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CNM vs MATX

Core & Main vs Matson, Inc. — AI-powered side-by-side comparison
CNM
Core & Main
68
Buy
VS
MATX
Matson, Inc.
72
Buy
MetricCNMMATX
AI Score 68 72
Price $45.97 $217.75
P/E Ratio 19.39× 14.20×
ROE 22.1% 16.1%
Revenue Growth YoY
Gross Margin 27.1% 23.0%
Debt / Equity 1.20× 0.26×
Dividend Yield 0.0% 0.7%
RSI (14) 56.7 61.4
Beta 0.917 1.276
Expected Upside +16.6% +7.5%

AI Committee View

Current Innellis committee reasoning for CNM versus MATX.
MATX leads by 4 points.

MATX scores 72/100 (Buy) versus CNM at 68/100 (Buy).

CNM Committee View
83% agreement
6 analysts

The primary driver is vix regime is low -- calm backdrop supports risk-taking. The main limiting factor is price-to-book of 5.3x prices in significant intangible value. The committee is constructive but not yet at full conviction.

Bull Case
  • ROE of 22.7% shows genuine earnings power backing the valuation — Value
  • 4 consecutive earnings beats -- consistent execution — Growth
  • Quarter-over-quarter growth rate is ACCELERATING, not just positive — Growth
Bear Case
  • Price-to-book of 5.3x prices in significant intangible value — Value
MATX Committee View
75% agreement
4 analysts

The primary driver is 4 consecutive earnings beats -- consistent execution. Most analysts agree, and no major concerns are blocking a stronger rating.

Bull Case
  • 4 consecutive earnings beats -- consistent execution — Growth
  • Quarter-over-quarter growth rate is ACCELERATING, not just positive — Growth
  • Price structure making higher highs and higher lows — Technical
Bear Case
  • Risk/reward is unfavorable: 24.4% downside vs 7.5% upside.
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