MSM Msc Industrial Direct PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Jul 29, 2025, the MSM stock has a PE ratio of 24.59. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $3.55 and the stock price of $87.29 per share. An increase of 20% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 20.6 of the last four quarters.

MSM PE ratio history

How has MSM's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of Msc Industrial Direct over the last ten years is 17.79. The current 24.59 P/E ratio is 38% 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.

Today
24.59
Average
17.79
Median
16.64
Minimum
12.8
Maximum
26.22

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

How does MSM's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

MSM average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of MSM for the past years

MSM's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
17.01
5-year avg
18.14
10-year avg
17.79
15-year avg
18.64

MSM PE vs peers

What is MSM's PE ratio compared to its 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 24.59 is lower than the average of its peers, which is 27.34.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
WCC Wesco International Inc 16.11 $10.55B
DXPE Dxp Enterprises Inc 21.84 $1.73B
MSM Msc Industrial Direct Co Inc 24.59 $4.86B
AIT Applied Industrial Technologies Inc 26.92 $10.37B
GWW Ww Grainger Inc 27.01 $50.68B
FAST Fastenal Co 44.81 $53.48B

Frequently asked questions

What is Msc Industrial Direct's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for MSM stock as of Jul 29, 2025, stands at 24.59.

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 38% 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 29, 2025), Msc Industrial Direct's share price is $87.29. 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 24.59. PE RATIO(24.59) = STOCK PRICE($87.29) / TTM EPS($3.55)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.