MSM
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc
NYSE: MSM · INDUSTRIALS · INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION
$107.32
-1.26% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$6.52B
P/E ratio
31.37
P/S ratio
1.70x
EPS (TTM)
$3.72
Dividend yield
2.99%
52W range
$77 – $119
Volume
0.7M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
51
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
4.7
Growth
C7.0
Quality
B+6.0
Profitability
B4.0
Valuation
C3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
3.2
Altman Z-Score
Safe zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$96.17
-10.39%
12-Month target
$92.01
-14.27%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$94.27
Margin of safety
-0.77%
0 Strong Buy1 Buy6 Hold1 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Altman Z 3.19 — safe zone
+ Free cash flow $73.08M — positive
+ Debt/equity 0.40x — low leverage
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.69B | $4.01B | $3.82B | $3.77B | $3.83B |
| Net income | $339.79M | $343.23M | $258.59M | $199.33M | $41.83M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $3.72 |
| Free cash flow | $184.81M | $607.09M | $311.29M | $240.88M | $73.08M |
| Profit margin | 9.20% | 8.56% | 6.77% | 5.29% | 5.42% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc trades at $107.32. representing a P/E of 31.37x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 51/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 3.19, it sits in the safe zone. TTM revenue stands at $3.83B. with profit margins at 5.42%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $94.27.
Frequently asked questions
What is MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc's stock price?
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM) trades at $107.32, on a P/E of 31.4x and a P/S of 1.7x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc overvalued?
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 51/100 (Grade C), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $94.27 against the $107.32 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc's growth. The Hold rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.
What is the price target of MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $96.17, about 10.4% below the current $107.32. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $94.27, a -0.8% margin of safety versus today's $107.32. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.
What is MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc's revenue?
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $3.83B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc's Altman Z-Score is 3.19, which places it in the safe zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorINDUSTRIALS
IndustryINDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.70x
ROE14.96%
Beta0.83
50D MA$104.11
200D MA$92.46
Shares out0.06B
Float0.05B
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Avg volume0.7M
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