MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.
MSM
Rank in Stocks
#2658
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
$128.71
Market Cap
$7.19B
Change (1 day)
-1.23%
Change (1 year)
49.84%
Country
US
Trade MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM)
Category
Industrials
P/E ratio for MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM)
P/E ratio as of October 2026 TTM: 32.02
According to MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current price-to-earnings ratio (TTM) is 32.02. At the end of 2024 the company had a P/E ratio of 17.89.
P/E ratio history for MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. from 2000 to 2026
P/E ratio at the end of each year
| Year | P/E Ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 32.02 | 26.83% |
| 2025 | 25.25 | 41.13% |
| 2024 | 17.89 | 8.00% |
| 2023 | 16.57 | 28.42% |
| 2022 | 12.90 | -41.18% |
| 2021 | 21.93 | 48.99% |
| 2020 | 14.72 | 13.83% |
| 2019 | 12.93 | -11.62% |
| 2018 | 14.63 | -13.48% |
| 2017 | 16.91 | -13.44% |
| 2016 | 19.54 | 9.32% |
| 2015 | 17.87 | -24.54% |
| 2014 | 23.68 | 18.30% |
| 2013 | 20.02 | 19.86% |
| 2012 | 16.70 | -1.51% |
| 2011 | 16.96 | -11.38% |
| 2010 | 19.14 | -3.06% |
| 2009 | 19.74 | 19.33% |
| 2008 | 16.54 | -15.58% |
| 2007 | 19.60 | 3.91% |
| 2006 | 18.86 | -8.57% |
| 2005 | 20.63 | -19.52% |
| 2004 | 25.63 | -7.87% |
| 2003 | 27.82 | 13.25% |
| 2002 | 24.57 | -17.95% |
| 2001 | 29.94 | 41.25% |
| 2000 | 21.20 | 0.00% |
P/E ratio for similar companies or competitors
| Company | P/E Ratio | P/E Ratio Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33.91 | 5.89% |
US
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| 41.94 | 30.95% |
US
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| - | - |
US
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| 23.99 | -25.08% |
US
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| 33.63 | 5.02% |
CA
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How to read a P/E ratio?
The Price/Earnings ratio measures the relationship between a company's stock price and its earnings per share.
A low but positive P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating high earnings compared to its current valuation and might be undervalued. A company with a high negative (near 0) P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating heavy losses compared to its current valuation.
Companies with a P/E ratio over 30 or a negative one are generaly seen as "growth stocks" meaning that investors typically expect the company to grow or to become profitable in the future.
Companies with a positive P/E ratio bellow 10 are generally seen as "value stocks" meaning that the company is already very profitable and unlikely to strong growth in the future.