MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) Cash Flow for Dividends: €-165 Mil (TTM As of May. 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
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What is MSC Industrial Direct Co Cash Flow for Dividends?

MSC Industrial Direct Co FRA:98M +1.16% 80 Cash Flow for Dividends is €-165 Mil as of May. 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.

MSC Industrial Direct Co's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €-42 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €-165 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

MSC Industrial Direct Co's quarterly payment of dividends declined from Nov. 2025 (€-42 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (€-41 Mil) but then increased from Feb. 2026 (€-41 Mil) to May. 2026 (€-42 Mil).

MSC Industrial Direct Co's annual payment of dividends increased from Aug. 2023 (€-162 Mil) to Aug. 2024 (€-170 Mil) but then declined from Aug. 2024 (€-170 Mil) to Aug. 2025 (€-163 Mil).

MSC Industrial Direct Co Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

MSC Industrial Direct Co Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MSC Industrial Direct Co's Cash Flow for Dividends 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 Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

MSC Industrial Direct Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
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MSC Industrial Direct Co Quarterly Data
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MSC Industrial Direct Co Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-165 Mil.

* 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 Cash Flow for Dividends of €-165 Mil mean?
MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of €-165 Mil as of May. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Cash Flow for Dividends is €-165 Mil. 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 Cash Flow for Dividends compare to POOL and XMTR?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's Cash Flow for Dividends of €-165 Mil 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 Cash Flow for Dividends for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends 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 Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Cash Flow for Dividends is €-165 Mil. 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 Cash Flow for Dividends is €-165 Mil. 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 Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is €-165 Mil 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 €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:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: €-165 Mil
  • 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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