MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.
MSMIndustrialsNASDAQIndustrial Distribution · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the industrials sector, MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) is listed under Industrial Distribution. Valued at $6.36B, MSM is a mid-cap name in its sector. The company's metalworking and MRO products include cutting tools, abrasives, machining fluids, measuring instruments, metalworking products, machinery and accessories, tooling components, fasteners, flat stock products, raw materials, machinery hand and power tools, safety and janitorial supplies, plumbing supplies, materials handling products, power transmission components, and electrical supplies.
Market Cap
$6.36B
Beta
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P/E (TTM)
28.61
P/E (Fwd)
17.53
EPS (TTM)
$3.98
EPS (Fwd)
$6.49
ROE
15.6%
ROA
9.4%
Cash
$65.0M
Total Debt
$528.2M
Free CF
$166.1M
52W Change
29.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where MSM stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, MSM finished 13.17% above its 150-day moving average ($113.33) and 19.89% above its 200-day moving average ($106.97). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is MSM overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, MSM's RSI(14) was 59.9, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, MSM has $65.0M in cash with $528.2M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $166.1M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 15.6% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 9.4% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $3.69B (2022) to $3.77B (2025).
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing MSM.