MSM (MSC Industrial Direct Co) 6-Month Price Index: 1.32 (As of Aug. 15, 2026)

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MSM MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc MSM
81 GF Score
Price $123.82
GF Value $90.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is MSC Industrial Direct Co 6-Month Price Index?

MSC Industrial Direct Co MSM +2.09% 81 6-Month Price Index is 1.32 as of Aug. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates MSM with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $90.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago. It’s calculated by current share price divided by share price 6-months ago. As of today (2026-08-15), MSC Industrial Direct Co's 6-Month Price Index is 1.32.

MSC Industrial Direct Co  (NYSE:MSM) 6-Month Price Index Explanation

Price Index (PI) also called momentum. Strategies involving Price Index are also known as momentum strategies as they allow investors to profit from a company’s stock price. 6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago.

The investment strategy for momentum investors is to buy winners and sell losers. That is, buy stocks that performed well and sell stocks that performed poorly in the past.

MSC Industrial Direct Co 6-Month Price Index Related Terms

MSM vs POOL, CNM, REZI: 6-Month Price Index Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, MSC Industrial Direct Co's 6-Month Price Index, along with its competitors' market caps and 6-Month Price Index 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.

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MSC Industrial Direct Co  (NYSE:MSM) 6-Month Price Index Calculation

6-Month Price Index is calculated as following:

6-Month Price Index=Current Share Price / Share Price 6-Months Ago

* 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.

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What does a 6-Month Price Index of 1.32 mean?
MSC Industrial Direct Co (MSM) has a 6-Month Price Index of 1.32 as of Aug. 15, 2026. 6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's 6-Month Price Index too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current 6-Month Price Index is 1.32. 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 6-Month Price Index compare to POOL and CNM?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's 6-Month Price Index of 1.32 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 6-Month Price Index for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good 6-Month Price Index depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, 6-Month Price Index 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 6-Month Price Index mean?
A high 6-Month Price Index can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current 6-Month Price Index is 1.32. 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 6-Month Price Index is 1.32. 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 6-Month Price Index calculated?
6-Month Price Index is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSC Industrial Direct Co (MSM), the current 6-Month Price Index is 1.32 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:

  • 6-Month Price Index: 1.32
  • GF Value™: $90.99 vs. price of $123.82 (36.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 8 warning signs

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.

MSC Industrial Direct Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 98M: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.
81GF Score

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