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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.
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.
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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.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) Dividends per Share Explanation
1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.
MSC Industrial Direct Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as
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:EUR 0.868000
USD 0.870000
2026-04-08
2026-04-08
2026-04-22
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.855000
USD 0.870000
2026-01-14
2026-01-14
2026-01-28
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.851000
USD 0.870000
2025-11-12
2025-11-12
2025-11-26
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.865000
* 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 €107.20.
MSC Industrial Direct Co's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is €2.99193.
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 Dividends per Share Related Terms
MSC Industrial Direct Co Dividends per Share Historical Data
* 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 Dividends per Share Chart
FRA:98M vs POOL, XMTR, SITE: Dividends per Share Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend 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 Dividend Yield % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSC Industrial Direct Co's Dividend Yield % falls into.
MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) has a Dividends per Share of €2.96 as of May. 2026. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's Dividends per Share too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Dividends per Share is €2.96. 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 Dividends per Share compare to POOL and XMTR?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's Dividends per Share of €2.96 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 Dividends per Share for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Dividends per Share depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Dividends per Share 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 Dividends per Share mean?
A high Dividends per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Dividends per Share is €2.96. 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 €78.59, compared to a current price of €107.20 — trading 36.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividends per Share is €2.96. 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 Dividends per Share calculated?
Dividends per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M), the current Dividends per Share is €2.96 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 (FRA:98M) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSC Industrial Direct Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €107.20 is trading 36.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €78.59.
GuruFocus considers MSC Industrial Direct Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:98M:
Dividends per Share: €2.96
GF Value™: €78.59 vs. price of €107.20 (36.4% above fair value)
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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