MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.
MSM
Rank in Stocks
#2628
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., along with its affiliated entities,... MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., along with its affiliated entities, specializes in the distribution of industrial supplies, primarily focusing on metalworking, maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services. Its market reach spans the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. The company's extensive catalog of MRO products encompasses a wide array of items, including cutting implements, precision measuring devices, specialized tooling components, various metalworking goods, fasteners, sheet and bar stock, raw materials, abrasive products, a diverse selection of machinery, hand, and power tools, essential safety and janitorial provisions, plumbing fixtures, materials handling equipment, power transmission parts, and electrical components. Offering approximately 1.9 million distinct stock-keeping units (SKUs), MSC Industrial Direct provides access to its offerings through multiple channels. These include traditional catalogs and brochures, comprehensive e-commerce platforms (such as its flagship website, mscdirect.com), advanced inventory management solutions for clients, and direct interaction via call centers and local branches. Its robust operational infrastructure features a distribution network comprising 28 branch offices, 11 customer fulfillment centers, and seven regional inventory centers. MSC serves a diverse clientele, ranging from independent machine shops and major Fortune 1000 manufacturing corporations to governmental agencies and manufacturers of all scales. Established in 1941, MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Melville, New York.
Share Price
$130.31
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$7.28B
Change (1 day)
-0.34%
Change (1 year)
51.70%
Country
US
Trade MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM)
Category
Industrials
Operating Margin for MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 8.80%
According to MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 8.80%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 10.63%.
Operating Margin history for MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 8.80% | 5.77% |
| 2025 | 8.32% | -21.73% |
| 2024 | 10.63% | -11.93% |
| 2023 | 12.07% | -4.96% |
| 2022 | 12.70% | 36.56% |
| 2021 | 9.30% | -15.38% |
| 2020 | 10.99% | -7.57% |
| 2019 | 11.89% | -9.44% |
| 2018 | 13.13% | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 13.12% | -0.08% |
| 2016 | 13.13% | 0.69% |
| 2015 | 13.04% | -5.16% |
| 2014 | 13.75% | -12.36% |
| 2013 | 15.69% | -10.34% |
| 2012 | 17.50% | 1.16% |
| 2011 | 17.30% | 21.06% |
| 2010 | 14.29% | 4.00% |
| 2009 | 13.74% | -23.45% |
| 2008 | 17.95% | 4.18% |
| 2007 | 17.23% | 2.80% |
| 2006 | 16.76% | 3.78% |
| 2005 | 16.15% | 18.06% |
| 2004 | 13.68% | 39.31% |
| 2003 | 9.82% | 30.07% |
| 2002 | 7.55% | -24.95% |
| 2001 | 10.06% | -14.53% |
| 2000 | 11.77% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.57% | -98.34% |
US
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| 20.54% | -97.67% |
US
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| 0.00% | - |
US
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| 5.38% | -99.39% |
US
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| 14.27% | -98.38% |
CA
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.