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During the past 12 months, MSC Industrial Direct Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 17.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -15.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -3.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 2.10% 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.
During the past 13 years, MSC Industrial Direct Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 46.00% per year. The lowest was -15.10% per year. And the median was 5.40% per year.
MSC Industrial Direct Co (STU:98M) EPS (Diluted) Explanation
EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
MSC Industrial Direct Co EPS (Diluted) Related Terms
MSC Industrial Direct Co EPS (Diluted) 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.
STU:98M vs POOL, XMTR, SITE: EPS (Diluted) Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, MSC Industrial Direct Co's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, MSC Industrial Direct Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSC Industrial Direct Co's PE Ratio falls into.
MSC Industrial Direct Co EPS (Diluted) Calculation
EPS (Diluted) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Diluted EPS takes into account all of the outstanding dilutive securities that could potentially be exercised (such as stock options and convertible preferred stock) and shows how such an action would impact earnings per share.
MSC Industrial Direct Co's Diluted EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as
EPS (Diluted) 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 €3.55
* 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 (STU:98M) has a EPS (Diluted) of €3.55 as of May. 2026. Earnings per share (diluted) equals net income divided by the diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's EPS (Diluted) too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current EPS (Diluted) is €3.55. Overall, MSC Industrial Direct Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSC Industrial Direct Co's EPS (Diluted) compare to POOL and XMTR?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's EPS (Diluted) of €3.55 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 EPS (Diluted) for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good EPS (Diluted) depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, EPS (Diluted) 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 EPS (Diluted) mean?
A high EPS (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (diluted) equals net income divided by the diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current EPS (Diluted) is €3.55. 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?
MSC Industrial Direct Co (STU:98M) has a current EPS (Diluted) of €3.55. The stock's GF Value™ is €80.82, compared to a current price of €108.80 — trading 34.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Diluted) is €3.55. 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 EPS (Diluted) calculated?
EPS (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSC Industrial Direct Co (STU:98M), the current EPS (Diluted) is €3.55 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 (STU:98M) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSC Industrial Direct Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €108.80 is trading 34.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €80.82.
Key valuation signals for STU:98M:
EPS (Diluted): €3.55
GF Value™: €80.82 vs. price of €108.80 (34.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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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