MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) has returned 10.86% so far this year and 23.87% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MSM has returned 6.59% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 20, 1995, MSM's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.25%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% 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 8.37%, beta of 0.79, and R² of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 21, 1995.

• This stock captured 102.59% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 96.90% 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 70 for risk / return — better than 70% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. provided a 3.73% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.44 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 3.44%.

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.