Core & Main CNM Return on invested capital

Return on invested capital at other companies

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19.1%—

Advanced Drainage SystemsWMS

17.4%-3.8pp

XylemXYL

8.4%+1.1pp

Watts Water Technologies, Inc.WTS

21%+2.1pp

Mueller Water ProductsMWA

19.5%+6.6pp

Zurn Elkay Water SolutionsZWS

15%+4.9pp

FAQ

What is Core & Main's return on invested capital?

Core & Main (CNM) reported return on invested capital of 12.9% in Q1 2026.

How has Core & Main's return on invested capital changed year-over-year?

Core & Main's return on invested capital increased by 0.6% year-over-year, from 12.8% to 12.9%.

What is the long-term trend for Core & Main's return on invested capital?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Core & Main's return on invested capital has grown at a 2.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 12% to 13.1%.

What does return on invested capital mean?

Net operating profit after tax (operating income taxed at the effective rate) divided by average invested capital (debt plus equity minus cash). Measures the after-tax return on all capital put to work in the business, independent of capital structure.