Core & Main, Inc.

Core & Main, Inc.

37.60
EUR
+0.80
(+2.17%)
2.12EPS
17.91P/E
6.97BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of July 31, 2026, Core & Main, Inc. Class A carries a market capitalization of 6.97B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 9.15B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap6.97B
Enterprise Value9.15B

Important Dates

Core & Main, Inc. Class A's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for December 8, 2026.

Earnings Date12/8/2026

Share Statistics

As of July 31, 2026, Core & Main, Inc. Class A has 184.44M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding184.44M

Valuation Ratios

As of July 31, 2026, Core & Main, Inc. Class A trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 17.91. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.07, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 3.96.

PE Ratio17.91
PS Ratio1.07
PB Ratio3.96
P/TBV Ratio-12.39
P/FCF Ratio12.50
P/OCF Ratio12.03

Enterprise Valuation

As of July 31, 2026, Core & Main, Inc. Class A trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 11.28 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.37 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 14.22 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Core & Main, Inc. Class A trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 13.65, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 9.15B versus a market cap of 6.97B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales1.37
EV / EBITDA11.28
EV / EBIT14.22
EV / FCF13.65

Financial Position

As of July 31, 2026, Core & Main, Inc. Class A maintains a current ratio of 2.47, meaning it holds 2.5x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 130.66, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 7.92 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio2.47
Quick Ratio1.47
Debt / Equity130.66
Debt / EBITDA2.94
Interest Coverage7.92

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Core & Main, Inc. Class A posted a return on equity (ROE) of 23.44, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 12.19 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 7.05, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 11.32, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 1.19M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 5,625.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 5.12 indicates how many times Core & Main, Inc. Class A sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)23.44
Return on Assets (ROA)7.05
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)12.19
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)11.32
Revenue Per Employee1.19M
Employee Count5,625.00
Inventory Turnover5.12

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Core & Main, Inc. Class A recorded 128.35M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 23.60, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 543.73M, leaving 398.04M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax128.35M
Effective Tax Rate23.60

Stock Price Statistics

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These figures are as of the close on October 6, 2026. The 50-day moving average sits at 37.83, while the 200-day moving average is 42.25.

50-Day Moving Average37.83
200-Day Moving Average42.25

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Core & Main, Inc. Class A generated 6.68B in revenue and converted that into 398.04M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 2.12. EBITDA reached 810.83M, while operating income came in at 643.46M.

Revenue6.68B
Gross Profit1.81B
Operating Income643.46M
Pretax Income543.73M
Net Income398.04M
EBITDA810.83M
EBIT643.46M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)2.12

Balance Sheet

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As of July 31, 2026, Core & Main, Inc. Class A holds 270.57M in cash and equivalents against 2.38B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 1.85B. Total book value stands at 1.76B, with working capital of 1.51B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents270.57M
Total Debt2.38B
Net Debt1.85B
Equity (Book Value)1.76B
Book Value Per Share9.55
Working Capital1.51B

Cash Flow

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Core & Main, Inc. Class A produced 592.30M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026.

Operating Cash Flow592.30M
Free Cash Flow592.30M
FCF Per Share3.14

Margins

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Core & Main, Inc. Class A posted a gross margin of 27.05, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 9.64 and net profit margin of 5.96 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin27.05
Operating Margin9.64
Pretax Margin8.14
Profit Margin5.96
EBITDA Margin12.15

Dividends & Yields

These figures cover the twelve months ended July 31, 2026. Free cash flow yield stands at 8.00, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 2.77, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Core & Main, Inc. Class A shareholders.

Shareholder Yield2.77
FCF Yield8.00

Scores

As of July 31, 2026, Core & Main, Inc. Class A has an Altman Z-Score of 4.36, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score4.36