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Ferguson PLC
LSE:FERG

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Price: 13 970 GBX Market Closed
Market Cap: 28.1B GBX
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Operating Margin
Ferguson PLC

8.7%
Current
9%
Average
4.3%
Industry

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin
8.7%
=
Operating Profit
2.6B
/
Revenue
29.7B

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country UK
Market Cap 35.7B USD
Operating Margin
9%
Country JP
Market Cap 10.7T JPY
Operating Margin
5%
Country JP
Market Cap 9.9T JPY
Operating Margin
2%
Country JP
Market Cap 9.2T JPY
Operating Margin
4%
Country US
Market Cap 53.2B USD
Operating Margin
15%
Country US
Market Cap 51.1B EUR
Operating Margin
15%
Country US
Market Cap 47.5B USD
Operating Margin
27%
Country US
Market Cap 42.9B USD
Operating Margin
20%
Country IN
Market Cap 2.7T INR
Operating Margin
11%
Country UK
Market Cap 22B GBP
Operating Margin
30%
Country JP
Market Cap 4T JPY
Operating Margin
5%
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Ferguson PLC
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Market Cap
28B GBX
Industry
Trading Companies & Distributors

Ferguson PLC, a titan in the realm of plumbing and heating products, has carved its niche as a pivotal player in the distribution industry, particularly within North America. With roots going back to its founding in 1887, initially under the name Wolseley, the company has undergone significant transformations, strategically shifting its focus from being a diverse group of businesses to honing in on its core strength: the distribution of plumbing supplies, building materials, and related products. Today, Ferguson operates through a vast network of branches, serving a diverse clientele ranging from large contractors and builders to residential owners and facilities maintenance managers. This diversification in its customer base enables Ferguson to leverage scale, ensuring its branches carry an extensive product portfolio, thus meeting the varying needs within its markets. The company’s revenue generation hinges significantly on its adeptness in supply chain management and customer service excellence. Ferguson emphasizes maintaining strong relationships with leading suppliers and manufacturers, ensuring their vast inventory aligns with the latest market trends and technological advancements. In this way, Ferguson not only provides essential products, like pipes, valves, and fittings, but also integrates value-added services such as advisory on product selection and logistics support. These services streamline operations for Ferguson’s clients, fostering loyalty and establishing the company as a reliable partner in construction and renovation cycles. This customer-centric approach, combined with their strategic acquisition of smaller distributors to bolster regional presence, enkindles continued growth, fortifying Ferguson's position as an indispensable hub in the global supply chain landscape.

FERG Intrinsic Value
13 854.42 GBX
Overvaluation 1%
Intrinsic Value
Price
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What is Operating Margin?

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin
8.7%
=
Operating Profit
2.6B
/
Revenue
29.7B
What is the Operating Margin of Ferguson PLC?

Based on Ferguson PLC's most recent financial statements, the company has Operating Margin of 8.7%.