AlphaStocks
5.2
Consider Buy

MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (MSM)

Industrials / Trading Companies & Distributors

S&P MidCap 400

$91.53

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Consider Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#513out of 1127 in Industrials

Is MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC a Good Investment in 2026?

MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (MSM) scores 5.2 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC as Attractive (5/9). The Lynch model is the least favorable, rating it Neutral. MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC currently trades below its estimated fair value of $106, suggesting potential upside. MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC ranks #513 out of 1127 stocks in the Industrials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E25.7ROE14.5Market Cap5BDiv Yield3.7

Estimated Fair Value

$105.6013% below

Trading near or slightly below estimated fair value.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Attractive

5/9

Buffett

Attractive

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Neutral

Significantly above fair value

Lynch

Neutral

PEG 4.5 · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Attractive

Top half (rank 32%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (MSM) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (MSM) scores 5.2 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This score is below average, suggesting caution. Trading near or slightly below estimated fair value.
What is MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC's Piotroski F-Score?
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC's Piotroski F-Score status is Attractive. The raw score is 5/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is MSM overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $106, MSM appears undervalued. The stock currently trades 13% below its estimated fair value. Trading near or slightly below estimated fair value.
How does MSM compare to other Industrials stocks?
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC ranks #513 out of 1127 stocks in the Industrials sector, placing it in the top 46% of its sector by composite score. This is an above-average position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about MSM?
AlphaStocks evaluates MSM using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Attractive; Buffett: Attractive; Graham: Neutral; Lynch: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Attractive. These models are combined into a single composite score of 5.2/10.

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