AlphaStocks
6.7
Consider Buy

Core & Main, Inc. (CNM)

Industrials / Trading Companies & Distributors

S&P MidCap 400

$46.12

Middle of the pack. No strong signal either way.

Consider Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#122out of 1125 in Industrials

Is Core & Main, Inc. a Good Investment in 2026?

Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) scores 6.7 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates Core & Main, Inc. as Strong (9/9). However, the Graham model rates it Caution — Significantly above fair value. Core & Main, Inc. currently trades below its estimated fair value of $66, suggesting potential upside. Core & Main, Inc. ranks #122 out of 1125 stocks in the Industrials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E19.8ROE23.3Market Cap9B

Estimated Fair Value

$66.3530% below

Fair value above market price. ROE of 23% signals strong profitability. P/E of 20x is moderate for this quality level.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Strong

9/9

Buffett

Strong

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Caution

Significantly above fair value

Lynch

Neutral

PEG 0.6 · Fast Grower

Greenblatt

Attractive

Top 25% (rank 23%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) scores 6.7 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This is a middle-of-the-pack score with no strong signal either way. Fair value above market price. ROE of 23% signals strong profitability. P/E of 20x is moderate for this quality level.
What is Core & Main, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?
Core & Main, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score status is Strong. The raw score is 9/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is CNM overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $66, CNM appears undervalued. The stock currently trades 30% below its estimated fair value. Fair value above market price. ROE of 23% signals strong profitability. P/E of 20x is moderate for this quality level.
How does CNM compare to other Industrials stocks?
Core & Main, Inc. ranks #122 out of 1125 stocks in the Industrials sector, placing it in the top 11% of its sector by composite score. This is a strong position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about CNM?
AlphaStocks evaluates CNM using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Strong; Buffett: Strong; Graham: Caution; Lynch: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Attractive. These models are combined into a single composite score of 6.7/10.

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