MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding: 81.03% (As of Jul. 13, 2026)

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FRA:98M MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc FRA:98M
80 GF Score
Price €104.80
GF Value €79.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is MSC Industrial Direct Co Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding?

MSC Industrial Direct Co FRA:98M +1.16% 80 Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 81.03% as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:98M with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Float percentage of total shares outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, MSC Industrial Direct Co's float shares is 45.26 Mil. MSC Industrial Direct Co's total shares outstanding is 55.85 Mil. MSC Industrial Direct Co's float percentage of total shares outstanding is 81.03%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Insider Ownership is 0.00%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Institutional Ownership is 66.30%.

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MSC Industrial Direct Co Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding Calculation

It is the percentage of float shares out of the total shares outstanding.

MSC Industrial Direct Co's Float Percentage of Total Shares Outstanding for today is calculated as follows:

Float Percentage of Total Shares Outstanding=Float Shares/Total Shares Outstanding
=45.26/55.85
=81.03%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding of 81.03% mean?
MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) has a Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding of 81.03% as of Jul. 13, 2026. Float percent of shares outstanding equals the percent of float shares relative to total shares. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 81.03%. Overall, MSC Industrial Direct Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSC Industrial Direct Co's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding compare to POOL and XMTR?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding of 81.03% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding mean?
A high Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Float percent of shares outstanding equals the percent of float shares relative to total shares. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 81.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €79.33, compared to a current price of €104.80 — trading 32.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 81.03%. MSC Industrial Direct Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding calculated?
Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M), the current Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 81.03% as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSC Industrial Direct Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €104.80 is trading 32.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €79.33. GuruFocus considers MSC Industrial Direct Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:98M:

  • Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding: 81.03%
  • GF Value™: €79.33 vs. price of €104.80 (32.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:98M stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

MSC Industrial Direct Co Business Description

Other Exchanges MSM:USA98M:Germany
Address 515 Broadhollow Road, Suite 1000, Melville, NY, USA, 11747
Founded in 1941, MSC Industrial Direct originally manufactured and sold cutting tools to metalworking shops in New York. Through a series of acquisitions and organic expansions, MSC has grown into an industrial distribution powerhouse with a focus on specialized metalworking products and services. The firm also distributes a wide breadth of maintenance, repair, and operations supplies. MSC primarily operates in North America, where it derives over 95% of its revenue.
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