B-3.8%	$1.1B-1.2%	$1.1B+17.7%	$908.0M-4.4%	$950.0M-0.9%	$959.0M+1.5%	$945.0M
Accounts Receivable	$981.0M-21.1%	$1.2B-3.0%	$1.3B+4.2%	$1.2B+24.7%	$986.0M-21.8%	$1.3B+4.5%	$1.2B+7.3%	$1.1B
Goodwill	$1.9B+0.1%	$1.9B+1.1%	$1.9B-0.1%	$1.9B+0.1%	$1.9B+0.7%	$1.9B+2.2%	$1.8B-0.1%	$1.8B
Total Liabilities	$4.0B-5.5%	$4.2B-2.3%	$4.3B-2.5%	$4.5B+8.8%	$4.1B-8.3%	$4.5B+2.0%	$4.4B-0.4%	$4.4B
Current Liabilities	$874.0M-21.0%	$1.1B-0.9%	$1.1B-10.4%	$1.2B+43.9%	$866.0M-22.3%	$1.1B+10.1%	$1.0B-2.5%	$1.0B
Long-Term Debt	$2.1B-0.2%	$2.1B-4.7%	$2.2B-0.2%	$2.2B+0.1%	$2.2B-6.2%	$2.4B-0.8%	$2.4B+0.1%	$2.4B
Total Equity	$2.0B+1.0%	$2.0B+4.8%	$1.9B+8.1%	$1.7B+2.7%	$1.7B+1.6%	$1.7B+1.6%	$1.6B+4.7%	$1.6B
Retained Earnings	$755.0M+2.6%	$736.0M+14.6%	$642.0M+24.7%	$515.0M+14.7%	$449.0M+3.7%	$433.0M+12.5%	$385.0M+35.6%	$284.0M

CNM Cash Flow Statement

Metric	FY26	FY25	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21
Operating Cash Flow	$650.0M+4.7%	$621.0M-41.9%	$1.1B+166.6%	$401.0M+1393.5%	-$31.0M-114.5%	$214.0M
Capital Expenditures	$46.0M+31.4%	$35.0M-10.3%	$39.0M+56.0%	$25.0M+25.0%	$20.0M+66.7%	$12.0M
Free Cash Flow	$604.0M+3.1%	$586.0M-43.1%	$1.0B+173.9%	$376.0M+837.3%	-$51.0M-125.2%	$202.0M
Investing Cash Flow	-$145.0M+81.6%	-$788.0M-191.9%	-$270.0M-77.6%	-$152.0M+25.1%	-$203.0M+11.4%	-$229.0M
Financing Cash Flow	-$293.0M-268.4%	$174.0M+117.8%	-$975.0M-1235.6%	-$73.0M+50.0%	-$146.0M-167.9%	$215.0M
Dividends Paid	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Share Buybacks	$155.0M-11.9%	$176.0M-86.9%	$1.3B	$0	$0	N/A

Metric	Q4'26	Q3'26	Q2'26	Q1'26	Q4'25	Q3'25	Q2'25	Q1'25
Operating Cash Flow	$268.0M-1.1%	$271.0M+697.1%	$34.0M-55.8%	$77.0M-67.2%	$235.0M-9.6%	$260.0M+441.7%	$48.0M-38.5%	$78.0M
Capital Expenditures	$15.0M+87.5%	$8.0M-20.0%	$10.0M-23.1%	$13.0M+18.2%	$11.0M+37.5%	$8.0M-11.1%	$9.0M+28.6%	$7.0M
Free Cash Flow	$253.0M-3.8%	$263.0M+995.8%	$24.0M-62.5%	$64.0M-71.4%	$224.0M-11.1%	$252.0M+546.2%	$39.0M-45.1%	$71.0M
Investing Cash Flow	-$74.0M-72.1%	-$43.0M-258.3%	-$12.0M+25.0%	-$16.0M+48.4%	-$31.0M+77.7%	-$139.0M-215.9%	-$44.0M+92.3%	-$574.0M
Financing Cash Flow	-$63.0M+61.6%	-$164.0M-3180.0%	-$5.0M+91.8%	-$61.0M+70.4%	-$206.0M-66.1%	-$124.0M-490.5%	-$21.0M-104.0%	$525.0M
Dividends Paid	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Share Buybacks	$58.0M+16.0%	$50.0M+525.0%	$8.0M-79.5%	$39.0M-29.1%	$55.0M-45.0%	$100.0M+376.2%	$21.0M	$0

CNM Financial Ratios

Metric	FY26	FY25	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21
Gross Margin	26.9%+0.3pp	26.6%-0.5pp	27.1%+0.1pp	27.0%+1.4pp	25.6%+1.5pp	24.1%
Operating Margin	9.4%-0.2pp	9.7%-1.4pp	11.0%-0.6pp	11.7%+3.2pp	8.5%+3.4pp	5.1%
Net Margin	6.0%+0.2pp	5.8%-2.1pp	7.9%-0.8pp	8.7%+4.2pp	4.5%+3.5pp	1.0%
Return on Equity	23.1%-1.8pp	24.9%-8.9pp	33.8%-1.9pp	35.7%+20.0pp	15.7%+12.9pp	2.8%
Return on Assets	7.6%+0.7pp	6.9%-1.9pp	8.8%-3.0pp	11.8%+7.2pp	4.6%+3.8pp	0.8%
Current Ratio	2.63+0.7	1.96-0.2	2.14-0.6	2.71+0.6	2.07-0.0	2.11
Debt-to-Equity	1.06-0.2	1.28-0.2	1.53+0.6	0.96-0.1	1.05-0.0	1.10
FCF Margin	7.9%+0.0pp	7.9%-7.5pp	15.4%+9.7pp	5.7%+6.7pp	-1.0%-6.6pp	5.5%

Metric	Q4'26	Q3'26	Q2'26	Q1'26	Q4'25	Q3'25	Q2'25	Q1'25
Gross Margin	N/A	27.2%+0.5pp	26.8%+0.1pp	26.7%-0.1pp	26.8%+0.1pp	26.6%+0.3pp	26.4%-0.5pp	26.9%
Operating Margin	N/A	10.7%+0.5pp	10.2%+1.2pp	8.9%+1.0pp	7.9%-3.0pp	10.9%+0.5pp	10.4%+0.7pp	9.7%
Net Margin	N/A	6.6%+0.2pp	6.4%+1.2pp	5.2%-0.1pp	5.4%-1.2pp	6.5%+0.5pp	6.1%+0.6pp	5.5%
Return on Equity	N/A	6.9%-0.2pp	7.1%+1.4pp	5.7%+0.9pp	4.8%-3.1pp	8.0%+0.7pp	7.2%+1.2pp	6.0%
Return on Assets	N/A	2.2%+0.1pp	2.1%+0.5pp	1.6%+0.2pp	1.4%-0.7pp	2.1%+0.2pp	1.9%+0.4pp	1.6%
Current Ratio	2.63+0.4	2.26+0.0	2.25+0.3	1.96-0.4	2.34+0.2	2.14-0.2	2.29+0.1	2.14
Debt-to-Equity	1.06-0.0	1.08-0.1	1.18-0.1	1.28-0.0	1.32-0.1	1.43-0.0	1.46-0.1	1.53
FCF Margin	N/A	12.8%+11.6pp	1.1%-2.2pp	3.4%-11.3pp	14.7%+2.3pp	12.4%+10.4pp	2.0%-2.1pp	4.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Core & Main Inc's annual revenue?

Core & Main Inc (CNM) reported $7.6B in total revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 2.8% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.

How fast is Core & Main Inc's revenue growing?

Core & Main Inc (CNM) revenue grew by 2.8% year-over-year, from $7.4B to $7.6B in fiscal year 2026.

Is Core & Main Inc profitable?

Yes, Core & Main Inc (CNM) reported a net income of $462.0M in fiscal year 2026, with a net profit margin of 6.0%.

What is Core & Main Inc's EBITDA?

Core & Main Inc (CNM) had EBITDA of $914.0M in fiscal year 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

How much debt does Core & Main Inc have?

As of fiscal year 2026, Core & Main Inc (CNM) had $220.0M in cash and equivalents against $2.1B in long-term debt.

What is Core & Main Inc's gross margin?

Core & Main Inc (CNM) had a gross margin of 26.9% in fiscal year 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.

What is Core & Main Inc's operating margin?

Core & Main Inc (CNM) had an operating margin of 9.4% in fiscal year 2026, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.

What is Core & Main Inc's net profit margin?

Core & Main Inc (CNM) had a net profit margin of 6.0% in fiscal year 2026, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.

What is Core & Main Inc's return on equity (ROE)?

Core & Main Inc (CNM) has a return on equity of 23.1% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.

What is Core & Main Inc's free cash flow?

Core & Main Inc (CNM) generated $604.0M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2026. This represents a 3.1% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.

What is Core & Main Inc's operating cash flow?

Core & Main Inc (CNM) generated $650.0M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2026, representing cash generated from core business activities.

What are Core & Main Inc's total assets?

Core & Main Inc (CNM) had $6.1B in total assets as of fiscal year 2026, including both current and long-term assets.

What are Core & Main Inc's capital expenditures?

Core & Main Inc (CNM) invested $46.0M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.

Does Core & Main Inc buy back shares?

Yes, Core & Main Inc (CNM) spent $155.0M on share buybacks during fiscal year 2026, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding.

What is Core & Main Inc's current ratio?

Core & Main Inc (CNM) had a current ratio of 2.63 as of fiscal year 2026, which is generally considered healthy.

What is Core & Main Inc's debt-to-equity ratio?

Core & Main Inc (CNM) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06 as of fiscal year 2026, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.

What is Core & Main Inc's return on assets (ROA)?

Core & Main Inc (CNM) had a return on assets of 7.6% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.

What is Core & Main Inc's Altman Z-Score?

Core & Main Inc (CNM) has an Altman Z-Score of 3.46, placing it in the Safe Zone (low bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

What is Core & Main Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

Core & Main Inc (CNM) has a Piotroski F-Score of 8 out of 9, indicating strong financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

Are Core & Main Inc's earnings high quality?

Core & Main Inc (CNM) has an earnings quality ratio of 1.41x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

Can Core & Main Inc cover its interest payments?

Core & Main Inc (CNM) has an interest coverage ratio of 6.0x, meaning it can comfortably cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

How financially healthy is Core & Main Inc?

Core & Main Inc (CNM) scores 56 out of 100 on our Financial Profile, indicating moderate overall financial health. This composite score evaluates six dimensions: profitability (operating margin), revenue growth, leverage (debt-to-equity), liquidity (current ratio), cash flow quality (free cash flow margin), and shareholder returns (return on equity). Each dimension is normalized against standard financial benchmarks. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.