CNM currently shows a PEG ratio reading of 2.27 as of Oct 2, 2026. Dividing the 17.02 PE ratio by the 7.5% earnings growth rate produces this figure. When compared to the trailing 4-quarter average of 2.67, CNM's PEG ratio reflects a 15% decrease.
A five years lookback reveals an average PEG ratio of 5.39 for Core & Main. Compared to historical data, CNM's 2.27 PEG ratio represents a drop of 58%. The five years high came in the Oct 2024 quarter at 23.47, reflecting peak valuation relative to growth. The bottom was reached in the Jan 2023 quarter at 0.04, suggesting attractive value relative to growth during that period.
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.74 | 23 | 8.4% |
| 2025 | N/A | 26.37 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | N/A | 18.86 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 0.04 | 10.03 | 278.9% |
| 2022 | 2.19 | 41.14 | 18.8% |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | 6.7% |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | 12.5% |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 2.41 | 18.09 | 7.5% |
| May 2026 | 2.25 | 20.68 | 9.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 2.74 | 23 | 8.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 3.26 | 22.79 | 7% |
| Aug 2025 | 3.65 | 27.73 | 7.6% |
| May 2025 | 17.74 | 24.83 | 1.4% |
| Feb 2025 | N/A | 26.37 | -0.5% |
| Oct 2024 | 23.47 | 21.12 | 0.9% |
| Jul 2024 | N/A | 25.49 | -0.9% |
| Apr 2024 | N/A | 26.79 | -0.5% |
| Jan 2024 | N/A | 18.86 | -0.5% |
| Oct 2023 | N/A | 13.88 | -1.4% |
| Jul 2023 | 1.39 | 15.25 | 11% |
| Apr 2023 | 0.12 | 12.12 | 99.1% |
| Jan 2023 | 0.04 | 10.03 | 278.9% |
Measured against past performance, CNM's PEG ratio is lower than the 3 and 5-year averages.
With a PEG of 2.27, CNM stands higher than the Industrials sector and the industry average. Looking at the Industrials sector average of 0.99, Core & Main's PEG is 129% higher.
Relative to its peers, CNM's PEG ratio is lower than RBA's yet above MSM's.
CNM has a PEG ratio of 2.27, per Oct 2, 2026 data.
Across the past 3 years, CNM's PEG ratio has averaged at 7.93.
Across the past 5 years, CNM's PEG ratio has averaged at 5.39.
The Oct 2024 quarter marked the five years high at 23.47 for CNM's PEG ratio.
Compared to the 5-year average, CNM's PEG ratio stands 58% lower.
When a company's earnings growth lags its valuation, the PEG ratio tends to be elevated - as seen with CNM's 2.27 reading.
The PEG ratio derives from taking PE and dividing by the rate at which earnings are growing (YoY TTM). As of Oct 2, 2026, Core & Main has a PE ratio of 17.02. Earnings grew at 7.5% over the TTM period ending Aug 2026. Applying the formula, this gives a PEG ratio of 2.27. PEG RATIO(2.27) = PE RATIO(17.02) / EPS GROWTH(7.5%)
All PEG ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.