Ferguson (LON:FERG) Reaches New 1-Year High - Still a Buy?

Key Points

• Ferguson plc reached a new 52-week high of £182.10 ($242.57) during Wednesday's trading, with the stock last trading at £182 ($242.44).
• The company has a market cap of £36.40 billion and a PE ratio of 1,946.35, indicating a very high valuation compared to earnings.
• Ferguson distributes plumbing and heating products primarily in the United States and Canada, serving various sectors including residential, commercial, and industrial markets.

Ferguson plc (LON:FERG - ) reached a new 52-week high during trading on Wednesday . The stock traded as high as £182.10 ($242.57) and last traded at £182 ($242.44), with a volume of 1271 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at £178.50 ($237.78).

Ferguson Price Performance

The company has a market cap of £36.40 billion, a PE ratio of 1,946.35, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.57 and a beta of 1.21. The business's 50 day moving average price is £170.20 and its 200-day moving average price is £153.37. The company has a quick ratio of 0.83, a current ratio of 1.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 82.79.

Ferguson Company Profile

Ferguson plc distributes plumbing and heating products in the United States and Canada. It offers plumbing and heating solutions to customers in the residential, commercial, civil/infrastructure, and industrial end markets. The company also provides expertise, solutions, and products, including infrastructure, plumbing, appliances, fire, fabrication, and others, as well as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning products under the Ferguson brand name.

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