Is Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from January 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 25.5% / 30% | 0.1% / 30% | 10.8% / 30% | 0.0% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 25.5% / 33% | 0.1% / 33% | 10.8% / 33% | 0.0% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 42.7% / 33% | 0.1% / 33% | 18.2% / 33% | 0.0% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 25.5% / 33% | 0.1% / 33% | 10.8% / 33% | 0.0% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 42.7% / 33% | 0.1% / 33% | 18.2% / 50% | 0.0% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 26.9% | |
| Operating Margin | 7.5% | |
| Net Margin | 5.8% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 24.0% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 7.5% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $621M |
| Free Cash Flow | $586M |
| Total Debt | $2.5B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 118.5 |
| Current Ratio | 2.6 |
| Total Assets | $5.9B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $49.62 |
| 50-Day MA | $53.77 |
| 200-Day MA | $55.49 |
| Avg Volume | 2.1M |
| Beta | 1.0 |
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52-Week Range
$43.17
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About Core & Main, Inc. (CNM)
Core & Main, Inc. engages in the distribution of water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products and related services in the United States. The company's products portfolio include pipes, valves, hydrants, fittings, and other products and services used for service, repair and replacement of underground water infrastructure; storm drainage products, such as corrugated HDPE and metal piping systems, retention basins, inline drains, manholes, grates, geosynthetics, erosion control, and other related products; fire protection products, including fire protection pipes, valves, fittings, sprinkler heads and other accessories, as well as fabrication and kitting services; smart meter products; and smart metering solutions which include meter accessories, meter installation, network infrastructure and software installation, training, and long-term services, as well as engineered treatment plant products. Its specialty products and services are used in the maintenance, repair, replacement, and construction of water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection infrastructure. The company serves municipalities, private water companies, and professional contractors in the municipal, non-residential, and residential end markets. Core & Main, Inc. was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Core & Main, Inc. is Halal. The company passes all financial ratio thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is Core & Main, Inc.'s debt ratio?
Core & Main, Inc.'s debt ratio is 25.5% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 42.7%.
What are Core & Main, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
Core & Main, Inc. has a market capitalization of $9.4B, trailing P/E ratio of 20.8, and revenue of $7.4B. The company maintains a gross margin of 26.9% and a net margin of 5.8%. Return on equity stands at 24.0%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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