Is FERG a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 53.3/100. It is ranked #1,107 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 54/100, Momentum 59/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for FERG?

Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 53.3 ranks it #1,107 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is FERG in?

Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ operates in the Consumer Staples sector (Wholesale industry) with a market cap of $47.98 billion. It is classified as a large-cap stock.

Does FERG pay a dividend?

Yes, FERG pays a dividend with a current yield of 1.34%. The Consumer Staples sector average yield is 0.38%. For every $1,000 invested, you would receive approximately $13.40 in annual dividend income.

What is FERG's P/E ratio?

FERG has a trailing P/E ratio of 29.44x. The Consumer Staples sector average is 33.1x. This P/E is in a moderate range relative to the broader market.

How profitable is FERG?

FERG's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 30.5%. ROE: 28.1% vs sector average 7.7%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is FERG valued compared to peers?

FERG's value factor score is 54/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 29.4x, EV/EBITDA 19.4x. Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is FERG's debt level?

FERG's debt-to-equity ratio is 68%. Sector average: 72%. Moderate leverage is normal for established companies.

FERG has a beta of 1.07, meaning it tracks the market. Stability score: 69/100.

Does FERG have high short interest?

FERG's short interest factor score is 46/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

FERG Stock Analysis: Hold (Score 53.3/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
FERG	+1.15%	+9.16%	+12.59%	+15.26%	+58.65%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLP	-1.29%	+0.59%	-3.91%	+6.04%	+3.81%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	+1.22%	+5.56%	+12.26%	+15.62%	+29.12%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	+2.45%	+8.58%	+16.50%	+9.23%	+54.84%	-	-	-

Metric	FERG	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	29.4x	-11%
EV/EBITDA	19.4x	+180%
Price / Book	8.3x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
ITRN Ituran Location & Control Ltd.	60	48	82	70	19.8x	122.1%	47.8%	16.8%	-	0.0x	$1.0B	VS
SENEA Seneca Foods Corp	55	49	59	69	10.5x	14.4%	14.3%	6.7%	70.9%	39.0x	$1.1B	VS
JBSS SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC	54	50	57	61	13.0x	20.2%	19.3%	6.3%	14.0%	11.0x	$965M	VS
FERG Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/	53	50	54	59	29.4x	28.1%	30.5%	5.6%	22.4%	68.0x	$48.0B
ARW ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.	53	50	73	63	16.6x	7.2%	11.2%	1.6%	11.9%	337.0x	$7.5B	VS
SFD SMITHFIELD FOODS INC	53	50	72	57	14.2x	11.9%	19.9%	7.5%	7.3%	29.0x	$11.3B	VS
BG Bunge Global SA	53	50	54	69	24.9x	5.7%	5.4%	1.8%	67.3%	59.0x	$24.8B	VS
DAR DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.	53	50	55	71	141.7x	1.5%	24.1%	1.2%	13.3%	114.0x	$9.9B	VS
ADM Archer-Daniels-Midland Co	52	50	52	64	54.3x	2.8%	6.4%	0.8%	-8.4%	33.0x	$34.9B	VS
CTVA Corteva, Inc.	52	49	51	60	49.8x	4.7%	42.9%	0.2%	-57.2%	76.0x	$56.3B	VS
MO ALTRIA GROUP, INC.	51	50	67	51	13.7x	-	62.1%	33.8%	-2.2%	-990.0x	$109.5B	VS

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022
Gross Margin %	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Operating Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
EBITDA Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Net Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
FCF Margin %	1.0%	-	5.1%	-	-
ROE %	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	0.4%
ROA %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
ROIC %	0.2%	20.6%	23.4%	23.8%	25.8%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022
	$30.0B	$30.8B	$29.6B	$29.7B	$28.6B
	—	$21.3B	—	$20.7B	$19.8B
	$9.1B	$9.4B	$9.1B	$9.0B	$8.8B
Gross Margin	30.5%	30.7%	30.6%	30.3%	30.6%
	—	$6.4B	—	$5.9B	$5.6B
Depreciation	—	$373M	$335M	$321M	$301M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$6.8B	—	$6.4B	$5.9B
	$2.4B	$2.6B	$2.7B	$2.7B	$2.8B
EBIT	$2.4B	$2.6B	$2.7B	$2.7B	$2.8B
EBITDA	$2.8B	$3.0B	$3.0B	$3.0B	$3.1B
Operating Margin	8.0%	8.5%	8.9%	8.9%	9.9%
EBITDA Margin	9.2%	9.7%	10.0%	10.0%	10.9%
	—	—	$179M	—	$111M
	—	$2.4B	—	$2.5B	$2.7B
Income Tax Expense	—	$567M	$729M	$575M	$609M
	$1.7B	$1.9B	$1.7B	$1.9B	$2.1B
Net Margin	5.6%	6.0%	5.9%	6.3%	7.3%
	$2.91	$9.33	$8.55	$9.15	$9.75
Diluted EPS	$2.91	$9.32	$8.55	$9.12	$9.69
Weighted Avg Basic	—	199M	—	206M	218M
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	199M	—	207M	219M

Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ Do?

Ferguson Enterprises Inc. distributes plumbing and heating products in North America. The company provides expertise, solutions, and products, including infrastructure, plumbing, appliances, fire, and fabrication, as well as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) to residential and non-residential customers. It also supplies specialist water and wastewater treatment products to residential, commercial, and infrastructure contractors, as well as supplies pipe, valves, and fittings solutions to industrial customers. In addition, it offers customized solutions, such as virtual design, fabrication, valve actuation, pre-assembly, kitting, installation, and project management services, as well as after-sales support that comprises warranty, credit, project-based billing, returns and maintenance, and repair and operations support. The company sells its products through a network of distribution centers, branches, counter service and specialist sales associates, showroom consultants, and e-commerce channels. Ferguson Enterprises Inc. was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Newport News, Virginia. Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) is classified as a large-cap stock in the Consumer Staples sector, specifically within the Wholesale industry. The company is led by CEO Kevin M. Murphy and employs approximately 35,000 people, headquartered in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia. With a market capitalization of $48.0B, FERG is one of the prominent companies in the Consumer Staples sector.

Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 53.3/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.FERG ranks #1,107 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Consumer Staples sector, Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ ranks #37 of 180 stocks, placing it in the top quartile of its Consumer Staples peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

FERG Stock Price and 52-Week Range

Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) currently trades at $256.61. The stock gained $2.93 (1.2%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for FERG is $271.64, which means the stock is currently trading -5.5% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $146.00, putting the stock 75.8% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 1.1M shares, reflecting moderate market activity.

Is FERG Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) carries a value factor score of 54/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 29.44x, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 33.11x — a discount of 11%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 8.26x, versus the sector average of 1.74x. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.67x, compared to 0.35x for the average Consumer Staples stock. On an enterprise value basis, FERG trades at 19.40x EV/EBITDA, versus 6.93x for the sector.

Overall, FERG's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 28.1%, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 7.7%, which demonstrates strong shareholder value creation. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 9.6% versus the sector average of 3.1%.

On a margin basis, Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ reports gross margins of 30.5%, compared to 26.2% for the sector. The operating margin is 8.0% (sector: 2.9%). Net profit margin stands at 5.6%, versus 1.6% for the average Consumer Staples stock. Revenue growth is running at 22.4% on a trailing basis, compared to 3.1% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

FERG Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ has a debt-to-equity ratio of 68.0%, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 72.0%. Leverage is within a manageable range for the industry, though investors should monitor debt trends over time. Total debt on the balance sheet is $4.12B. Cash and equivalents stand at $526M.

FERG has a beta of 1.07, meaning it is roughly in line with the broader market in terms of price volatility. The stability factor score for Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ is 69/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ reported revenue of $29.97B and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.91. Net income for the quarter was $1.70B. Gross margin was 30.5%. Operating income came in at $2.41B.

In Q1 2025, Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ reported revenue of $8.17B and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.91. Net income for the quarter was $570M. Gross margin was 30.7%. Operating income came in at $771M.

In FY 2025, Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ reported revenue of $30.76B and earnings per share (EPS) of $9.33. Net income for the quarter was $1.86B. Gross margin was 30.7%. Revenue grew 3.8% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $2.61B.

In Q3 2025, Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ reported revenue of $7.62B and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.07. Net income for the quarter was $410M. Gross margin was 30.9%. Revenue grew 4.3% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $606M.

Over the past 8 quarters, Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $6.67B to $29.97B. Investors analyzing FERG stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

FERG Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) currently pays a dividend yield of 1.3%. At this yield, a $10,000 investment in FERG stock would generate approximately $$134.00 in annual dividend income. This compares to the Consumer Staples sector average dividend yield of 0.4%, meaning FERG offers above-average income for its sector. The net margin of 5.6% provides reasonable coverage for the dividend, though investors should monitor payout sustainability.

FERG Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) has a momentum factor score of 59/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 40/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 46/100 reflects moderate short selling activity.

FERG vs Competitors — Consumer Staples Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Consumer Staples sector, Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) ranks #37 out of 180 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places FERG in the top quartile of all Consumer Staples stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include Ituran Location & Control Ltd. (ITRN) with a score of 60.3/100, DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. (DAR) with a score of 52.9/100, Bunge Global SA (BG) with a score of 53.0/100, SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC (JBSS) with a score of 54.1/100, and Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM) with a score of 52.2/100.

Comparing FERG against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full FERG vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

FERG Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy FERG? — Investment Thesis Summary

Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. Low volatility (stability score 69/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ (FERG) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 53.3/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on FERG stock.

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