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MSC Industrial Direct CoMSM +2.09%81 Equity-to-Asset is 0.57 as of May. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates MSM with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $90.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 159 Industrial Distribution companies, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks better than 66.04% on this metric.
MSC Industrial Direct Co (NYSE:MSM) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
MSC Industrial Direct Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
MSC Industrial Direct Co Equity-to-Asset 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.
MSM vs POOL, CNM, REZI: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSC Industrial Direct Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
MSC Industrial Direct Co Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
MSC Industrial Direct Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (MSM) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.57 as of May. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.47 to 0.65. According to the industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #54 out of 159 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.57 is near median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 0.65. The Industrial Distribution industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. MSC Industrial Direct Co's value of 0.57 is 14% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #54 out of 159 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MSC Industrial Direct Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSC Industrial Direct Co's Equity-to-Asset compare to POOL and CNM?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #54 out of 159 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts MSC Industrial Direct Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. MSC Industrial Direct Co's value of 0.57 is 14% above this benchmark. Historically, MSC Industrial Direct Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.47 to 0.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 0.50, 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 Equity-to-Asset for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.50, based on 159 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.57 is 14% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.57, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.56. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $90.99, compared to a current price of $123.82 — trading 36.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.57, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 14% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.50. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSC Industrial Direct Co (MSM), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.57 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 $123.82 is trading 36.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $90.99.
GuruFocus considers MSC Industrial Direct Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MSM:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.57 (near median its 10-year median of 0.56)
GF Value™: $90.99 vs. price of $123.82 (36.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14% above the Industrial Distribution median (#54 of 159)
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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