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MSC Industrial Direct CoFRA:98M +2.58%82 Buyback Yield % is 0.20 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 1.37. GuruFocus rates FRA:98M with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 66 Industrial Distribution companies, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks better than 50% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
* 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.
FRA:98M vs POOL, XMTR, SITE: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
MSC Industrial Direct Co Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSC Industrial Direct Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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.
MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.20 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 1.37. Over the past decade, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.09 to 9.29. According to the industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #33 out of 66 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.20 is 85% below median its 10-year median of 1.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 9.29. The Industrial Distribution industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. MSC Industrial Direct Co's value of 0.20 is 5.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #33 out of 66 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MSC Industrial Direct Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSC Industrial Direct Co's Buyback Yield % compare to POOL and XMTR?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #33 out of 66 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts MSC Industrial Direct Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. MSC Industrial Direct Co's value of 0.20 is 5.3% above this benchmark. Historically, MSC Industrial Direct Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.09 to 9.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 0.19, MSC Industrial Direct Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.19, based on 66 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.20 is 5.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.20, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 1.37. 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 €79.85, compared to a current price of €107.50 — trading 34.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.20, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 5.3% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.19. MSC Industrial Direct Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.20 as of Jul. 14, 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 €107.50 is trading 34.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €79.85.
GuruFocus considers MSC Industrial Direct Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:98M:
Buyback Yield %: 0.20 (85% below median its 10-year median of 1.37)
GF Value™: €79.85 vs. price of €107.50 (34.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.3% above the Industrial Distribution median (#33 of 66)
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.
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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