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MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM)

NYSE Industrials Industrial - Distribution
$118.34 ▼ -1.43%
Market Cap
$6.61B
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial - Distribution
Beta
0.81
52-Wk Range
78.8-130.46
CEO
Martina McIsaac
Country
US
Currency
USD

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. operates in the Industrial - Distribution industry of the Industrials sector, headquartered in Melville, NY, US. The stock last traded at $118.34, down 1.43% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $6.61B. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of 28.58, a net margin of 5.9%. Its beta of 0.81 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.

Valuation & profitability (TTM)
P/E
28.58
Price / Sales
1.69
Price / Book
4.66
EV / EBITDA
16.41
Gross margin
40.8%
Operating margin
8.8%
Net margin
5.9%
Return on equity
Debt / equity
0.39
Current ratio
1.55
Dividend yield
2.9%
Payout ratio
83.8%
Company profile
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Employees
7,181
IPO date
1995-12-15
Headquarters
Melville, NY, US
About MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.

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.

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