A Business at a Glance
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Ferguson is the largest value-added distributor serving the water and air specialized professional in our $340 billion residential and non-residential North American construction market. We help make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful and sustainable by providing expertise and a wide range of products and services from plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (“HVAC”), appliances, and lighting to pipes, valves and fittings (“PVF”), water and wastewater solutions and more. We sell through a common network of distribution centers, branches, counter service and expert sales associates, showroom consultants and e-commerce channels. The Company has a long history and maintained businesses throughout Europe, Canada and the United States in the 1900s. In the early 2000s, the Company’s focus shifted to attractive North American markets. As a result, the operating businesses across Europe were disposed of through various transactions.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 31.9B | 30.8B | 29.6B | 29.7B |
| Net Income | 2.1B | 1.9B | 1.7B | 1.9B |
| EPS | $10.56 | $9.32 | $8.53 | $9.12 |
| Free Cash Flow | 2.0B | 1.6B | 1.5B | 2.3B |
| ROIC | 23.3% | 20.6% | 18.4% | 22.3% |
| Gross Margin | 31.1% | 30.7% | 30.5% | 30.4% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | 1.09 | 1.01 | 1.05 |
| Dividends/Share | $3.38 | $3.28 | $3.12 | $3.43 |
| Operating Income | 2.9B | 2.6B | 2.7B | 2.7B |
| Operating Margin | 9.1% | 8.5% | 8.9% | 8.9% |
| ROE | 34.5% | 32.4% | 30.9% | 37.5% |
| Shares Outstanding | 196M | 199M | 203M | 207M |
| Metric | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Statement | ||||
| Revenue | 29.7B | 29.6B | 30.8B | 31.9B |
| Gross Margin | 30.4% | 30.5% | 30.7% | 31.1% |
| R&D | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SG&A | 5.9B | 6.0B | 6.4B | 6.4B |
| EBIT | 2.7B | 2.7B | 2.6B | 2.9B |
| Op. Margin | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| Net Income | 1.9B | 1.7B | 1.9B | 2.1B |
| Net Margin | 6.4% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| Non-Recurring | 125M | 56M | 160M | 160M |
| Returns on Capital | ||||
| ROIC | 22.3% | 18.4% | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| ROE | 37.5% | 30.9% | 32.4% | 34.5% |
| ROA | 11.8% | 10.5% | 10.8% | 11.8% |
| Cash Flow | ||||
| Op. Cash Flow | 2.7B | 1.9B | 1.9B | 2.3B |
| Free Cash Flow | 2.3B | 1.5B | 1.6B | 2.0B |
| Owner Earnings | 2.4B | 1.5B | 1.5B | 1.9B |
| CapEx | 441M | 372M | 305M | 342M |
| Maint. CapEx | 321M | 335M | 373M | 373M |
| Growth CapEx | 120M | 37M | 0 | 0 |
| D&A | 321M | 335M | 373M | 373M |
| CapEx/OCF | 16.2% | 19.9% | 16.0% | 14.6% |
| Capital Allocation | ||||
| Dividends Paid | 711M | 784M | 489M | 661M |
| Dividend Yield | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Share Buybacks | 908M | 634M | 948M | 948M |
| Buyback Yield | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Stock-Based Comp | 51M | 49M | 28M | 28M |
| Debt Repayment | 2.9B | 2.1B | 4.4B | 4.4B |
| Balance Sheet | ||||
| Net Debt | 4.1B | 4.5B | 5.0B | 3.6B |
| Cash & Equiv. | 601M | 571M | 674M | 526M |
| Long-Term Debt | 3.7B | 3.8B | 3.8B | 3.8B |
| Debt/Equity | 1.05 | 1.01 | 1.09 | 0.68 |
| Interest Coverage | 14.5 | 14.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 |
| Equity | 5.0B | 5.6B | 5.8B | 6.1B |
| Total Assets | 16.0B | 16.6B | 17.7B | 17.7B |
| Total Liabilities | 11.0B | 11.0B | 11.9B | 11.6B |
| Intangibles | 783M | 753M | 726M | 726M |
| Retained Earnings | 8.6B | 9.6B | 6.8B | 6.8B |
| Working Capital | 3.6B | 4.2B | 4.1B | 4.1B |
| Current Assets | 9.1B | 9.4B | 10.1B | 10.1B |
| Current Liabilities | 5.4B | 5.2B | 6.0B | 6.0B |
| Per Share Data | ||||
| EPS | 9.12 | 8.53 | 9.32 | 10.56 |
| Owner EPS | 11.35 | 7.32 | 7.57 | 9.89 |
| Book Value | 24.32 | 27.61 | 29.29 | 30.97 |
| Cash Flow/Share | 13.15 | 9.21 | 9.58 | 12.60 |
| Dividends/Share | 3.43 | 3.12 | 3.28 | 3.38 |
| Shares Out. | 207.1M | 203.4M | 199.1M | 195.5M |
| Valuation | ||||
| P/E Ratio | 16.9 | 25.0 | 24.1 | 24.5 |
| P/FCF | 14.0 | 28.9 | 27.9 | 25.4 |
| EV/EBIT | 13.2 | 17.5 | 18.4 | 18.6 |
| Price/Book | 6.3 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 8.4 |
| Price/Sales | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| FCF Yield | 7.1% | 3.5% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| Market Cap | 32.0B | 43.3B | 44.8B | 50.6B |
| Avg. Price | 124.74 | 181.01 | 188.22 | 258.86 |
| Year-End Price | 154.33 | 213.07 | 224.73 | 258.86 |
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ passes 5 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ trades at 26.2x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 24.1x, suggesting it is currently Fair relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 30.7x vs a median of 27.9x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 20.4% with a gross margin of 30.5%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 3.2%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is -6.1%.
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) has a current P/E ratio of 26.2, compared to its historical median P/E of 24.1. The stock is currently considered Fair based on its historical valuation range.
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 20.4%. This indicates strong capital allocation and a potential competitive advantage.
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) has a market capitalization of $50.6B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 1.31%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 1.87%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) appears fair. The current P/E of 26.2 is 9% above its historical median of 24.1. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is -0.2%.
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) operates in the Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies industry, within the Consumer Cyclical sector.
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) reported annual revenue of $30.8 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) has a net profit margin of 6.0%. This is a modest margin.
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) generated $1.6 billion in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09. This indicates moderate leverage.
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $9.32 in its most recent fiscal year.
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) has a return on equity (ROE) of 32.4%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) has a 5-year average gross margin of 30.5%. This indicates decent pricing power.
The Ledger Terminal provides 3 years of financial data for Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) has a book value per share of $29.29, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.
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