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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 and Distributors
Headquarters
Employees
7,307
ISIN
US5535301064
Website
MSM Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$4.9B
24.63
$3.54
0.82
$3.38
3.90%
Price and volume
Market cap
$4.9B
Beta
0.82
52-week high
$92.68
52-week low
$68.10
Average daily volume
712K
Dividend rate
$3.38
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.92
Quick ratio
0.749
Long term debt to equity
23.061
Total debt to equity
41.871
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
95.14%
Interest coverage (TTM)
12.81%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
407.633
Gross margin (TTM)
40.92%
Net profit margin (TTM)
5.30%
Operating margin (TTM)
8.54%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
25.77%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$510,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
8.08%
Return on equity (TTM)
14.03%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
24.626
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.301
Price to book
3.55
Price to tangible book (TTM)
8.76
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
18.475
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
5.41%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
471.82%
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.88%
Forward dividend yield
3.90%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-4.11%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-31.13%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.26%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.55%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-13.08%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-0.67%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
4.26%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.31%
What the Analysts think about MSM
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for MSC Industrial Direct stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
MSC Industrial Direct's 'Mission Critical' strategy has led to significant operational improvements, including a 20 basis point increase in gross margins to 41.2% in fiscal 2024. (investor.mscdirect.com)
The company has demonstrated strong cash flow generation, with operating cash flow conversion reaching 160% of net income in fiscal 2024, providing flexibility for strategic investments and shareholder returns. (nz.finance.yahoo.com)
Analysts have shown confidence in MSC's growth prospects, with Loop Capital upgrading the stock to 'Strong Buy' and raising the price target to $124, citing stronger-than-expected sales and potential for further expense reductions. (wallstreetzen.com)
In the fiscal third quarter of 2025, MSC Industrial Direct reported a 0.8% year-over-year decline in net sales to $971.1 million, indicating potential challenges in maintaining revenue growth. (investor.mscdirect.com)
The company's operating margin decreased to 7.0% in the fiscal second quarter of 2025, down from 9.7% in the prior year, reflecting increased operating expenses and potential margin pressures. (investor.mscdirect.com)
MSC's exposure to heavy manufacturing markets, which have experienced ongoing softness, could continue to impact sales and profitability negatively. (investor.mscdirect.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 10 Jul 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for MSC Industrial Direct stock?
MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) has a market cap of $4.9B as of July 18, 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 24.63 as of July 18, 2025.
Does MSC Industrial Direct stock pay dividends?
Yes, the MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 18, 2025, the dividend rate is $3.38 and the yield is 3.9%. MSC Industrial Direct has a payout ratio of 95.14% 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 0.82. 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.