MSC Industrial DirectMSM.NValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Richly Valued” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, MSC Industrial Direct (MSM.N) trades at a P/E of 31.50x, P/B of 5.10x, P/S of 1.86x, and a dividend yield of 2.68%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 100th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 100th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 99th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 100th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 97th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 100th percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 73rd percentile within its industry and the 71st percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 3.22%, ranking at the 23rd percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
Cross-checking P/E against P/B, the two percentiles sit within 1.0 points of each other — a consistent signal from both angles. Its P/E percentile is roughly the same whether measured against the industry or the broader market. Of the 3.22% total shareholder yield, 2.68% is paid out as dividends and roughly 0.54% is implied to come from buybacks — both channels are meaningfully in play. MSC Industrial Direct operates in the Wholesale Trade sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NYSE: MSM · MSM
Want the full picture on whether MSC Industrial Direct (MSM.N) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 31.50 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 5.10 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 1.86 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 2.68% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 3.22% |