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Table of Contents MSC is a leading North American distributor of a broad range of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations (“MRO”) products and services. With a history of driving innovation in industrial product distribution for more than 80 years, we help solve our manufacturing customers’ metalworking and MRO challenges. Through our technical metalworking expertise and inventory management and other supply chain solutions, our team of more than 7,000 associates helps to keep our customers’ manufacturing operations up and running and to improve their efficiency, productivity and profitability. We serve a broad range of customers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom, from individual machine shops to Fortune 1000 manufacturing companies to government agencies such as the United States General Services Administration and the United States Department of Defense.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3.8B | 3.8B | 3.8B | 4.0B | 3.7B | 3.2B |
| Net Income | 205M | 199M | 259M | 343M | 340M | 217M |
| EPS | $3.60 | $3.57 | $4.58 | $6.11 | $6.06 | $3.87 |
| Free Cash Flow | 167M | 241M | 311M | 607M | 185M | 171M |
| ROIC | 12.3% | 13.1% | 16.5% | 18.3% | 17.4% | 12.6% |
| Gross Margin | 40.7% | 40.8% | 41.2% | 41.0% | 42.2% | 41.1% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | 0.35 | 0.37 | 0.31 | 0.64 | 0.72 |
| Dividends/Share | $3.34 | $3.40 | $3.32 | $3.15 | $2.99 | $2.98 |
| Operating Income | 306M | 302M | 390M | 484M | 469M | 302M |
| Operating Margin | 8.0% | 8.0% | 10.2% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 9.3% |
| ROE | 14.8% | 14.3% | 18.0% | 24.3% | 27.2% | 17.6% |
| Shares Outstanding | 57M | 56M | 56M | 56M | 56M | 56M |
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC passes 3 of 9 quality checks, indicating weak fundamentals.
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC trades at 26.1x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 12.2x, suggesting it is currently Expensive relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 32.1x vs a median of 11.9x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 15.6% with a gross margin of 41.2%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 4.1%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +1.9%.
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (MSM) has a current P/E ratio of 26.1, compared to its historical median P/E of 12.2. The stock is currently considered Expensive based on its historical valuation range.
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (MSM) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 15.6%. This indicates strong capital allocation and a potential competitive advantage.
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (MSM) has a market capitalization of $5.5B. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.
Yes, MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (MSM) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 3.49%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 0.63%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (MSM) appears expensive. The current P/E of 26.1 is 114% above its historical median of 12.2. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 4.5%.
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (MSM) operates in the Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment industry, within the Consumer Cyclical sector.
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (MSM) reported annual revenue of $3.8 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (MSM) has a net profit margin of 5.3%. This is a modest margin.
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (MSM) generated $241 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (MSM) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. This indicates a conservatively financed balance sheet.
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (MSM) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $3.57 in its most recent fiscal year.
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (MSM) has a return on equity (ROE) of 14.3%. This indicates moderate shareholder returns.
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (MSM) has a 5-year average gross margin of 41.2%. This indicates decent pricing power.
The Ledger Terminal provides 15 years of financial data for MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (MSM), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (MSM) has a book value per share of $24.86, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.