MSC Industrial Direct CoFRA:98M +2.06%78 FCF Yield % is 3.26 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 6.06. GuruFocus rates FRA:98M with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €80.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Industrial Distribution companies, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks worse than 59.74% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
MSC Industrial Direct Co FCF Yield % Related Terms
MSC Industrial Direct Co FCF Yield % 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.
FRA:98M vs POOL, XMTR, SITE: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, MSC Industrial Direct Co's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Yield % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, MSC Industrial Direct Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSC Industrial Direct Co's FCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 FCF Yield % of 3.26 as of Jun. 29, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 6.06. Over the past decade, MSC Industrial Direct Co's FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.04 to 12.40. According to the industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #92 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's FCF Yield % too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current FCF Yield % of 3.26 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 6.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.04 to a high of 12.40. The Industrial Distribution industry median FCF Yield % is 5.00. MSC Industrial Direct Co's value of 3.26 is 34.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #92 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MSC Industrial Direct Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSC Industrial Direct Co's FCF Yield % compare to POOL and XMTR?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #92 out of 154 companies for FCF Yield %. This places MSC Industrial Direct Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 5.00. MSC Industrial Direct Co's value of 3.26 is 34.8% below this benchmark. Historically, MSC Industrial Direct Co's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.04 to 12.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.06 vs. the industry median of 5.00, MSC Industrial Direct Co has consistently been below 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 FCF Yield % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median FCF Yield % among Industrial Distribution companies is 5.00, based on 154 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current FCF Yield % of 3.26 is 34.8% below 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median FCF Yield % is 5.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current FCF Yield % is 3.26, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 6.06. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €80.16, compared to a current price of €103.90 — trading 29.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 3.26, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 6.06 and 34.8% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 5.00. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M), the current FCF Yield % is 3.26 as of Jun. 29, 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 €103.90 is trading 29.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €80.16.
GuruFocus considers MSC Industrial Direct Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:98M:
FCF Yield %: 3.26 (46% below median its 10-year median of 6.06)
GF Value™: €80.16 vs. price of €103.90 (29.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.8% below the Industrial Distribution median (#92 of 154)
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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