MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM)
Company Info
Highlights
$4.25B
$3.80
20.06
1.73
$3.75B
$1.53B
$404.70M
$67.28 - $90.35
$81.00
8.12%
4.11
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Performance
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Returns By Period
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) returned 4.37% year-to-date (YTD) and -14.45% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, MSM returned 5.19% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.46%.
MSM
4.37%
0.65%
-11.55%
-14.45%
9.24%
5.19%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.77%
7.44%
-5.60%
8.37%
14.12%
10.46%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MSM, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.79% | -0.06% | -3.35% | -0.32% | -0.35% | 4.37% | |||||||
| 2024 | -1.70% | 2.29% | -3.86% | -5.15% | -5.85% | -7.67% | 13.37% | -7.54% | 4.64% | -8.12% | 9.65% | -13.03% | -23.40% |
| 2023 | 2.26% | 2.20% | -0.62% | 9.02% | -0.89% | 5.96% | 6.80% | 1.13% | -3.83% | -3.46% | 3.70% | 3.94% | 28.52% |
| 2022 | -2.00% | -5.10% | 9.98% | -1.89% | 2.50% | -11.56% | 11.18% | -4.17% | -8.08% | 13.97% | 4.40% | -4.81% | 0.89% |
| 2021 | -7.25% | 11.04% | 4.71% | 0.81% | 4.70% | -4.95% | 0.19% | -5.56% | -4.77% | 4.84% | -5.56% | 6.81% | 3.09% |
| 2020 | -6.24% | -9.18% | -11.08% | 9.94% | 16.26% | 5.00% | -8.28% | -0.17% | -3.98% | 10.08% | 25.89% | 1.28% | 25.42% |
| 2019 | 9.44% | 1.10% | -2.01% | 1.89% | -15.53% | 5.09% | -3.31% | -4.83% | 7.26% | 0.94% | 1.27% | 6.89% | 5.76% |
| 2018 | -2.28% | -6.82% | 4.84% | -5.13% | 6.24% | -7.60% | 0.44% | 1.00% | 3.08% | -8.00% | 10.07% | -13.17% | -18.26% |
| 2017 | 11.61% | -1.53% | 2.16% | -12.44% | -6.24% | 2.41% | -16.64% | -3.27% | 9.71% | 9.70% | 9.31% | 7.32% | 7.44% |
| 2016 | 16.00% | 7.36% | 9.67% | 2.15% | -3.29% | -5.86% | 2.40% | 1.68% | 0.51% | -0.83% | 23.41% | 3.41% | 68.25% |
| 2015 | -7.11% | -2.77% | -1.08% | -1.01% | -2.38% | 0.58% | 2.71% | -5.01% | -9.84% | 2.85% | -1.04% | -8.80% | -29.10% |
| 2014 | 4.30% | 2.75% | 0.22% | 6.04% | 1.00% | 3.99% | -10.51% | 5.69% | -5.19% | -5.25% | -0.02% | 4.61% | 6.30% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of MSM is 25, meaning it’s performing worse than 75% of other stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. provided a 4.44% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.38 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.38 | $3.34 | $3.20 | $3.04 | $3.00 | $11.50 | $2.76 | $2.37 | $2.28 | $1.74 | $1.63 | $4.72 |
Dividend yield | 4.44% | 4.47% | 3.16% | 3.72% | 3.57% | 13.63% | 3.52% | 3.08% | 2.36% | 1.88% | 2.90% | 5.81% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $1.70 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $3.34 |
| 2023 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $3.20 |
| 2022 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $3.04 |
| 2021 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $3.00 |
| 2020 | $5.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.25 | $0.00 | $11.50 |
| 2019 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $2.76 |
| 2018 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $2.37 |
| 2017 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $2.28 |
| 2016 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $1.74 |
| 2015 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $1.63 |
| 2014 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.40 | $0.00 | $4.72 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. has a dividend yield of 4.44%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. has a payout ratio of 85.79%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. was 76.60%, occurring on Oct 19, 1999. Recovery took 1179 trading sessions.
The current MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. drawdown is 22.25%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -76.6% | Jul 21, 1998 | 316 | Oct 19, 1999 | 1179 | Jun 30, 2004 | 1495 |
| -50.73% | Jul 10, 2007 | 419 | Mar 6, 2009 | 273 | Apr 7, 2010 | 692 |
| -48.17% | Feb 22, 2017 | 776 | Mar 23, 2020 | 172 | Nov 24, 2020 | 948 |
| -38.72% | Jun 12, 2014 | 384 | Dec 17, 2015 | 236 | Nov 23, 2016 | 620 |
| -32.73% | Apr 7, 2011 | 85 | Aug 8, 2011 | 110 | Jan 13, 2012 | 195 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company met analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for MSM, comparing it with other companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. Currently, MSM has a P/E ratio of 20.1. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for MSM compared to other companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. MSM currently has a PEG ratio of 1.7. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MSM relative to other companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. Currently, MSM has a P/S ratio of 1.1. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for MSM in comparison with other companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. Currently, MSM has a P/B value of 3.1. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
Income Statement
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