FERG vs HD
FERG: Ferguson is a premier distributor of essential plumbing, HVAC, and waterworks infrastructure supplies for North American construction and industrial contractors. HD: The Home Depot is the global leader in home improvement retail, catering to both DIY consumers and professional contractors through an extensive network of warehouse-style stores and digital channels.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | FERG | HD | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-10-08 close | $216.73 | $295.47 | |
| Market cap | $41.9B | $294.8B | |
| P/E as of 2026-10-08 | 17.23 | 20.99 | FERG lower |
| Net margin | +6.0% | +8.6% | HD higher |
| Gross margin | +30.7% | +33.3% | HD higher |
| Operating margin | +8.5% | +12.7% | HD higher |
| ROE | +31.8% | +110.5% | HD higher |
| ROA | +10.5% | +13.5% | HD higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-09-03 | 0.70 | 3.86 | FERG lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-09-03 | +4.7% | +2.2% | FERG higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | +2.5% | +1.5% | FERG higher |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-09-03 | +1.7% | +3.1% | HD higher |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | 2 | 19 | HD higher |
| Beta as of 2026-09-03 | 0.97 | 0.63 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-10-08 close | -7.7% | -23.0% | FERG higher |
Fundamentals: SEC XBRL company filings for the figures marked with a fiscal year, and market data, as of 2026-09-03 for the rest. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-10-08.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & market data, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.