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Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ FERG
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) earns a Piotroski F-score of 6/9 (mixed financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the safe zone. It pays a dividend yielding 1.06% (safety: safe). FY2025 revenue was $30.8B at a 6.0% 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: -2.42 — 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | UBS | Neutral (main) |
| 2026-08-11 | Bernstein | Outperform (main) |
| 2026-08-11 | RBC Capital | Outperform (main) |
| 2026-08-11 | Barclays | Overweight (main) |
| 2026-08-11 | Oppenheimer | Outperform (main) |
| 2026-08-11 | Wells Fargo | Overweight (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 · 6/9 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 | 0.232 |
| Retained earnings / assets | 0.382 |
| EBIT / assets | 0.147 |
| Equity / liabilities | 0.49 |
Sector peers · similar-size Wholesale Trade companies compare side by side →
| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FERG | Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ | 6/9 | 4.27 | 24.9 | +3.8% |
| WSO | WATSCO INC | 5/9 | 8.23 | 31.4 | -5% |
| 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% |
| SNX | TD SYNNEX CORP | 6/9 | 1.78 | 25.9 | +6.9% |
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About Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. distributes essential water and air solutions to specialized professional in the United States and Canada. The company provides various products and services, including plumbing; pipe, valves, and fittings; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; appliances; lighting; and water and wastewater solutions to residential and non-residential customers. It also supplies specialized water and wastewater treatment products to residential, commercial, and infrastructure contractors, as well as supplies pipe, valves, and fittings solutions to industrial customers. In addition, it offers customized solutions, such as virtual design, fabrication, valve actuation, pre-assembly, kitting, installation, and project management services, as well as after-sales support that comprises warranty, credit, project-based billing, returns and maintenance, and repair and operations support. The company sells its products through a network of distribution centers, branches, counter service and sales associates, showroom consultants, and e-commerce channels. Ferguson Enterprises Inc. was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Newport News, Virginia.
FAQ
Is FERG financially healthy?
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/'s Piotroski F-score is 6/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the safe zone.
Does FERG pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ pays a dividend yielding about 1.06% with a 26.3% payout ratio, rated “safe” for safety.
How profitable is FERG?
In FY2025, Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ had a net margin of 6.0% and a return on equity of 31.8%.
What is FERG's P/E ratio?
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/'s trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is about 24.9×, based on its latest annual earnings.
What is the analyst price target for FERG?
The average Wall-Street price target for Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ is $284.32, about 16.0% above the recent price, from 19 analysts (consensus: buy).
Is FERG a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/: a Piotroski F-score of 6/9, an Altman Z″ in the safe zone, a P/E of about 24.9×, a dividend yield of 1.06%. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · US · as of 2025-07-31. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.