MSC Industrial Direct CoFRA:98M -0.84%81 PB Ratio is 4.90 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 3.54. GuruFocus rates FRA:98M with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 155 Industrial Distribution companies, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks worse than 88.39% on this metric.
MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc stock PB Ratio (=4.83) is close to 10-year high of 5.23.
The historical rank and industry rank for MSC Industrial Direct Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:98M'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.12 Med: 3.54 Max: 5.23
Current: 4.83
During the past 13 years, MSC Industrial Direct Co's highest PB Ratio was 5.23. The lowest was 2.12. And the median was 3.54.
FRA:98M's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 88.39% of 155
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.09
vs FRA:98M: 4.83
During the past 12 months, MSC Industrial Direct Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of MSC Industrial Direct Co was 25.10% per year. The lowest was -9.30% per year. And the median was 7.20% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
* 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.
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, MSC Industrial Direct Co's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, MSC Industrial Direct Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSC Industrial Direct Co's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) has a PB Ratio of 4.90 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 3.54. Over the past decade, MSC Industrial Direct Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.12 to 5.23. According to the industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #137 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 88.4%.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's PB Ratio too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current PB Ratio of 4.90 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 3.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.12 to a high of 5.23. The Industrial Distribution industry median PB Ratio is 1.09. MSC Industrial Direct Co's value of 4.90 is 349.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #137 out of 155 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 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSC Industrial Direct Co's PB Ratio compare to POOL and XMTR?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #137 out of 155 companies for PB Ratio. This places MSC Industrial Direct Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.09. MSC Industrial Direct Co's value of 4.90 is 349.5% above this benchmark. Historically, MSC Industrial Direct Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.12 to 5.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.54 vs. the industry median of 1.09, 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 PB Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.09, based on 155 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current PB Ratio of 4.90 is 349.5% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current PB Ratio is 4.90, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 3.54. 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 €79.79, compared to a current price of €106.70 — trading 33.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 4.90, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 3.54 and 349.5% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.09. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M), the current PB Ratio is 4.90 as of Jul. 06, 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 €106.70 is trading 33.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €79.79.
GuruFocus considers MSC Industrial Direct Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:98M:
PB Ratio: 4.90 (38% above median its 10-year median of 3.54)
GF Value™: €79.79 vs. price of €106.70 (33.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 349.5% above the Industrial Distribution median (#137 of 155)
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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