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Core & Main, Inc. CNM
Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) earns a Piotroski F-score of 8/9 (strong financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the safe zone. It does not currently pay a dividend. FY2026 revenue was $7.6B at a 5.8% net margin.
Quality score trend · recomputed for each fiscal year
Each year's score is computed from that year's filing — a rising Piotroski F or Altman Z″ means improving financial health, a fall is worth a look.
Beneish M-score: -2.67 — low (below −2.22 — no manipulation red flag) . A statistical screen for earnings manipulation, not proof — and it doesn't apply to most banks/insurers.
Analyst price target
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | William Blair | Market Perform (init) |
| 2026-06-11 | Citigroup | Neutral (main) |
| 2026-03-25 | Deutsche Bank | Buy (main) |
| 2026-03-25 | Barclays | Overweight (main) |
| 2026-01-14 | Wells Fargo | Overweight (main) |
| 2026-01-08 | Citigroup | Neutral (main) |
Wall Street analyst consensus — a sentiment gauge, not our scoring.
Forward estimates · earnings calendar →
Consensus analyst estimates and scheduled dates — forward-looking, may change.
How it ranks in Wholesale Trade · percentile among 112 companies
Percentile vs other Wholesale Trade companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 8/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · safe zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | 0.235 |
| Retained earnings / assets | 0.124 |
| EBIT / assets | 0.119 |
| Equity / liabilities | 0.517 |
Sector peers · similar-size Wholesale Trade companies compare side by side →
| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNM | Core & Main, Inc. | 8/9 | 3.28 | 21.6 | +2.8% |
| AENT | ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT HOLDING CORP | 4/9 | 2.3 | 19.3 | -3.4% |
| GNLN | Greenlane Holdings, Inc. | 2/9 | -8.13 | — | -67.2% |
| MCK | MCKESSON CORP | 6/9 | 0.58 | 18.8 | +12.4% |
| CAH | CARDINAL HEALTH INC | 6/9 | -0.03 | 32.5 | +14.2% |
| SYY | SYSCO CORP | 5/9 | — | 21.7 | +3.2% |
| PFGC | Performance Food Group Co | 4/9 | 1.92 | 48.3 | +7.2% |
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About Core & Main, Inc.
Core & Main, Inc. engages in the distribution of water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products and related services in the United States. The company's products portfolio include pipes, valves, hydrants, fittings, and other products and services used for service, repair and replacement of underground water infrastructure; storm drainage products, such as corrugated HDPE and metal piping systems, retention basins, inline drains, manholes, grates, geosynthetics, erosion control, and other related products; fire protection products, including fire protection pipes, valves, fittings, sprinkler heads and other accessories, as well as fabrication and kitting services; smart meter products; and smart metering solutions which include meter accessories, meter installation, network infrastructure and software installation, training, and long-term services, as well as engineered treatment plant products. Its specialty products and services are used in the maintenance, repair, replacement, and construction of water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection infrastructure. The company serves municipalities, private water companies, and professional contractors in the municipal, non-residential, and residential end markets. Core & Main, Inc. was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.
FAQ
Is CNM financially healthy?
Core & Main, Inc.'s Piotroski F-score is 8/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the safe zone.
Does CNM pay a dividend?
No, Core & Main, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend.
How profitable is CNM?
In FY2026, Core & Main, Inc. had a net margin of 5.8% and a return on equity of 21.3%.
Is CNM overvalued or undervalued?
Core & Main, Inc. trades at about 19.9× trailing earnings — below its 10-year norm (10-year range 10.9×–40.9×, median 23.4×). Stocktoria reports the data, not buy/sell advice.
What is the analyst price target for CNM?
The average Wall-Street price target for Core & Main, Inc. is $60.27, about 30.8% above the recent price, from 15 analysts (consensus: buy).
Is CNM a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on Core & Main, Inc.: a Piotroski F-score of 8/9, an Altman Z″ in the safe zone, a P/E of about 21.6×. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · US · as of 2026-02-01. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.