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MSC Industrial Direct CoFRA:98M -2.27%78 EV-to-EBIT is 22.18 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 13.44. GuruFocus rates FRA:98M with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €78.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 135 Industrial Distribution companies, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks worse than 77.04% on this metric.
MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
MSC Industrial Direct Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €5,645 Mil.
MSC Industrial Direct Co's EBIT 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 €279 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.
MSC Industrial Direct Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
MSC Industrial Direct Co EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, MSC Industrial Direct Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, MSC Industrial Direct Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSC Industrial Direct Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Enterprise Value is €6,196 Mil.
MSC Industrial Direct Co's EBIT 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 €279 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.
MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) has a EV-to-EBIT of 22.18 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 13.44. Over the past decade, MSC Industrial Direct Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.13 to 23.05. According to the industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #104 out of 135 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 77%.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 22.18 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 13.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.13 to a high of 23.05. The Industrial Distribution industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.82. MSC Industrial Direct Co's value of 22.18 is 73% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #104 out of 135 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 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSC Industrial Direct Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to POOL and CNM?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #104 out of 135 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places MSC Industrial Direct Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.82. MSC Industrial Direct Co's value of 22.18 is 73% above this benchmark. Historically, MSC Industrial Direct Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.13 to 23.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.44 vs. the industry median of 12.82, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Distribution companies is 12.82, based on 135 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 22.18 is 73% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 22.18, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 13.44. 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 €78.69, compared to a current price of €103.30 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 22.18, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 13.44 and 73% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 12.82. MSC Industrial Direct Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M), the current EV-to-EBIT is 22.18 as of Aug. 13, 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 €103.30 is trading 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €78.69.
GuruFocus considers MSC Industrial Direct Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:98M:
EV-to-EBIT: 22.18 (65% above median its 10-year median of 13.44)
GF Value™: €78.69 vs. price of €103.30 (31.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73% above the Industrial Distribution median (#104 of 135)
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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