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3-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-15), MSC Industrial Direct Co's 3-1 Month Momentum % is 16.19%.
The industry rank for MSC Industrial Direct Co's 3-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
MSM's 3-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 85.71% of 154
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.565
vs MSM: 16.19
MSC Industrial Direct Co (NYSE:MSM) 3-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 3-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past three months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
MSC Industrial Direct Co 3-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
MSM vs POOL, CNM, REZI: 3-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, MSC Industrial Direct Co's 3-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 3-1 Month Momentum % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, MSC Industrial Direct Co's 3-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSC Industrial Direct Co's 3-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
MSC Industrial Direct Co (NYSE:MSM) 3-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
3-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 3-month ago
- 1 )
*
100 %
* 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 (MSM) has a 3-1 Month Momentum % of 16.19% as of Aug. 15, 2026. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #22 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's 3-1 Month Momentum % too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 16.19%. The Industrial Distribution industry median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 0.57. MSC Industrial Direct Co's value of 16.19% is 2765.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #22 out of 154 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 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSC Industrial Direct Co's 3-1 Month Momentum % compare to POOL and CNM?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #22 out of 154 companies for 3-1 Month Momentum %. This places MSC Industrial Direct Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 0.57. MSC Industrial Direct Co's value of 16.19% is 2765.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-1 Month Momentum % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median 3-1 Month Momentum % among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.57, based on 154 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current 3-1 Month Momentum % of 16.19% is 2765.5% 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 3-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 3-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 0.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 16.19%. 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 (MSM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $90.99, compared to a current price of $123.82 — trading 36.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 16.19% and 2765.5% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.57. 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 3-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSC Industrial Direct Co (MSM), the current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 16.19% as of Aug. 15, 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 (MSM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSC Industrial Direct Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $123.82 is trading 36.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $90.99.
GuruFocus considers MSC Industrial Direct Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MSM:
3-1 Month Momentum %: 16.19%
GF Value™: $90.99 vs. price of $123.82 (36.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2765.5% above the Industrial Distribution median (#22 of 154)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSM 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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