MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.61 (As of May. 2026) — 20% Above Median

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FRA:98M MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc FRA:98M
80 GF Score
Price €104.80
GF Value €79.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is MSC Industrial Direct Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

MSC Industrial Direct Co FRA:98M +1.16% 80 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.61 as of May. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 0.51. 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 95 Industrial Distribution companies, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks worse than 87.37% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. MSC Industrial Direct Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in May. 2026 was 0.61.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc is 0.80, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for MSC Industrial Direct Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:98M' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38   Med: 0.51   Max: 0.9
Current: 0.8

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of MSC Industrial Direct Co was 0.90. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.51.

FRA:98M's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
87.37% of 95 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.42 vs FRA:98M: 0.80

As of today (2026-07-13), the Dividend Yield % of MSC Industrial Direct Co is 2.84%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of MSC Industrial Direct Co was 5.99%. The lowest was 1.66%. And the median was 3.50%.

MSC Industrial Direct Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in May. 2026 was €0.75.

During the past 12 months, MSC Industrial Direct Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of MSC Industrial Direct Co was 121.00% per year. The lowest was 1.70% per year. And the median was 12.10% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

MSC Industrial Direct Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

MSC Industrial Direct Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MSC Industrial Direct Co's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

MSC Industrial Direct Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.62 0.49 0.51 0.69 0.90

MSC Industrial Direct Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.79 0.78 0.88 1.06 0.61

FRA:98M vs POOL, XMTR, SITE: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MSC Industrial Direct Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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MSC Industrial Direct Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

MSC Industrial Direct Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Aug. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Aug. 2025 )
=2.921/ 3.23
=0.90

MSC Industrial Direct Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: May. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: May. 2026 )
=0.745/ 1.224
=0.61

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.61 mean?
MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.61 as of May. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 0.90. According to the industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #83 out of 95 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 87.4%.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.61 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 0.90. The Industrial Distribution industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. MSC Industrial Direct Co's value of 0.61 is 45.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #83 out of 95 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to POOL and XMTR?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #83 out of 95 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places MSC Industrial Direct Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. MSC Industrial Direct Co's value of 0.61 is 45.2% above this benchmark. Historically, MSC Industrial Direct Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 0.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.42, MSC Industrial Direct Co has consistently been above 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.42, based on 95 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.61 is 45.2% above 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.61, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 0.51. 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 €104.80 — trading 32.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.61, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 45.2% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.42. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.61 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 (FRA:98M) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSC Industrial Direct Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €104.80 is trading 32.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €79.33. GuruFocus considers MSC Industrial Direct Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:98M:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.61 (20% above median its 10-year median of 0.51)
  • GF Value™: €79.33 vs. price of €104.80 (32.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.2% above the Industrial Distribution median (#83 of 95)

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.
80GF Score

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