MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM)

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MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) is up 42.4% since the beginning of the year. At $117 per share, MSM is trading just below its 52-week high of $119. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MSM shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,604.

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) has returned 42.43% so far this year and 50.56% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MSM has returned 10.28% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 20, 1995, MSM's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.32%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.4 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was May 2000 with a return of +64.7%, while the worst month was Jun 1999 at -45.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, MSM closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 11, 2000 with a return of +21.0%, while the worst single day was Aug 6, 2002 at -32.2%.

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. has an annualized alpha of 9.00%, beta of 0.79, and R2 of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 20, 1995.

• This stock captured 103.76% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 95.59% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
• R2 of 0.17 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

MSM ranks 87 for risk / return — in the top 87% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. provided a 2.95% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.46 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 4 consecutive years.

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.

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.

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 0.93%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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.

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.