MSM Msc Industrial Direct PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- PE Ratio
As of Nov 5, 2025, the MSM stock has a PE ratio of 24.28. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $3.57 and the stock price of $86.68 per share. An increase of 8% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 22.4 of the last four quarters.
MSM PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Msc Industrial Direct over the last ten years is 17.97. The current 24.28 P/E ratio is 35% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25.27 | 41.33% | $90.23 | $3.57 |
| 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 |
Msc Industrial Direct PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 25.27 | 10.49% | $90.23 | $3.57 |
| 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 |
MSM Price vs fair value
MSM average PE ratio chart
MSM's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
With a price to earnings (P/E) of 24.28, MSM ranks lower than the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Industrials sector average of 25.78, Msc Industrial Direct's price to earnings (P/E) is 6% lower.
MSM PE vs peers
MSM's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks FAST and GWW, but it is higher than WCC's and DXPE's. Msc Industrial Direct's current PE ratio of 24.28 is lower than the average of its peers, which is 26.54.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| DXPE Dxp Enterprises Inc | 18.19 | $1.57B |
| WCC Wesco International Inc | 19.57 | $12.32B |
| MSM Msc Industrial Direct Co Inc | 24.36 | $4.85B |
| AIT Applied Industrial Technologies Inc | 24.62 | $9.78B |
| GWW Ww Grainger Inc | 26.91 | $45.73B |
| FAST Fastenal Co | 39.09 | $47.57B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Msc Industrial Direct's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for MSM stock as of Nov 5, 2025, stands at 24.28.
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 18.04.
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 18.66.
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 35% 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 (Nov 5, 2025), Msc Industrial Direct's share price is $86.68. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Aug 2025 is $3.57. Therefore, Msc Industrial Direct's PE ratio for today is 24.28. PE RATIO(24.28) = STOCK PRICE($86.68) / TTM EPS($3.57)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.