Free cash flow is one of the most reliable indicators of financial durability. These businesses not only generate cash but reinvest intelligently to sustain momentum.

Identifying the most effective companies isn’t easy, and that’s why we started StockStory. That said, here are three cash-producing companies that excel at turning cash into shareholder value.

Core & Main (CNM)

Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow Margin: 7.4%

Formerly a division of industrial distributor HD Supply, Core & Main (NYSE: CNM) is a provider of water, wastewater, and fire protection products and services.

Why Could CNM Be a Winner?

1. Impressive 17% annual revenue growth over the last five years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
2. Share repurchases have amplified shareholder returns as its annual earnings per share growth of 19.1% exceeded its revenue gains over the last two years
3. Free cash flow margin expanded by 8 percentage points over the last five years, providing additional flexibility for investments and share buybacks/dividends

Core & Main is trading at $55.09 per share, or 21.3x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

Quanta (PWR)

Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow Margin: 4.8%

A construction engineering services company, Quanta (NYSE: PWR) provides infrastructure solutions to a variety of sectors, including energy and communications.

Why Is PWR a Good Business?

1. Sales pipeline is in good shape as its backlog averaged 16.7% growth over the past two years
2. Projected revenue growth of 12.8% for the next 12 months suggests its momentum from the last two years will persist
3. Earnings growth has massively outpaced its peers over the last two years as its EPS has compounded at 24.3% annually

Quanta’s stock price of $413.05 implies a valuation ratio of 36.5x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.

Corpay (CPAY)

Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow Margin: 26.5%

Formerly known as FLEETCOR until its 2024 rebrand, Corpay (NYSE: CPAY) provides specialized payment solutions for businesses to manage vehicle expenses, corporate payments, and lodging costs with enhanced control and reporting capabilities.

Why Are We Fans of CPAY?

1. Solid 11.8% annual revenue growth over the last five years indicates its offering’s solve complex business issues
2. Share buybacks lifted its annual earnings per share growth to 13%, which outperformed its revenue gains over the last five years
3. Industry-leading 31.1% return on equity demonstrates management’s skill in finding high-return investments

At $332.27 per share, Corpay trades at 13.4x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

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