Core & Main Inc (CNM)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 28, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 26.03% | 25.50% | 25.49% | 25.66% | 26.46% | 27.09% | 27.13% | 27.33% | 27.29% | 27.45% | 27.53% | 27.50% | 27.42% | 27.20% | 26.92% | 26.55% | 26.42% | 26.37% | 26.23% | 25.93% |
| Operating profit margin | 9.69% | 9.95% | 9.26% | 9.66% | 10.29% | 11.23% | 12.08% | 12.00% | 11.39% | 10.67% | 10.83% | 11.28% | 12.13% | 12.52% | 12.14% | 11.22% | 10.21% | 9.95% | 9.05% | 8.78% |
| Pretax margin | 7.75% | 8.12% | 7.27% | 7.87% | 8.06% | 9.16% | 9.57% | 9.45% | 9.36% | 8.01% | 9.15% | 8.62% | 9.70% | 9.98% | 9.55% | 9.52% | 7.49% | 8.07% | 5.93% | 4.27% |
| Net profit margin | 5.52% | 5.71% | 5.18% | 5.18% | 5.39% | 5.74% | 6.05% | 6.57% | 6.12% | 5.72% | 5.75% | 5.20% | 5.72% | 5.99% | 6.56% | 6.14% | 5.28% | 5.06% | 3.25% | 2.81% |
Core & Main Inc's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the reporting periods.
1. Gross Profit Margin: The trend in gross profit margin has been relatively stable, increasing gradually from 25.93% in January 2022 to 26.03% in January 2025. This indicates an effective management of production costs and pricing strategies.
2. Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin has shown variability, with a peak of 12.52% in October 2022 and fluctuations thereafter, ending at 9.69% in January 2025. This suggests changes in operating expenses and efficiency in generating profits.
3. Pretax Margin: The pretax margin has also displayed fluctuations, reaching a high of 9.98% in October 2022 and decreasing to 7.75% in January 2025. This implies variations in pre-tax profitability and potential impacts of changes in revenue and expenses.
4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin has been relatively stable, hovering between 5.18% and 6.57% during the reporting periods. This indicates Core & Main Inc's ability to manage its bottom line after accounting for all expenses, including interest and taxes.
Overall, while there have been fluctuations in the profitability ratios of Core & Main Inc, the company has maintained a decent level of profitability over the years, reflecting effective cost management and revenue generation strategies.
Return on investment
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 28, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 12.28% | 11.50% | 9.97% | 10.28% | 13.18% | 15.31% | 17.49% | 16.78% | 15.02% | 13.00% | 13.45% | 14.59% | 16.89% | 17.05% | 16.01% | 13.71% | 11.81% | 11.15% | 10.50% | 10.29% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 7.00% | 6.60% | 5.58% | 5.51% | 6.90% | 7.83% | 8.76% | 9.18% | 8.08% | 6.97% | 7.14% | 6.72% | 7.96% | 8.15% | 8.65% | 7.50% | 6.11% | 5.67% | 3.78% | 3.29% |
| Return on total capital | 42.46% | 42.55% | 35.95% | 37.77% | 40.94% | 21.30% | 43.81% | 23.46% | 41.59% | 17.64% | 39.00% | 35.43% | 22.94% | 45.01% | 22.00% | 42.54% | 16.30% | 34.81% | 29.19% | 12.19% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 24.20% | 24.54% | 20.68% | 21.21% | 24.12% | 27.36% | 25.10% | 26.29% | 24.01% | 20.71% | 21.62% | 18.89% | 22.38% | 24.82% | 26.35% | 24.90% | 20.82% | 19.32% | 12.63% | 11.01% |
Core & Main Inc's profitability ratios showcase a mostly positive trend over the reported periods.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA): This ratio demonstrates the company's ability to generate profits from its operational assets. There is a consistent improvement in the Operating ROA from 10.29% as of January 30, 2022, to a peak of 17.49% by October 31, 2023. However, the ratio declined to 11.50% by October 31, 2024, and slightly recovered to 12.28% by January 31, 2025.
2. Return on Assets (ROA): ROA reflects the company's efficiency in using its assets to generate earnings. The trend shows fluctuation but generally positive performance. The ROA increased steadily from 3.29% on January 30, 2022, reaching a peak of 9.18% on October 29, 2023. It then gradually declined to 7.00% by January 31, 2025.
3. Return on Total Capital: This ratio indicates the return generated by the total capital employed in the business. The Return on Total Capital exhibited volatility, with peaks and troughs throughout the periods under review. Notably, the highest return of 45.01% was observed on October 31, 2022.
4. Return on Equity (ROE): ROE measures the profitability from the shareholders' perspective. The trend of ROE remained relatively stable and positive, with fluctuations but maintaining levels above 20% for most periods. The ratio ranged from 11.01% on January 30, 2022, to 27.36% on January 28, 2024, before settling at 24.20% by January 31, 2025.
Overall, Core & Main Inc's profitability ratios demonstrate a satisfactory performance over the reported periods, indicating efficient utilization of assets and strong returns for both shareholders and capital providers.