CNM vs the Top Picks average
| Pillar | CNM | Book avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 68 | 83 | -15 |
| Growth | 59 | 89 | -30 |
| Value | 54 | 76 | -22 |
Average of today's Top 30 (mean score 82.6); size and sector limits also decide the book.
One point per daily run; read From → To for the actual range.
CNM at a glance
Same audited fundamentals as the score, unless a card says otherwise.
Analyst estimate revisions
| 30-day change | +6.1% |
|---|---|
| 90-day change | +13.7% |
| Forward EPS estimate | $3.50 |
Over the last 90 days, what analysts expect CNM to earn is materially higher (+13.7%). The estimate is derived from price and forward P/E captured at the same instant, so a moving share price does not move this number — only a changed forecast does.
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Core & Main, Inc. (CNM): score, valuation & FAQ
Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) is an Industrial Distribution company that scores 60 out of 100 on the Bull Rankings quality-growth model — a middling reading. The score blends three pillars — quality (durable returns, healthy margins, low leverage), growth (revenue and earnings), and value (valuation versus sector peers) — into one number, refreshed daily; it is a screen, not a buy recommendation.
Its strongest graded signals are P/E (A-). On valuation, CNM sits about 36% below our discounted-cash-flow fair value (a margin of safety) — the current price implies free cash flow shrinking about 3% next year, then recovering toward 4% a year by year ten.
Is CNM a good stock to buy?
Bull Rankings scores CNM 60 out of 100 on its quality-growth model, which is a middling reading. That is driven by P/E (A-). A score is a quantitative screen of Core & Main, Inc.'s fundamentals, not personalised financial advice — weigh it against your own time horizon and risk tolerance, and read the risk factors below before acting.
Why does CNM score 60 on Bull Rankings?
The score leans on quality at 67.7 out of 100, with value the weakest pillar at 53.6 — the three combine geometrically, so a weak one cannot be papered over by a strong one. CNM earns its highest marks on P/E (A-). Each signal is graded against sector-aware thresholds rather than one absolute bar, so CNM is measured against Industrial Distribution peers, not against the market as a whole.
Is CNM overvalued or undervalued?
Based on $40.35, CNM sits about 36% below our discounted-cash-flow fair value (a margin of safety) — the current price implies free cash flow shrinking about 3% next year, then recovering toward 4% a year by year ten. It trades at a 16.6x P/E (graded A-). Discounted-cash-flow estimates are sensitive to growth and discount-rate assumptions, so treat this as a cross-check, not a price target.
What are the main risks of investing in CNM?
Down 32% from the 52-week high — the market is pricing in something the screen can't see; verify the bear case before sizing up.
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