Core & Main, Inc.
CNMIndustrialsNASDAQIndustrial Distribution · Last scanned Jul 22, 2026
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Daily timeframeCore & Main, Inc. engages in the distribution of water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products and related services in the United States. The $8.39B market capitalization puts CNM squarely in mid-cap range for its industry. 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.
Market Cap
$8.39B
Beta
0.91
P/E (TTM)
18.61
P/E (Fwd)
14.08
EPS (TTM)
$2.33
EPS (Fwd)
$3.08
ROE
23.9%
ROA
7.2%
Cash
$155.0M
Total Debt
$2.45B
Free CF
$437.9M
52W Change
-33.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, CNM has $155.0M in cash with $2.45B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $437.9M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 23.9%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 7.2% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $6.65B to $7.65B.
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing CNM's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.