MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc stock (MSM) is currently trading at $90.52. MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc PE ratio is 25.04. MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.35. Analyst consensus price target for MSM is $86.20. WallStSmart rates MSM as Underperform.
- MSM PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- MSM PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- MSM intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- MSM fair value vs current price
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- Is MSM undervalued or overvalued?
- MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- MSM Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- MSM analyst price target and Smart Rating
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MSM Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM)
MSM trades at a modest 1% premium above its Graham fair value of $94.25. Consider waiting for a pullback.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around operating margin and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM) Key Strengths (3)
88.39% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Paying $1.35 for every $1 of annual revenue
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM) Areas to Watch (7)
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Revenue growing slowly at 4.00% annually
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Premium pricing at 3.7x book value
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Solid earnings growth at 11.80%
Supporting Valuation Data
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 51/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.3/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.9/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Price/Sales, Market Cap. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.35) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.24), Price/Book (3.66) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 4.00%, EPS Growth at 11.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 14.70%, Operating Margin at 8.40%, Profit Margin at 5.37%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 14.70% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 4.00% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Price/Sales) and negatives (Operating Margin, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
MSM Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
MSM's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.35x trades 19% below its historical average of 1.67x (19th percentile). The current valuation is 43% below its historical high of 2.36x set in Apr 2011, and 40% above its historical low of 0.96x in Feb 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM) · INDUSTRIALS › INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION
The Big Picture
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 3.8B with 400% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 5.4%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 400% YoY, reaching 3.8B. This pace significantly outperforms most INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION peers.
ROE of 1470.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc maintain 400%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 3.8%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc.
Bottom Line
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 400% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin 5.4% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc(MSM)
NYSE
INDUSTRIALS
INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION
USA
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., distributes metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. The company is headquartered in Melville, New York.