MSC Industrial Direct/$MSM
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About MSC Industrial Direct
Founded in 1941, MSC Industrial Direct originally manufactured and sold cutting tools to metalworking shops in New York. Through a series of acquisitions and organic expansions, MSC has grown into an industrial distribution powerhouse with a focus on specialized metalworking products and services. The firm also distributes a wide breadth of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies. MSC primarily operates within North America where it derives over 95% of its revenue.
Ticker
$MSM
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Trading Companies & Distributors
Headquarters
Employees
7,307
ISIN
US5535301064
Website
MSM Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$4.7B
22.30
$3.80
0.83
$3.38
4.01%
Price and volume
Market cap
$4.7B
Beta
0.83
52-week high
$90.22
52-week low
$68.10
Average daily volume
432K
Dividend rate
$3.38
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.918
Quick ratio
0.701
Long term debt to equity
24.599
Total debt to equity
43.211
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
88.24%
Interest coverage (TTM)
13.35%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
429.593
Gross margin (TTM)
40.90%
Net profit margin (TTM)
5.69%
Operating margin (TTM)
9.17%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
25.96%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$510,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
8.67%
Return on equity (TTM)
15.18%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
22.297
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.265
Price to book
3.49
Price to tangible book (TTM)
8.73
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
15.74
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.35%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
538.55%
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.99%
Forward dividend yield
4.01%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-5.71%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-31.71%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.25%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.66%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-10.42%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
0.03%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
4.06%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.76%
What the Analysts think about MSM
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for MSC Industrial Direct stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Wolfe Research initiated coverage on MSC Industrial Direct with an 'outperform' rating and a $95.00 price target, indicating confidence in the company's growth prospects. (Defense World)
Despite recent financial challenges, MSC Industrial Direct continues to maintain a strong dividend yield of approximately 4.29%, appealing to income-focused investors. (Defense World)
Institutional investors, such as KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS, have recently increased their positions in MSC Industrial Direct, reflecting confidence in the company's long-term potential. (ETF Daily News)
Stephens & Co. downgraded MSC Industrial Direct from 'overweight' to 'equal weight,' suggesting concerns about the company's near-term performance. (Fintel)
The company reported a 7.1% year-over-year decline in Q3 FY24 net sales to $979.4 million, missing analyst expectations and indicating potential challenges in the manufacturing sector. (Benzinga)
JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced its price target for MSC Industrial Direct to $73.00, reflecting a more cautious outlook on the company's future performance. (American Banking and Market News)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 8 Jun 2025.
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Upcoming events
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Jul23
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Dividend·Payment
$0.85Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for MSC Industrial Direct stock?
MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) has a market cap of $4.7B as of June 27, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for MSC Industrial Direct stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) stock is 22.3 as of June 27, 2025.
Does MSC Industrial Direct stock pay dividends?
Yes, the MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 27, 2025, the dividend rate is $3.38 and the yield is 4.01%. MSC Industrial Direct has a payout ratio of 88.24% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next MSC Industrial Direct dividend payment date?
The next MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) dividend payment is scheduled for July 23, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for MSC Industrial Direct?
MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) has a beta rating of 0.83. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.