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MSC Industrial Direct CoFRA:98M +2.58%80 Median PS Value is €81.58 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates FRA:98M with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 110 Industrial Distribution companies, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks worse than 63.64% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for MSC Industrial Direct Co's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:98M'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56 Med: 0.86 Max: 1.28
Current: 1.28
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of MSC Industrial Direct Co was 1.28. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 0.86.
FRA:98M's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 63.64% of 110
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.12
vs FRA:98M: 1.28
MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
MSC Industrial Direct Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
107.50
/
81.58
=
1.32
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
MSC Industrial Direct Co Median PS Value 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: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSC Industrial Direct Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 1.363.
MSC Industrial Direct Co's Revenue per Share 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 €59.855.
* 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 Median PS Value of €81.58 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. This is 9386% above median its historical median of 0.86. Over the past decade, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.56 to 1.28. According to the industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #70 out of 110 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 63.6%.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's Median PS Value too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Median PS Value of €81.58 is 9386% above median its 10-year median of 0.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 1.28. Based on the distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #70 out of 110 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Median PS Value compare to POOL and XMTR?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #70 out of 110 companies for Median PS Value. This places MSC Industrial Direct Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.12. Historically, MSC Industrial Direct Co's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.56 to 1.28 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Median PS Value among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.12, based on 110 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Median PS Value is €81.58, which is 9386% above median its own 10-year median of 0.86. 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 €79.33, compared to a current price of €107.50 — trading 35.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is €81.58, which is 9386% above median its 10-year median of 0.86. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M), the current Median PS Value is €81.58 as of Jul. 13, 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 €107.50 is trading 35.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €79.33.
GuruFocus considers MSC Industrial Direct Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:98M:
Median PS Value: €81.58 (9386% above median its 10-year median of 0.86)
GF Value™: €79.33 vs. price of €107.50 (35.5% above fair value)
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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