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6.3
Consider Buy

MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM)

As of Sep 20, 2026, MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM) scores 6.3/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #30 of 265 Industrials stocks. At $122, MSM trades 16% above its model fair value of $106.

Industrials / Trading Companies & Distributors

S&P MidCap 400

$122.21

Middle of the pack. No strong signal either way.

Consider Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

Data as of Sep 20, 2026

#30out of 265 in Industrials

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

MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (MSM) scores 6.3 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 Greenblatt Magic Formula model is the least favorable, rating it Neutral. MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC currently trades 16% above its estimated fair value of $106. MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC ranks #30 out of 265 stocks in the Industrials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E34.3ROE14.5Market Cap7BDiv Yield2.8

Estimated Fair Value

$105.6016% above

Trading above estimated fair value. Eps growth of -22% may not justify the premium.

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

High PEG — growth premium · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Neutral

Earnings yield 4.1% · ROC 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC (MSM) a good investment?
As of Sep 20, 2026, MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM) scores 6.3/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #30 of 265 Industrials stocks. At $122, MSM trades 16% above its model fair value of $106. That is a middle-of-the-pack score with no strong signal either way.
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 overvalued. The stock currently trades 16% above its estimated fair value. Trading above estimated fair value. Eps growth of -22% may not justify the premium.
How does MSM compare to other Industrials stocks?
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC ranks #30 out of 265 stocks in the Industrials sector, placing it in the top 11% of its sector by composite score. This is a strong 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: Neutral. These models are combined into a single composite score of 6.3/10.

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