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MSM · NYSE · United States · Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment
In shortMSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+6.4% last year).
Financial health
Solid
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 8.0% | 43/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 5.6% | 42/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 15.8% | 79/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 12.7% | 85/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.78× | 82/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.33× | 93/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 0.98× | 86/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 14.76× | 100/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 4.34 | 83/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 5.6% | 42/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 1.01× | 89/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 2 of 5 | 33/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 7.5% | 83/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 2.2% | 89/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 0.0% | 17/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | -13.3% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2026 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3,692 | 4,009 | 3,821 | 3,770 | 4,010 |
| Cost of revenue | 2,134 | 2,366 | 2,248 | 2,233 | 2,370 |
| Gross profit | 1,558 | 1,643 | 1,573 | 1,536 | 1,639 |
| Operating income | 469 | 484 | 390 | 302 | 321 |
| Interest expense | 18 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 |
| Pre-tax income | 451 | 456 | 343 | 264 | 292 |
| Income tax | 111 | 113 | 87 | 66 | 72 |
| Net income | 340 | 343 | 259 | 199 | 223 |
| Diluted EPS | $6.06 | $6.11 | $4.58 | $3.57 | $3.98 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
4.34 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
9/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Aug 29, 2026 · Data updated Oct 22, 2026