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MSC Industrial Direct CoMSM +2.09%81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.34 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 3.43. GuruFocus rates MSM with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $90.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 127 Industrial Distribution companies, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks worse than 82.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for MSC Industrial Direct Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MSM'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.12 Med: 3.43 Max: 5.83
Current: 4.34
During the past years, MSC Industrial Direct Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.83. The lowest was 2.12. And the median was 3.43.
MSM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 82.68% of 127
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.38
vs MSM: 4.34
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
MSC Industrial Direct Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $25.417. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $28.51 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.
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MSC Industrial Direct Co (NYSE:MSM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
MSC Industrial Direct Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
MSC Industrial Direct Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MSC Industrial Direct Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:
* 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
MSM vs POOL, CNM, REZI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSC Industrial Direct Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
MSC Industrial Direct Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
* 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.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.34 mean?
MSC Industrial Direct Co (MSM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.34 as of Aug. 16, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 3.43. Over the past decade, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.12 to 5.83. According to the industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #105 out of 127 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 82.7%.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.34 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 3.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.12 to a high of 5.83. The Industrial Distribution industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38. MSC Industrial Direct Co's value of 4.34 is 214.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #105 out of 127 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MSC Industrial Direct Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSC Industrial Direct Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to POOL and CNM?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #105 out of 127 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places MSC Industrial Direct Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38. MSC Industrial Direct Co's value of 4.34 is 214.5% above this benchmark. Historically, MSC Industrial Direct Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.12 to 5.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.43 vs. the industry median of 1.38, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.38, based on 127 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.34 is 214.5% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.34, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 3.43. 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 (MSM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $90.99, compared to a current price of $123.82 — trading 36.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.34, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 3.43 and 214.5% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.38. MSC Industrial Direct Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSC Industrial Direct Co (MSM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.34 as of Aug. 16, 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 (MSM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSC Industrial Direct Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $123.82 is trading 36.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $90.99.
GuruFocus considers MSC Industrial Direct Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MSM:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.34 (27% above median its 10-year median of 3.43)
GF Value™: $90.99 vs. price of $123.82 (36.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 214.5% above the Industrial Distribution median (#105 of 127)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSM 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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