MSM Stock Overview
Engages in the distribution of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
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MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$76.77 |
| 52 Week High | US$104.76 |
| 52 Week Low | US$75.05 |
| Beta | 0.84 |
| 1 Month Change | -5.62% |
| 3 Month Change | -8.45% |
| 1 Year Change | -25.81% |
| 3 Year Change | -8.54% |
| 5 Year Change | -2.80% |
| Change since IPO | 533.15% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
What Is MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.'s (NYSE:MSM) Share Price Doing?
Dec 02
MSC Industrial Direct's (NYSE:MSM) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.85
Oct 28MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.85
Oct 14MSC Industrial: Adjusting To A New Market Reality
Oct 06Are Investors Undervaluing MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM) By 45%?
Sep 30Is MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Using Too Much Debt?
Sep 17Sentiment Still Eluding MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM)
Sep 01At US$88.95, Is It Time To Put MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM) On Your Watch List?
Aug 01Weakening Manufacturing Activity Is Hitting MSC Industrial Hard
Jul 16MSC Industrial Direct's (NYSE:MSM) Returns Have Hit A Wall
Jun 18MSC Industrial Direct: A Mediocre MRO Play
Jun 14MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.'s (NYSE:MSM) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 77% Above Its Share Price
Jun 04Earnings Tell The Story For MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM)
May 22MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
May 03Is It Time To Consider Buying MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM)?
Apr 17Return Trends At MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Aren't Appealing
Mar 11MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Feb 01MSC Industrial Direct's (NYSE:MSM) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear
Jan 17MSC Industrial: Muted Revenue With No Significant Growth Potential
Jan 12MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Just Missed EPS By 5.7%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Jan 12MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM) Shares Could Be 35% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Jan 09MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.'s (NYSE:MSM) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk
Dec 26Is Now The Time To Look At Buying MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM)?
Dec 13Return Trends At MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Aren't Appealing
Nov 30Is MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Using Too Much Debt?
Nov 02MSC Industrial Outperforming An Increasingly Challenging Market
Oct 27Is MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM) Worth US$99.5 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?
Oct 05MSC Industrial: MRO Play Getting Back On Its Feet
Sep 13Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM)?
Sep 06Do MSC Industrial Direct's (NYSE:MSM) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Aug 18Here's What To Make Of MSC Industrial Direct's (NYSE:MSM) Decelerating Rates Of Return
Aug 05Is MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) A Risky Investment?
Jul 06MSC Industrial - Slowing End-Markets, But Promising Strategic Opportunities
Jun 30When Should You Buy MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM)?
May 23Here's Why We Think MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Is Well Worth Watching
May 10Return Trends At MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Aren't Appealing
Apr 23Is MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Using Too Much Debt?
Mar 25Should You Investigate MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM) At US$84.35?
Feb 22MSC Industrial's Special Committee Needs To Stand Up For Its Shareholders
Feb 07Should You Be Adding MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) To Your Watchlist Today?
Feb 07MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Might Become A Compounding Machine
Jan 23MSC Industrial: Good Growth Prospects At An Attractive Valuation
Jan 17MSC Industrial acquires two Ohio-based metalworking businesses
Jan 11MSC Industrial Direct Q1 2023 Earnings Preview
Jan 04Shareholder Returns
| MSM | US Trade Distributors | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -7.9% | -7.0% | -3.5% |
| 1Y | -25.8% | 12.6% | 22.1% |
Return vs Industry: MSM underperformed the US Trade Distributors industry which returned 12.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: MSM underperformed the US Market which returned 22.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| MSM volatility | |
|---|---|
| MSM Average Weekly Movement | 4.4% |
| Trade Distributors Industry Average Movement | 5.9% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 17.0% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: MSM has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: MSM's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 7,307 | Erik Gershwind | www.mscdirect.com |
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company’s MRO products include cutting tools, measuring instruments, tooling components, metalworking products, fasteners, flat stock products, raw materials, abrasives, machinery hand and power tools, safety and janitorial supplies, plumbing supplies, materials handling products, power transmission components, and electrical supplies. It offers stock-keeping units through its catalogs and brochures; e-commerce channels, including its website, mscdirect.com; inventory management solutions; and customer care centers, customer fulfillment centers, regional inventory centers, and warehouses.
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| MSM fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | US$4.31b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$258.59m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$3.82b |
16.6x
P/E Ratio1.1x
P/S RatioIs MSM overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| MSM income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$3.82b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$2.25b |
| Gross Profit | US$1.57b |
| Other Expenses | US$1.31b |
| Earnings | US$258.59m |
Last Reported Earnings
Aug 31, 2024
Next Earnings Date
Jan 08, 2025
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 4.63 |
| Gross Margin | 41.16% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.77% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 36.3% |
How did MSM perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
4.4%
Current Dividend Yield73%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2024/12/20 22:49 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/08/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/08/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. is covered by 31 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Manthey | Baird |
| Scott Davis | Barclays |
| Scott Graham | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |