Valuation check: CNM's profit margin is 7.98%, above the Real Estate sector average of 6.29%.
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Trailing 12 months ending Oct 2026
Core & Main's profit margin stands at 7.98% as of October 2026. That compares with 5.6% in the prior-year period — up 42.5% year over year. That is above the Real Estate sector average of 6.29%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
Core & Main reported 7.98% in profit margin versus 5.6% a year earlier — a 42.5% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
Core & Main sits higher the Real Estate benchmark (6.29%) with a profit margin of 7.98%. That is roughly 26.9% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A profit margin of 7.98% for Core & Main means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.
The history chart shows how Core & Main's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places CNM next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.