MSM (MSC Industrial Direct Co) YoY EBITDA Growth: 29.17% (As of May. 2026)

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MSM MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc MSM
81 GF Score
Price $123.82
GF Value $90.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is MSC Industrial Direct Co YoY EBITDA Growth?

MSC Industrial Direct Co MSM +2.09% 81 YoY EBITDA Growth is 29.17% as of May. 2026. 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.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. MSC Industrial Direct Co's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 29.17%.

MSC Industrial Direct Co's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $2.42.

MSC Industrial Direct Co YoY EBITDA Growth Related Terms

MSC Industrial Direct Co YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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MSC Industrial Direct Co YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

MSC Industrial Direct Co Annual Data
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YoY EBITDA Growth
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MSC Industrial Direct Co YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

MSC Industrial Direct Co's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Aug. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Aug. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Aug. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Aug. 2024 ) |
=(6.8-7.998)/ | 7.998 |
=-14.98 %

MSC Industrial Direct Co's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: May. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: May. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: May. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: May. 2025 )) |
=(2.418-1.872)/ | 1.872 |
=29.17 %

* 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.

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What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 29.17% mean?
MSC Industrial Direct Co (MSM) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 29.17% as of May. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 29.17%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth compare to POOL and CNM?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's YoY EBITDA Growth of 29.17% 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 YoY EBITDA Growth for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 29.17%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth is 29.17%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSC Industrial Direct Co (MSM), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 29.17% 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:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 29.17%
  • GF Value™: $90.99 vs. price of $123.82 (36.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 8 warning signs

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.

MSC Industrial Direct Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 98M: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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