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

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) has a MoatMap StockRank of 93/100 based on Quality (72/100), Value (38/100), and Momentum (71/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. MSC Industrial Direct is a leading North American distributor of metalworking and MRO supplies, positioning it as a direct beneficiary of US manufacturing nearshoring. However, as a distributor, its margins are relatively thin compared to pure-play IP owners.

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$116.98
Market Cap$6.1B
P/E (TTM)31.45
P/E (Forward)23.63
Price/Book4.72
Return on Equity15.0%
Return on Invested Capital16.6%
Debt/Equity40.34
Gross Margin40.8%
Operating Margin7.3%
Revenue Growth2.9%
Dividend Yield3.0%
Free Cash Flow$186M

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 93/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (72), Value (38), and Momentum (71) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. have an economic moat?
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) has a Quality factor score of 72/100. 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 93/100. 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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