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MSC Industrial Direct CoMSM 81 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 4.30% as of May. 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 12.10. GuruFocus rates MSM with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $93.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 76 Industrial Distribution companies, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks worse than 67.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for MSC Industrial Direct Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
MSM'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.7 Med: 12.1 Max: 121
Current: 4.3
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of MSC Industrial Direct Co was 121.00% per year. The lowest was 1.70% per year. And the median was 12.10% per year.
MSM's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked worse than 67.11% of 76
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 9.2
vs MSM: 4.30
During the past 12 months, MSC Industrial Direct Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.40% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc is 0.80, which seems too high.
Warning Sign:
MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year low.
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During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of MSC Industrial Direct Co was 0.90. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.51.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc is 0.80, which seems too high.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
MSC Industrial Direct Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.870000
2026-07-08
2026-07-08
2026-07-22
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.870000
2026-04-08
2026-04-08
2026-04-22
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.870000
2026-01-14
2026-01-14
2026-01-28
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.870000
2025-11-12
2025-11-12
2025-11-26
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
MSC Industrial Direct Co's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $119.43.
MSC Industrial Direct Co's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $3.48.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of MSC Industrial Direct Co was 5.99%. The lowest was 1.66%. And the median was 3.50%.
Warning Sign:
MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year low.
* 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
MSM vs POOL, XMTR, CNM: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, MSC Industrial Direct Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, MSC Industrial Direct Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSC Industrial Direct Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
MSC Industrial Direct Co 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 4.30% mean?
MSC Industrial Direct Co (MSM) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 4.30% as of May. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 12.10. Over the past decade, MSC Industrial Direct Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 1.70 to 121.00. According to the industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #51 out of 76 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 4.30% is 64% below median its 10-year median of 12.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.70 to a high of 121.00. The Industrial Distribution industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.20. MSC Industrial Direct Co's value of 4.30% is 53.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #51 out of 76 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MSC Industrial Direct Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSC Industrial Direct Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to POOL and XMTR?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #51 out of 76 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places MSC Industrial Direct Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.20. MSC Industrial Direct Co's value of 4.30% is 53.3% below this benchmark. Historically, MSC Industrial Direct Co's own 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 1.70 to 121.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.10 vs. the industry median of 9.20, MSC Industrial Direct Co has consistently been below 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Industrial Distribution companies is 9.20, based on 76 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 4.30% is 53.3% below 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 4.30%, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 12.10. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $93.32, compared to a current price of $119.43 — trading 28% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 4.30%, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 12.10 and 53.3% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 9.20. 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSC Industrial Direct Co (MSM), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 4.30% as of May. 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 $119.43 is trading 28% above its estimated GF Value™ of $93.32.
GuruFocus considers MSC Industrial Direct Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MSM:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 4.30% (64% below median its 10-year median of 12.10)
GF Value™: $93.32 vs. price of $119.43 (28% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.3% below the Industrial Distribution median (#51 of 76)
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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