MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. MSM
Composite 53/100; the shares have moved about 27% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Growth ranks 24/100 — a strong mark against it.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 70/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Momentum ranks 69/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Income ranks 64/100 — a moderate point in its favour.
Growth ranks 24/100 — a strong mark against it. Valuation ranks 38/100 — a moderate mark against it.
What the company does MSC Industrial Direct distributes metalworking and MRO products and services to machine shops, manufacturers, and government agencies via catalogs, e-commerce, and a network of fulfillment centers across North America and Europe.
Key financials MSC posts ROE 16.3%, ROA 8.7%, and ROCE 19.9% with gross, operating, and net margins of 40.8%, 10.2%, and 5.9%. Revenue grew 7.8% and EPS 41.1%, supported by a strong Piotroski F-Score 7/9 and Altman Z 6.44.
Stock health Momentum is strong with 3m 21.44%, 6m 47.98%, and 12m 44.40% gains, though down 5.69% from its 52-week high and RSI(14) at 49.50. Quality 59.6, Strength 70.8, and Income 68.9 score above average, while Valuation 38.2 lags.
Price vs fair value MSM trades at a PREMIUM of 23.70% to our fair-value estimate of 92.70 and a discount of 6.91% to the analyst 12-month target of 129.86. - Fair-value gap reflects elevated multiples: P/E 30.27 vs fwd 24.33 and EV/EBITDA 17.59 (Valuation 38.2). - Analyst target implies 6.91% upside from current price (analyst count 7.0). - Recent industrial peers covered positively by Zacks (Eaton, Murata) may be lifting sentiment.
Looking forward Forward P/E 24.33 and PEG 1.00 suggest moderate earnings growth expectations, while dividend yield 2.8% and payout 83.6% indicate a balanced return profile. Execution on margin recovery and free cash flow conversion will be key to closing the valuation gap.
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