MSC Industrial Direct CoFRA:98M -0.84%81 PEG Ratio is 143.80 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 2947% above its 10-year median of 4.72. 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 90 Industrial Distribution companies, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks worse than 100% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for MSC Industrial Direct Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:98M'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.51 Med: 4.72 Max: 141.8
Current: 141.8
During the past 13 years, MSC Industrial Direct Co's highest PEG Ratio was 141.80. The lowest was 2.51. And the median was 4.72.
FRA:98M's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 100% of 90
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.445
vs FRA:98M: 141.80
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
MSC Industrial Direct Co PEG Ratio Related Terms
MSC Industrial Direct Co PEG Ratio 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.
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, MSC Industrial Direct Co's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, MSC Industrial Direct Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSC Industrial Direct Co's PEG Ratio falls into.
* 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) has a PEG Ratio of 143.80 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. This is 2947% above median its historical median of 4.72. Over the past decade, MSC Industrial Direct Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 2.51 to 141.80. According to the industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #90 out of 90 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's PEG Ratio too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current PEG Ratio of 143.80 is 2947% above median its 10-year median of 4.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.51 to a high of 141.80. The Industrial Distribution industry median PEG Ratio is 1.45. MSC Industrial Direct Co's value of 143.80 is 9851.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #90 out of 90 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 PEG Ratio compare to POOL and XMTR?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #90 out of 90 companies for PEG Ratio. This places MSC Industrial Direct Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.45. MSC Industrial Direct Co's value of 143.80 is 9851.6% above this benchmark. Historically, MSC Industrial Direct Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 2.51 to 141.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.72 vs. the industry median of 1.45, 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 PEG Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median PEG Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.45, based on 90 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current PEG Ratio of 143.80 is 9851.6% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current PEG Ratio is 143.80, which is 2947% above median its own 10-year median of 4.72. 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 PEG Ratio is 143.80, which is 2947% above median its 10-year median of 4.72 and 9851.6% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.45. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M), the current PEG Ratio is 143.80 as of Jul. 05, 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:
PEG Ratio: 143.80 (2947% above median its 10-year median of 4.72)
GF Value™: €79.79 vs. price of €106.70 (33.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9851.6% above the Industrial Distribution median (#90 of 90)
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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