What is MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.'s (MSM) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) is 80/100, with a Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (71), Value (35), and Momentum (70) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

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 financial 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 Buy, based on a StockRank of 80/100. 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).

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MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. · Industrials · United States · $7.0B · Avg Vol: $70M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

29.3x

ROE

16.3%

D/E

0.4x

Dividend %

3.0%

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)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	3.7B	4.0B	3.8B	3.8B	0.7%	3.9B	4.0B	4.3B	6.3%
EPS	6.09	6.14	4.60	3.57	-16.3%	4.14	4.37	5.17	20.3%
Shares	55.9M	55.5M	55.9M	55.8M	-0.1%	—	—	—	—
Debt	860.8M	521.4M	568.2M	538.8M	-14.5%	555.4M	—	—	—
Equity	1.4B	1.5B	1.4B	1.4B	0.9%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	246.2M	699.6M	410.7M	333.7M	10.7%	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)-1.5%

SMA 50SMA 200

$119.68

RSI (14)

54.7

52W High

$130.46

From 52W High

0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

18.8%85.5

ROE

16.3%78.8

GP/Assets

64.8%96.6

Op. Margin

10.2%60.2

FCF/Assets

8.9%82.1

Piotroski

534.1

Int. Cover

14.7x59.6

D/E Ratio

0.39x46.7

Current Ratio

1.55x42.7

Value

P/E (TTM)

29.3x33.0

EV/EBITDA

15.9x36.5

P/FCF

n/mN/A

P/B

4.8x20.0

P/S

—N/A

Div Yield

3.0%64.5

Momentum

52W High %

92%85.0

RS 6M

19%83.5

SMA 50/200

1.21x91.1

EPS Rev 4W

0.0%16.5

EPS Rev 12W

+10.0%90.0

EPS Improve

+32%42.3

Q Growth

41%67.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$7.0B

P/E (Forward)

22.3x

Gross Margin

40.8%

SECTOR PEERS

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

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
MSM	MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.(you)	$7.0B	80	Buy
AIT	Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.	$11.8B	79	Buy
DXPE	DXP Enterprises, Inc.	$2.9B	78	Buy
CNM	Core & Main, Inc.	$8.3B	63	Hold
WSO-B	Watsco, Inc.	$13.0B	59	Hold
POOL	Pool Corporation	$6.8B	45	Hold
DSGR	Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.	$1.6B	70	Buy
WCC	WESCO International, Inc.	$16.4B	55	Hold
GIC	Global Industrial Company	$1.5B	92	Strong Buy
FAST	Fastenal Company	$57.1B	76	Buy

Peer medians: ROE 8.8% · P/E 27.5x · Gross margin 29.2%

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

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) has a MoatMap StockRank of 80/100 based on Quality (71/100), Value (35/100), and Momentum (70/100) factor scores. The current signal is 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.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$119.68
Market Cap	$7.0B
P/E (TTM)	29.33
P/E (Forward)	22.29
Price/Book	4.78
Return on Equity	16.3%
Return on Invested Capital	18.8%
Debt/Equity	0.39x
Gross Margin	40.8%
Operating Margin	10.2%
Revenue Growth	7.8%
Dividend Yield	3.0%
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 80/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (71), Value (35), and Momentum (70) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
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 Buy, based on a StockRank of 80/100. 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).