MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) Institutional Ownership: 65.27% (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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FRA:98M MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc FRA:98M
80 GF Score
Price €109.80
GF Value €79.74
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is MSC Industrial Direct Co Institutional Ownership?

MSC Industrial Direct Co FRA:98M -0.54% 80 Institutional Ownership is 65.27% as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:98M with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, MSC Industrial Direct Co's institutional ownership is 65.27%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Insider Ownership is 0.00%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 81.03%.

MSC Industrial Direct Co Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MSC Industrial Direct Co's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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MSC Industrial Direct Co Institutional Ownership Chart

MSC Industrial Direct Co Historical Data

The historical data trend for MSC Industrial Direct Co can be seen below:

2025-08-31 2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 71.73 70.44 69.56 69.47 70.47 70.66 70.53 68.37 67.24 65.27
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MSC Industrial Direct Co Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 65.27% mean?
MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) has a Institutional Ownership of 65.27% as of Jul. 27, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's Institutional Ownership too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Institutional Ownership is 65.27%. Overall, MSC Industrial Direct Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSC Industrial Direct Co's Institutional Ownership compare to POOL and CNM?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's Institutional Ownership of 65.27% 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 Institutional Ownership for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Institutional Ownership is 65.27%. 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 €79.74, compared to a current price of €109.80 — trading 37.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 65.27%. MSC Industrial Direct Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M), the current Institutional Ownership is 65.27% as of Jul. 27, 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 €109.80 is trading 37.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €79.74. GuruFocus considers MSC Industrial Direct Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:98M:

  • Institutional Ownership: 65.27%
  • GF Value™: €79.74 vs. price of €109.80 (37.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 8 warning signs

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.

MSC Industrial Direct Co Business Description

Other Exchanges MSM:USA98M: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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