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MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. · Industrials · United States · $7.0B · Avg Vol: $107M/d

92
StockRank
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Q
71
V
35
M
85
P/E (TTM)
30.0x
ROE
16.3%
D/E
0.4x
Dividend %
2.8%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

MSC Industrial carries the second-largest upward revision in this batch at plus 9.2% and an active buyback, but value at V37 is below the calibrated floor so stage one fails outright. Revisions are not one of the two corroborating signals the bar accepts, and no amount of positive momentum substitutes for a valuation leg.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. is a distributor of a wide range of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services to industrial customers. The company's competitive moat includes a broad product offering, extensive customer base, and sophisticated supply chain and inventory management solutions. MSC Industrial is a leading North American distributor of MRO products, known for its comprehensive catalog and technical expertise.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue3.7B4.0B3.8B3.8B0.7%3.9B4.0B4.3B6.3%
EPS6.096.144.603.57-16.3%4.144.375.1720.3%
Shares55.9M55.5M55.9M55.8M-0.1%55.8M
Debt860.8M521.4M568.2M538.8M-14.5%555.4M
Equity1.4B1.5B1.4B1.4B0.9%
Op CF246.2M699.6M410.7M333.7M10.7%305.8M
Inv CF-94.5M-112.7M-123.4M-63.3M
Fin CF-148.1M-580.4M-307.4M-243.6M
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PRICE (1Y)+8.5%
114117121124127Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$126.60
RSI (14)
74.9
52W High
$128.79
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
71
ROIC
18.8%88.0
ROE
16.3%80.0
GP/Assets
64.8%96.4
Op. Margin
10.2%61.7
FCF/Assets
8.9%82.0
Piotroski
533.0
Int. Cover
14.7x57.7
D/E Ratio
0.39x48.3
Current Ratio
1.55x42.8
Value
35
P/E (TTM)
30.0x33.3
EV/EBITDA
16.7x32.8
P/FCF
31.9x36.4
P/B
4.9x18.0
P/S
1.8x44.0
Div Yield
2.8%60.0
Momentum
85
52W High %
98%96.8
RS 6M
42%94.0
SMA 50/200
1.22x87.3
EPS Rev 4W
+9.9%97.2
EPS Rev 12W
+10.9%91.2
EPS Improve
+32%40.8
Q Growth
41%73.5

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$7.0B
P/E (Forward)
22.8x
Gross Margin
40.8%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of MSM are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
MSMMSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.(you)$7.0B92STRONG BUY
AITApplied Industrial Technologies, Inc.$12.8B82STRONG BUY
CNMCore & Main, Inc.$8.4B67BUY
WSOWatsco, Inc.$14.9B72BUY
GICGlobal Industrial Company$1.3B96STRONG BUY
DXPEDXP Enterprises, Inc.$2.6B73BUY
WCCWESCO International, Inc.$16.2B64HOLD
POOLPool Corporation$6.7B48HOLD
FASTFastenal Company$54.0B87STRONG BUY
GWWW.W. Grainger, Inc.$65.3B85STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 10.7% · P/E 30.7x · Gross margin 28.6%

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) — Stock Score Summary

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) has a MoatMap StockRank of 92/100 based on Quality (71/100), Value (35/100), and Momentum (85/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. MSC Industrial carries the second-largest upward revision in this batch at plus 9.2% and an active buyback, but value at V37 is below the calibrated floor so stage one fails outright. Revisions are not one of the two corroborating signals the bar accepts, and no amount of positive momentum substitutes for a valuation leg.

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. is a distributor of a wide range of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services to industrial customers. The company's competitive moat includes a broad product offering, extensive customer base, and sophisticated supply chain and inventory management solutions. MSC Industrial is a leading North American distributor of MRO products, known for its comprehensive catalog and technical expertise.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$126.60
Market Cap$7.0B
P/E (TTM)29.99
P/E (Forward)22.80
Price/Book4.89
Return on Equity16.3%
Return on Invested Capital18.8%
Debt/Equity0.39x
Gross Margin40.8%
Operating Margin10.2%
Revenue Growth7.8%
Dividend Yield2.8%
Free Cash Flow$220M

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. operates in the Industrial Distribution industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.’s (MSM) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) is 92/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (71), Value (35), and Momentum (85) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. have an economic moat?
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) has a Quality factor score of 71/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 92/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. in?
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Industrial Distribution industry (United States).