MSM:NYE-MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Industrial Distribution | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 93.3

Change

-0.51 (-0.54)%

Market Cap

USD 4.92B

Volume

0.35M

Analyst Target

USD 72.17
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About

MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc together with its subsidiaries is a marketer and distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations supplies to customers throughout North America.

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ETFs Containing MSM

AIRR First Trust RBA American .. 0.00 % 0.70 %

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USD 1.85B
QINC 0.00 % 0.70 %

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WBIC 0.00 % 1.06 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Industrial Distribution) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -7.86% 23% F 15% F
Dividend Return 1.64% 89% A- 63% D
Total Return -6.22% 23% F 16% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 1.61% 23% F 33% F
Dividend Return 3.57% 78% C+ 52% F
Total Return 5.18% 23% F 31% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 25.34% 13% F 57% F
Dividend Return 25.39% 80% B- 81% B-
Total Return 50.73% 13% F 63% D
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 10.47% 42% F 71% C-
Dividend Return 15.72% 42% F 78% C+
Total Return 5.26% 100% F 83% B
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 20.44% 83% B 55% F
Risk Adjusted Return 76.91% 75% C 93% A
Market Capitalization 4.92B 33% F 76% C+

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Industrial Distribution) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 23.10 85% 53%
Price/Book Ratio 3.75 75% 23%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 7.38 92% 50%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 11.31 83% 36%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 22.08% 46% 85%
Return on Invested Capital 18.18% 46% 85%
Return on Assets 11.40% 77% 94%
Debt to Equity Ratio 15.17% 92% 84%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector