Historical Valuation
MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM) is now in the Fair zone, suggesting that its current forward PE ratio of 20.20 is considered Fairly compared with the five-year average of 17.11. The fair price of MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM) is between 64.01 to 86.57 according to relative valuation methord.
Relative Value
Fair Zone
64.01-86.57
Current Price：83.92
Fair
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MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM) has a current Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio of 3.45. Compared to its 3-year average P/B ratio of 3.51 , the current P/B ratio is approximately -1.78% higher. Relative to its 5-year average P/B ratio of 3.66, the current P/B ratio is about -5.69% higher. MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM) has a Forward Free Cash Flow (FCF) yield of approximately 5.03%. Compared to its 3-year average FCF yield of 7.86%, the current FCF yield is approximately -36.01% lower. Relative to its 5-year average FCF yield of 6.41% , the current FCF yield is about -21.54% lower.
P/B
Median3y
3.51
Median5y
3.66
FCF Yield
Median3y
7.86
Median5y
6.41
Competitors Valuation Multiple
AI Analysis for MSM
The average P/S ratio for MSM competitors is 0.86, providing a benchmark for relative valuation. MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc Corp (MSM.N) exhibits a P/S ratio of 1.21, which is 40.86% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of 4.01%, this premium appears unsustainable.
Performance Decomposition
AI Analysis for MSM
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Market capitalization of MSM increased by 0.00% over the past 1 year. The primary factor behind the change was an decrease in Unknown from 0.00 to 0.00.
The secondary factor is the Unknown, contributed 0.00%to the performance.
Overall, the performance of MSM in the past 1 year is driven by Unknown.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is MSM currently overvalued or undervalued?
MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM) is now in the Fair zone, suggesting that its current forward PE ratio of 20.20 is considered Fairly compared with the five-year average of 17.11. The fair price of MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM) is between 64.01 to 86.57 according to relative valuation methord.
What is MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM) fair value?
MSM's fair value is calculated using relative valuation, based on historical P/E and P/S ranges and their premiums/discounts relative to a competitor average , adjusted by weights. The fair price of MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM) is between 64.01 to 86.57 according to relative valuation methord.
How does MSM's valuation metrics compare to the industry average?
The average P/S ratio for MSM's competitors is 0.86, providing a benchmark for relative valuation. MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc Corp (MSM) exhibits a P/S ratio of 1.21, which is 40.86% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of 4.01%, this premium appears unsustainable.
What is the current P/B ratio for MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM) as of Jan 10 2026?
As of Jan 10 2026, MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM) has a P/B ratio of 3.45. This indicates that the market values MSM at 3.45 times its book value.
What is the current FCF Yield for MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM) as of Jan 10 2026?
As of Jan 10 2026, MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM) has a FCF Yield of 5.03%. This means that for every dollar of MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc’s market capitalization, the company generates 5.03 cents in free cash flow.
What is the current Forward P/E ratio for MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM) as of Jan 10 2026?
As of Jan 10 2026, MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM) has a Forward P/E ratio of 20.20. This means the market is willing to pay $20.20 for every dollar of MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc’s expected earnings over the next 12 months.
What is the current Forward P/S ratio for MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM) as of Jan 10 2026?
As of Jan 10 2026, MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM) has a Forward P/S ratio of 1.21. This means the market is valuing MSM at $1.21 for every dollar of expected revenue over the next 12 months.