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Core & Main Profit Margin

Valuation check: CNM's profit margin is 5.87%, below the Real Estate sector average of 14.6%.

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Quarterly Profit Margin

5.65%
8.06% YoY

As of Apr 2026

Annual Profit Margin (TTM)

5.87%
7.44% YoY

Trailing 12 months ending Apr 2026

Average Profit Margin (Comparison Companies)

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Profit Margin History

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Profit Margin Comparison

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Annual Profit Margin Growth Rate (%)

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Core & Main (CNM) FAQ

Core & Main (CNM) currently reports a profit margin of 5.87% as of April 2026. That compares with 5.47% in the prior-year period — up 7.4% year over year. That is below the Real Estate sector average of 14.6%. Use the charts on this page to explore Core & Main's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Core & Main's profit margin increased from 5.47% to 5.87% — a 7.4% year-over-year increase (period ending April 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Core & Main's profit margin of 5.87% is lower than the Real Estate sector average of 14.6%. That is roughly 59.8% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Core & Main's current 5.87% should be judged against Real Estate norms (sector average: 14.6%) and against CNM's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 5.87%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Real Estate average is 14.6%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Core & Main, and consider following CNM for alerts when major investors trade the stock.