MSM Msc Industrial Direct PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As of Jul 7, 2025, the MSM stock has a PE ratio of 25.18. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $3.55 and the stock price of $89.38 per share. An increase of 22% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 20.6 of the last four quarters.
MSM PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Msc Industrial Direct over the last ten years is 17.79. The current 25.18 P/E ratio is 42% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, MSM's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2017 quarter at 26.22, with a price of $104.34 and an EPS of $3.98. The Feb 2020 quarter marked the lowest point at 12.8, with a price of $61.82 and an EPS of $4.83.
Msc Industrial Direct PE ratio history chart
Msc Industrial Direct PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 49.15% in 2021
Maximum annual decrease: -41.2% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.88 | 7.97% | $82.24 | $4.6 |
| 2023 | 16.56 | 28.37% | $101.68 | $6.14 |
| 2022 | 12.9 | -41.2% | $78.58 | $6.09 |
| 2021 | 21.94 | 49.15% | $85.35 | $3.89 |
| 2020 | 14.71 | 13.77% | $66.64 | $4.53 |
| 2019 | 12.93 | -11.68% | $67.62 | $5.23 |
| 2018 | 14.64 | -13.63% | $85.48 | $5.84 |
| 2017 | 16.95 | -13.61% | $69.16 | $4.08 |
| 2016 | 19.62 | 9.06% | $74.17 | $3.78 |
| 2015 | 17.99 | -24.57% | $67.45 | $3.75 |
| 2014 | 23.85 | 18.3% | $90.14 | $3.78 |
| 2013 | 20.16 | 19.86% | $76 | $3.77 |
| 2012 | 16.82 | -1.64% | $69.3 | $4.12 |
| 2011 | 17.1 | -11.31% | $58.99 | $3.45 |
| 2010 | 19.28 | -3.07% | $46.09 | $2.39 |
Msc Industrial Direct PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 22.87 | 8.44% | $81.2 | $3.55 |
| Mar 2025 | 21.09 | 3.38% | $80.36 | $3.81 |
| Nov 2024 | 20.4 | 14.09% | $85.88 | $4.21 |
| Aug 2024 | 17.88 | 7.84% | $82.24 | $4.6 |
| Jun 2024 | 16.58 | -7.32% | $85.9 | $5.18 |
| Mar 2024 | 17.89 | 7.19% | $100.2 | $5.6 |
| Dec 2023 | 16.69 | 0.79% | $98.83 | $5.92 |
| Sep 2023 | 16.56 | 13.81% | $101.68 | $6.14 |
| Jun 2023 | 14.55 | 10.23% | $93.54 | $6.43 |
| Mar 2023 | 13.2 | -2.29% | $85.94 | $6.51 |
| Dec 2022 | 13.51 | 4.73% | $85.65 | $6.34 |
| Sep 2022 | 12.9 | -18.1% | $78.58 | $6.09 |
| May 2022 | 15.75 | 7.8% | $85.23 | $5.41 |
| Feb 2022 | 14.61 | -21.24% | $77.71 | $5.32 |
| Nov 2021 | 18.55 | -15.45% | $81.43 | $4.39 |
MSM Price vs fair value
You can ether set your own Fair P/E multiple or use one of the automatically calculated Fair P/E multiples.
Fair P/E calculation
PE Ratio is an attempt to estimate a fair PE ratio of a stock based on its earnings and growth rate.
This formula is a modified version of the classic Graham-Dodd Formula (V= EPS x (8.5+2g)), originally developed by Benjamin Graham, to calculate the fair price of a stock based on its earnings and growth rate.
The formula we have created is an adaptation of this approach, designed to maintain a balance between simplicity and growth sensitivity.
It is calculated using the following formula:
IF g < 5: Fair PE = b
IF g >= 5: Fair PE = m × g
Here’s what each part of the formula means:
g: Growth is calculated as the average of the three-year average EPS growth rate and the one-year EPS growth rate (annually). This approach provides a balanced measure of growth by factoring in both the long-term growth trend and the most recent annual growth performance. If one of the growth metrics is not available, the remaining metric is used to determine growth. The fair P/E value is capped at 100 to prevent distortions caused by extreme EPS growth rates, such as those resulting from large percentage increases from a low base.
m: This is the long term historical median PEG (Price/Earnings to Growth) ratio of the overall market. It serves as a benchmark, adjusting the Fair PE based on typical market conditions.
b: Base PE (static value set to 8). If the company's growth rate is less than 5, the Fair PE is set at a conservative baseline of 8. This is because declining companies generally deserve a lower PE ratio.
Fixed vs Dynamic
Fixed: The Fair PE ratio for all data points is calculated using a single, constant average EPS growth rate, determined based on the most recent period. This means that the same growth rate is applied to all historical data points. Dynamic: The Fair PE ratio for each historical data point is calculated using the trailing average EPS growth rate specific to that point in time. This means that for each data point, the corresponding trailing EPS growth rate is used, ensuring that the Fair PE ratio reflects the growth conditions that were relevant at that specific point in history.
MSM average PE ratio chart
MSM's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE vs average
MSM PE vs peers
MSM's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks GWW and FAST, but it is higher than AIT's and WCC's. Msc Industrial Direct's current PE ratio of 25.18 is similar to the average of its peers, which is 24.89.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| WCC Wesco International Inc | 14.18 | $9.29B |
| DXPE Dxp Enterprises Inc | 17.61 | $1.4B |
| AIT Applied Industrial Technologies Inc | 24.26 | $9.35B |
| MSM Msc Industrial Direct Co Inc | 25.18 | $4.98B |
| GWW Ww Grainger Inc | 26.88 | $50.44B |
| FAST Fastenal Co | 42.17 | $48.86B |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Msc Industrial Direct's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for MSM stock as of Jul 7, 2025, stands at 25.18.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Msc Industrial Direct (MSM)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for MSM stock is 17.01.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Msc Industrial Direct (MSM)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for MSM stock is 18.14.
What is the highest PE ratio for MSM?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 26.22 and it was in the Mar 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for MSM compare to its historical average?
MSM's current price to earnings ratio is 42% above its 10-year historical average.
How is MSM's PE ratio calculated (Msc Industrial Direct PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Jul 7, 2025), Msc Industrial Direct's share price is $89.38. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending May 2025 is $3.55. Therefore, Msc Industrial Direct's PE ratio for today is 25.18. PE RATIO(25.18) = STOCK PRICE($89.38) / TTM EPS($3.55)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.