Valuation dashboard for MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) with P/E 30.41, P/B 4.74, EV/EBITDA 17.40 and dividend yield 2.88%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Industrials companies.
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., along with its affiliated entities, specializes in the distribution of industrial supplies, primarily focusing on metalworking, maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services. Its market reach spans the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.
Analysis Summary
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. reported revenue of $4.01B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 4.3%. Net income reached $222.6M, with a 0.5% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 40.9%, operating margin 8.0%, net margin 5.6%.
At $121.02 (closing price, October 30, 2026), MSM trades at a P/E of 30.41 and an ROE of 15.87%. Market capitalisation stands at $6.8B.
Balance sheet quality for MSM: current ratio of 1.8. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 30.41 |
| Price / Book | 4.74 |
| EV / EBITDA | 17.40 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.88% |
Valuation Models
| DCF Fair Value | $100.83 |
| vs Current Price | -16.7% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSM | MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. | $6.8B | 30.41 | 4.74 | 15.9% |
| DXPE | DXP Enterprises, Inc. | $2.7B | 30.82 | 5.00 | 18.3% |
| GWW | W.W. Grainger, Inc. | $64.0B | 34.68 | 15.56 | 48.7% |
| FERG | Ferguson plc | $46.2B | 22.84 | 7.46 | 34.0% |
| WCC | WESCO International, Inc. | $16.7B | 21.30 | 3.11 | 15.2% |
| AIT | Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. | $10.7B | 26.05 | 5.73 | 22.7% |
| CNM | Core & Main, Inc. | $8.2B | 18.29 | 4.07 | 22.8% |
| SITE | SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. | $4.8B | 29.25 | 2.85 | 10.1% |
Price
| Price | $121.02 (closing price, October 30, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $6.8B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 15.87% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 11.44% |
| Return on Assets | 8.87% |
| Gross Margin | 40.88% |
| Operating Margin | 7.99% |
| Net Margin | 5.55% |
Related companies: DXPE · GWW · FERG · WCC · AIT · CNM · SITE
Explore sector: Industrials · Industrial - Distribution
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