MSM 📈 MSC Industrial Direct - Overview

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US5535301064

MSM: Metalworking, Cutting Tools, Fasteners, Safety Supplies, Electrical Components

MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc is a leading distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services, operating across the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company's extensive product portfolio encompasses a wide range of MRO products, including cutting tools, measuring instruments, tooling components, and metalworking products, as well as fasteners, flat stock products, raw materials, abrasives, and machinery hand and power tools. Additionally, it offers safety and janitorial supplies, plumbing supplies, materials handling products, power transmission components, and electrical supplies, catering to the diverse needs of its customers.

The company's distribution channels are multifaceted, allowing it to effectively reach its customer base. It utilizes catalogs and brochures, as well as e-commerce channels, including its website, mscdirect.com, to showcase its stock-keeping units. Furthermore, MSC Industrial Direct provides inventory management solutions, enabling customers to streamline their operations and optimize their supply chains. The company's customer care centers, customer fulfillment centers, regional inventory centers, and warehouses work in tandem to ensure timely and efficient delivery of products, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction.

MSC Industrial Direct's customer base is diverse, comprising individual machine shops, manufacturing companies, and government agencies. By serving these customers, the company plays a vital role in supporting various industries, including aerospace, automotive, construction, and healthcare, among others. With a history dating back to 1941, MSC Industrial Direct has established itself as a reliable and trusted partner for businesses seeking high-quality MRO products and services. Headquartered in Melville, New York, the company continues to expand its operations, driven by its commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving growth through innovation and strategic initiatives.

From a financial perspective, MSC Industrial Direct is a publicly traded company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol MSM. Its common stock is traded under the ISIN code US5535301064, and the company is classified under the GICS Sub Industry of Trading Companies & Distributors. With a strong online presence, including its website, https://www.mscdirect.com, MSC Industrial Direct is well-positioned to capitalize on emerging trends and opportunities in the MRO industry, while maintaining its focus on delivering value to its customers, shareholders, and stakeholders.

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MSM Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 4,801m
Sector Industrials
Industry Industrial Distribution
GiC Sub-Industry Trading Companies & Distributors
IPO / Inception 1995-12-20

MSM Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 27.6%
Fundamental 54.9%
Dividend 57.6%
Rel. Strength Industry -201
Analysts 3.3/5
Fair Price Momentum 73.26 USD
Fair Price DCF 144.06 USD

MSM Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 4.35%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.72%
Annual Growth 5y 3.00%
Payout Consistency 86.9%

MSM Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 5.8%
Growth Correlation 12m -72.7%
Growth Correlation 5y 79.8%
CAGR 5y 5.63%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y 0.61
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.99
Alpha -44.61
Beta 0.80
Volatility 27.55%
Current Volume 2051.5k
Average Volume 20d 585.1k
What is the price of MSM stocks?
As of December 22, 2024, the stock is trading at USD 76.77 with a total of 2,051,450 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -7.85%, over one month by -5.62%, over three months by -7.58% and over the past year by -21.48%.
Is MSC Industrial Direct a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) is currently (December 2024) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 54.94 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of MSM as of December 2024 is 73.26. This means that MSM is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -4.57%.
Is MSM a buy, sell or hold?
MSC Industrial Direct has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.30. Therefor, it is recommend to hold MSM.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 8
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for MSM stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, MSM MSC Industrial Direct will be worth about 80.5 in December 2025. The stock is currently trading at 76.77. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +4.82%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 82 6.8%
Analysts Target Price 108.5 41.3%
ValueRay Target Price 80.5 4.8%