Stock Analysis
Ferguson Enterprises Inc.FERG
P/E 20.46×· 5Y range 10.54–31.11×· 53th percentile of history
Sector: Industrials · Industry: Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies
AnalystsStrong Buy31 analystsP/E 20.5× sits at the 53rd percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 6% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, fairly valued
Strengths
- Quality82
- Financial Health73
Risks
- Growth18
Mixed picture — no clear quality or value edge.
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 7/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Altman Z 4.0 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓ROE 35.3% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Interest coverage 25.4× — debt well covered
What's happening with FERG
Profile
Strong earnings quality and moat; growth lags behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation61/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (53th pct)12/25
- FCF yield (3.5%)12/25
- P/S (1.4x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (16.9x)12/25
- Growth18/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (2.5%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (-4.4%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-1.3%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (13.6%)12/25
- Profitability70/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (19.0%)20/25
- ROE (35.3%)25/25
- Net margin (6.8%)13/25
- Operating margin (9.4%)12/25
- Financial Health73/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (4.02)25/25
- Current ratio (1.73)18/25
- Interest coverage (25.4x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 33%)5/25
- Quality82/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (7/9)22/25
- Beneish M (-2.43)20/25
- FCF conversion (71%)15/25
- Margin stability (σ 0.9%)25/25
- Moat81/100 · Strong
- ROIC >12% years (4/4 yrs)25/25
- Median gross margin (30.6%)13/25
- FCF-positive years (4/4 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 5.9%)18/25
About Ferguson Enterprises Inc.
Ferguson distributes plumbing and HVAC products to North American repair, maintenance, and improvement, new construction, and civil infrastructure markets. Show more
It serves over 1 million customers and sources products from 37,000 suppliers. Ferguson engages customers through approximately 1,700 North American branches, over the phone, online, and in residential showrooms. The firm sold its UK business in 2021 and is now solely focused on the North American market.
Headquarters: NEWPORT NEWS, VA · Employees: 36,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
61BP/E (TTM)20.5xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 10.5x–31.1x · 53rd pct
P/FCF24.3xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield3.5%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 2.2%–7.6% · 49th pct
P/S (TTM)1.39xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.8x–1.7x · 68th pct
EV/EBIT16.9xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 9.1x–21.5x · 67th pct
EV/Sales1.5xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E18.0xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio7.23xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio2.04C
Grade C: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield1.52%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio27.6%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
70B+ROIC19.0%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE35.3%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA13.5%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin6.8%C
Grade C: AverageNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin9.4%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin31.2%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin4.8%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin4.7%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
18ERevenue CAGR2.5%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-4.4%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-1.3%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth13.6%B
Grade B: LowAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)—
Share count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income2.3%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.2%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
73B+Altman Z-Score4.02A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.73xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.74xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage25.4xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment4.1yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT2.1xC
Grade C: MedLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.11xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.06xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
82APiotroski F-Score7/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.43A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion71.1%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability0.9%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue1.2%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover1.77xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Camposano Robert Anthony Jr. Filed | Camposano Robert Anthony Jr. | Option exercise | -856 | |
Camposano Robert Anthony Jr. Filed | Camposano Robert Anthony Jr. | SellOpen market sale | -1580 | |
Camposano Robert Anthony Jr. Filed | Camposano Robert Anthony Jr. | Tax withholding | -993 | |
Camposano Robert Anthony Jr. Filed | Camposano Robert Anthony Jr. | Grant / award | +1.7K | |
Camposano Robert Anthony Jr. Filed | Camposano Robert Anthony Jr. | Option exercise | +856 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stirrup Allison Filed | Stirrup Allison | Option exercise | -48 | |
Stirrup Allison Filed | Stirrup Allison | Option exercise | -377 | |
Stirrup Allison Filed | Stirrup Allison | Tax withholding | -557 |
Option exercise (M) rows report a derivative leg, not an open-market sale — a paired negative entry is the option position being consumed.
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
81AROIC >12% Years4/4 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)30.6%C
Grade C: ModerateMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years4/4 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor5.9%A
Grade A: DurableWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$11.32
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$2.26
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$32.05
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$6.89B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$437.00M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$6.45B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$6.20B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.47xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$44.81B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.13B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (FERG)
FERG is up 1.25% at the last close. Ferguson Enterprises Inc. meets 7 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 4.02 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.43 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~4.1 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Return on equity of 35.3% is well above the market average.
See how FERG ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all FERG moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7 | Regular | 215.01 | -3.73% | -3.16 |
| Oct 7 | After-hours | 215.06 | -3.70% | -3.14 |
Frequently Asked Questions about FERG
What is the current Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (FERG) stock price?
FERG is trading at $231.61 at the last market close, up 1.25% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks FERG pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is FERG stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Ferguson Enterprises Inc.'s financial health at 73/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is FERG stock overvalued?
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of 20.5 and our valuation score rates it 61/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Ferguson Enterprises Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for FERG. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Ferguson Enterprises Inc. operate in?
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. operates in the Industrials sector, within the Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Ferguson Enterprises Inc. do?
Ferguson distributes plumbing and HVAC products to North American repair, maintenance, and improvement, new construction, and civil infrastructure markets.
About Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (FERG) Stock
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (FERG) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies industry. As of the latest update, Ferguson Enterprises Inc. is trading at $231.61, up 1.25% on the day with a market capitalization of $44.8 billion. The financial health score for FERG is 73/100, which indicates good financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for FERG stock.
FERG Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time FERG stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for FERG with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Ferguson Enterprises Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 73/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for FERG.
- Sector peers: Compare FERG against 5 other industrials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is FERG a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (FERG) as an investment. The financial health score of 73/100 suggests good financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (FERG) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.