Ferguson is one of the largest building products distributors in North America, primarily focused on serving specialized professionals. It is a leading player in many of its end markets with particular strength in plumbing, water infrastructure, and HVAC products.
Ferguson’s competitive advantage and bolt-on acquisition strategy in the US should drive consistent market share gains, boosting revenue growth in excess of the market average.
Ferguson’s exposure to new construction markets can pressure revenue growth and margins during cyclical downturns.
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FERG
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HD
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Price/Earnings (Normalized) | 21.72 | 17.46 | 21.89 |
Price/Book Value | 7.42 | — | 22.90 |
Price/Sales | 1.42 | 1.38 | 1.91 |
Price/Cash Flow | 18.31 | 11.93 | 16.67 |
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HD
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Quick Ratio | 0.79 | 0.10 | 0.23 |
Current Ratio | 1.78 | 1.09 | 1.04 |
Interest Coverage | — | 6.49 | 8.61 |
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FERG
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LOW
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HD
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Return on Assets (Normalized) | — | 13.43% | 13.90% |
Return on Equity (Normalized) | — | — | 125.51% |
Return on Invested Capital (Normalized) | — | 25.53% | 21.61% |
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