DXP Enterprises [DXPE] vs Core & Main [CNM] Detailed Stock Comparison

DXP Enterprises Inc.

NASDAQ
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Core & Main Inc.

NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: DXP Enterprises Inc. wins in 9 metrics, Core & Main Inc. wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. Core & Main Inc. appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

Metric DXP Enterprises Inc. Core & Main Inc. Better
P/E Ratio (TTM) 29.84 21.19 Core & Main Inc.
Price-to-Book Ratio 5.00 4.63 Core & Main Inc.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 185.48 118.47 Core & Main Inc.
PEG Ratio 4.06 2.40 Core & Main Inc.
EV/EBITDA 14.31 12.60 Core & Main Inc.
Profit Margin (TTM) 4.40% 5.77% Core & Main Inc.
Operating Margin (TTM) 9.00% 7.46% DXP Enterprises Inc.
EBITDA Margin (TTM) 9.00% 7.46% DXP Enterprises Inc.
Return on Equity 19.25% 24.01% Core & Main Inc.
Return on Assets (TTM) 7.36% 7.55% Core & Main Inc.
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $53.98M $604.00M Core & Main Inc.
1-Year Return 75.45% -9.78% DXP Enterprises Inc.
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) 1.25 1.25 DXP Enterprises Inc.
Enterprise Value $3.11B $11.51B Core & Main Inc.
EV/Revenue Ratio 1.54 1.51 Core & Main Inc.
Gross Profit Margin (TTM) 31.59% 27.07% DXP Enterprises Inc.
Revenue per Share (TTM) $129 $40 DXP Enterprises Inc.
Earnings per Share (Diluted) $5.38 $2.31 DXP Enterprises Inc.
Beta (Stock Volatility) 0.97 1.00 DXP Enterprises Inc.
Short % of Float 3.16% 4.83% DXP Enterprises Inc.

DXP Enterprises Inc. vs Core & Main Inc. Stock Performance Analysis

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DXPE
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Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock1D1W1M3M6MYTD
DXP Enterprises Inc.1.24%3.82%-10.93%6.67%58.89%42.34%
Core & Main Inc.3.25%3.49%4.17%-7.66%3.06%-5.49%

Long-term Returns

Stock1Y3Y5Y10Y15Y20Y
DXP Enterprises Inc.75.45%329.81%357.89%971.34%494.02%542.14%
Core & Main Inc.-9.78%81.14%108.65%108.65%108.65%108.65%

Performance & Financial Health Analysis: DXP Enterprises Inc. vs Core & Main Inc.

MetricDXPECNM
Market Information
Market Cap i$2.63B$9.57B
Market Cap CategoryMid capMid cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i191,5392,936,516
90 Day Avg. Volume i177,8362,927,339
Last Close$155.23$52.12
52 Week Range$75.58 - $183.91$43.96 - $67.18
% from 52W High-15.59%-22.42%
All-Time High$183.76 (May 06, 2026)$67.18 (Sep 05, 2025)
% from All-Time High-15.53%-22.42%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth0.12%-0.07%
Quarterly Earnings Growth0.07%0.09%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i0.04%0.06%
Operating Margin (TTM) i0.09%0.07%
Return on Equity (TTM) i0.19%0.24%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i185.48118.47
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$32.13$10.58
Cash per Share (MRQ)$19.57$1.22
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$94.26M$650.00M
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$9.23M$464.25M
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield iN/AN/A
Last 12-Month Dividend iN/AN/A

Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: DXP Enterprises Inc. vs Core & Main Inc.

MetricDXPE (Apr 24, 2026)CNM (Apr 24, 2026)
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i29.8421.19
Forward P/E i22.1416.40
PEG Ratio i4.062.40
Price to Sales (TTM) i1.251.25
Price to Book (MRQ) i5.004.63
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$2.63B$9.57B
Enterprise Value i$3.11B$11.51B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i1.541.51
Enterprise to EBITDA i14.3112.60
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i0.971.00
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$32.13$10.58

Financial Statements Comparison: DXP Enterprises Inc. vs Core & Main Inc.

Financial Metrics

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Revenue

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Long Term Debt

Income Flow Analysis

Financial Statements Comparison

Income Statement

MetricDXPE (2025)CNM (2026)
Revenue/Sales i2.02B7.65B
Cost of Goods Sold i1.38B5.59B
COGS % of Revenue i68.5%73.1%
Gross Profit i635.93M2.06B
Gross Margin i31.5%26.9%
Research & Development iN/AN/A
Operating Income (EBIT) i176.87M722.00M
Operating Margin i8.8%9.4%
EBITDA i220.01M919.00M
EBITDA Margin i10.9%12.0%
Pre-Tax Income i119.22M607.00M
Pre-Tax Income % of Revenue i5.9%7.9%
Income Tax i30.55M145.00M
Income Tax % of Revenue i1.5%1.9%
Net Income (Profit) i88.68M462.00M
Profit Margin i4.4%6.0%

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics

MetricDXPE (2025)CNM (2026)
Cash & Equivalents i303.78M220.00M
Total Current Assets i910.32M2.30B
Total Current Assets % of Revenue i45.1%30.1%
Total Current Liabilities i272.48M874.00M
Total Current Liabilities % of Revenue i13.5%11.4%
Long-Term Debt i875.99M2.34B
Long-Term Debt % of Revenue i43.4%30.6%
Total Shareholders Equity i498.44M2.07B
Retained Earnings i478.26M755.00M
Retained Earnings % of Revenue i23.7%9.9%
Property, Plant & Equipment i109.29M287.00M

Cash Flow Statement Comparison

MetricDXPE (2025)CNM (2026)
Operating Cash Flow i82.39M602.00M
Operating Cash Flow % of Revenue i4.1%7.9%
Capital Expenditures i-37.57MN/A
Free Cash Flow i53.98M604.00M
FCF Margin i2.7%7.9%
Debt Repayment i-656.69M-267.00M
Common Stock Repurchase i-17.11MN/A

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricDXPECNM
Shares Short i318,3128.11M
Short Ratio i2.133.02
Short % of Float i3.16%4.83%
Shares Outstanding i15.51M188.77M
Float Shares i12.69M187.68M
% Held by Insiders i18.03%0.59%
% Held by Institutions i77.83%114.29%
% Held by Public i4.14%-14.88%

Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: DXP Enterprises Inc. vs Core & Main Inc.

MetricDXPECNM
Last 12-Month Dividend iN/AN/A
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield iN/AN/A
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend iN/AN/A
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield iN/AN/A
3-Year Total Dividends iN/AN/A
Ex-Dividend DateN/AN/A