MSC Industrial Direct Co's quarterly market cap
declined
from Aug. 2025 (€4,310 Mil) to Nov. 2025 (€4,276 Mil) but then
increased
from Nov. 2025 (€4,276 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (€4,361 Mil).
MSC Industrial Direct Co's annual market cap
declined
from Aug. 2023 (€5,189 Mil) to Aug. 2024 (€4,093 Mil) but then
increased
from Aug. 2024 (€4,093 Mil) to Aug. 2025 (€4,310 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. MSC Industrial Direct Co's Enterprise Value for Today is €6,260 Mil.
MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
MSC Industrial Direct Co Market Cap Related Terms
MSC Industrial Direct Co Market Cap 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: Market Cap Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSC Industrial Direct Co's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
MSC Industrial Direct Co's Market Cap 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 (FRA:98M) has a Market Cap of €5,808 Mil as of Jun. 29, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #17 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's Market Cap too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Market Cap is €5,808 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #17 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Market Cap compare to POOL and XMTR?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #17 out of 158 companies for Market Cap. This places MSC Industrial Direct Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 134.65. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Market Cap among Industrial Distribution companies is 134.65, based on 158 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Market Cap is 134.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Market Cap is €5,808 Mil. 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 Market Cap is €5,808 Mil. 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M), the current Market Cap is €5,808 Mil 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:
Market Cap: €5,808 Mil
GF Value™: €80.16 vs. price of €103.90 (29.6% 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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