MSM Msc Industrial Direct PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Apr 21, 2025, the MSM stock has a PE ratio of 19.93. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $3.81 and the stock price of $75.93 per share. An increase of 5% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 19.0 of the last four quarters.
MSM PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Msc Industrial Direct over the last ten years is 17.67. The current 19.93 P/E ratio is 13% 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Aug 2021 | 21.94 | -15.16% | $85.35 | $3.89 |
MSM average PE ratio chart
MSM's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
MSM PE vs peers
MSM's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks GWW and FAST, but it is higher than WCC's and DXPE's. Msc Industrial Direct's current PE ratio of 19.93 is lower than the average of its peers, which is 22.97.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| WCC Wesco International Inc | 11.39 | $7.37B |
| DXPE Dxp Enterprises Inc | 17.92 | $1.25B |
| MSM Msc Industrial Direct Co Inc | 19.99 | $4.24B |
| AIT Applied Industrial Technologies Inc | 22.05 | $8.49B |
| GWW Ww Grainger Inc | 25.66 | $48.06B |
| FAST Fastenal Co | 40.49 | $46.68B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Msc Industrial Direct's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for MSM stock as of Apr 21, 2025, stands at 19.93.
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 16.42.
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 17.72.
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 13% 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 (Apr 21, 2025), Msc Industrial Direct's share price is $75.93. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $3.81. Therefore, Msc Industrial Direct's PE ratio for today is 19.93. PE RATIO(19.93) = STOCK PRICE($75.93) / TTM EPS($3.81)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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