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FERG
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE

Ferguson Plc(FERG) Stock Analysis | Industrials

GBX --+0.00%
Reward49Moderate
Risk37Moderate
75%Data
2.4% dividend yield
Balanced
Market Cap:33.65Bn
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Reward Rating
49
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Bottom 50% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
37
Moderate
Risk Assessment

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New listing — limited trading history
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 21183p.

What is Ferguson Plc?

distributes essential water and air solutions to specialized professional in the United States and Canada.

FERG · Verdict

Moderate reward · moderate risk

FERG stands out on cash flow and balance sheet, but watch the profitability signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

FERG · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Cash flow76/100

    5% free-cash-flow margin

  • Balance sheet69/100

    Interest covered 14.1×

Watchouts 1

  • Profitability37/100

    6% net margin · 33% ROE

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Ferguson Plc?

distributes essential water and air solutions to specialized professional in the United States and Canada. The company provides various products and services, including plumbing; pipe, valves, and fittings; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; appliances; lighting; and water and wastewater solutions to residential and non-residential customers. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Industrials sector, with a market capitalisation of 33.65B, and a P/E ratio of 22.5x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
Valuation
Discount reflects uncertainty around future performance.

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Reward: Moderate (49)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with growth and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Company Information
SectorIndustrials
IndustryIndustrial Distribution
Market Cap33.65B
P/E Ratio22.5325
Dividend Yield2.41%
Beta1.118
Insider Activity
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