Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for MSC Industrial Direct Co. Inc - Class A (MSM) - $86.97 as of 10/15/2025 9:03:13 AM EST
Total Score
12 out of 30
Safety Score
60 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for MSM
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for MSM
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for MSM
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for MSM
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for MSM (60 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 2 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for MSM
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | MSM |
| Company Name | MSC Industrial Direct Co. Inc - Class A |
| Country | USA |
| Description | MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc. is a leading distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products, serving a diverse customer base across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. Headquartered in Melville, New York, the company leverages a robust supply chain and a comprehensive product portfolio to deliver innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency for its clients in various industries. With a strong focus on customer service and a commitment to quality, MSC continues to establish itself as a trusted partner in driving productivity and growth for its customers. |
| Sector Name | INDUSTRIALS |
| Industry Name | INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION |
| Most Recent Quarter | 5/31/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 10/23/2025 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 86.97 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 72.92 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 10/15/2025 9:03:13 AM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 677,778 |
| Average Daily Volume | 516,077 |
| 52-Week High | 94.31 |
| 52-Week Low | 66.64 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 30.51% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 24.24 |
| Industry PE | 27.66 |
| Sector PE | 44.44 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 18.38 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 67.42 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 77.79 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 79.54 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.92 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 1.29 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 24.55 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 3.75 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 5.59 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 8.58 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.28 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.62 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 23.24 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 1 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 1 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 55,676,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 4,842,141,720 |
| Institutional Ownership | 88.74% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 11/12/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.8500 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.8700 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 3 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 3.40 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 3.97% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 3.48 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 4.06% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 22 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 4.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 4.06% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 2.40% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 3.38% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 3.33% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 12.23% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 96.05% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -19.70% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -24.66% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 3.54 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 2.66 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 4.79 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 198,474,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 258,594,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 343,233,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | -0.80% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 2.58% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 8.92% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 71,692,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 29,588,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 50,052,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -213,281,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -249,265,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 278,853,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 224,391,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 284,973,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.83 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.83 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 1,391,797,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 1,479,164,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 1,367,089,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 263,563,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 4.73 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 311,290,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 607,089,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 1.98 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.43 |
| MACD Signal | 0.13 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 79.84 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 87.41 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 94.99 |
| Beta | 0.89 |
| RSI | 37.38 |
| 50-Day SMA | 81.86 |
| 150-Day SMA | 83.75 |
| 200-Day SMA | 80.61 |
System |
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| Modified | 10/14/2025 4:43:48 AM EST |