MSM (MSC Industrial Direct Co) Momentum Rank: 6 (As of Sep. 01, 2026) — 25% Below Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

MSM MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc MSM
81 GF Score
Price $118.88
GF Value $93.16
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is MSC Industrial Direct Co Momentum Rank?

MSC Industrial Direct Co MSM -0.27% 81 Momentum Rank is 6 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates MSM with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $93.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

MSC Industrial Direct Co has the Momentum Rank of 6.

Momentum Rank measures the strength and persistence of a stock's price movement over time, rated on a scale of 1 to 10.

For Momentum Rank, we considered the residual momentum concept that was widely studied by Blitz and his colleagues as well as by Nobel Prize laureates Fama and French. However, we did not find any significant differences in the performances of stocks with different ranks of residual momentum. Therefore, we use traditional momentum instead.

Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio and other momentum indicators. The standardized momentum ratio is the average of the performances from 12 months ago to 1 month ago and 6 months ago to 1 month ago, divided by the beta of the stock over the past 12 months. To calculate the momentum ratio today, we would use the average of the two performance numbers.

For momentum, we found that stock price performance does not have a monotonic correlation with the momentum ratio. The stocks with the highest momentum ratios perform worse than those at about the 70th percentile. Therefore, for the momentum rank, we ranked the stocks at about the 70th percentile of the momentum ratio as the highest at 10.

A higher score reflects strong price momentum and indicates greater potential for superior performance. Conversely, a lower score indicates that momentum is either too high or too low, and stocks tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

MSC Industrial Direct Co Momentum Rank Related Terms

MSM vs POOL, XMTR, CNM: Momentum Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where MSC Industrial Direct Co's Momentum Rank falls into.


MSM
81GF Score
MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc MSM
Momentum Rank is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Momentum Rank →
What does a Momentum Rank of 6 mean?
MSC Industrial Direct Co (MSM) has a Momentum Rank of 6 as of Sep. 01, 2026. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's Momentum Rank too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Momentum Rank of 6 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, MSC Industrial Direct Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSC Industrial Direct Co's Momentum Rank compare to POOL and XMTR?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's Momentum Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. Historically, MSC Industrial Direct Co's own Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Momentum Rank for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Momentum Rank depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Momentum Rank 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 Momentum Rank mean?
A high Momentum Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Momentum Rank is 6, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $93.16, compared to a current price of $118.88 — trading 27.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Momentum Rank is 6, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Momentum Rank calculated?
Momentum Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSC Industrial Direct Co (MSM), the current Momentum Rank is 6 as of Sep. 01, 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 $118.88 is trading 27.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $93.16. GuruFocus considers MSC Industrial Direct Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MSM:

  • Momentum Rank: 6 (25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $93.16 vs. price of $118.88 (27.6% 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

Get the complete analysis for MSM

Momentum Rank is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$118.88
Price
$93.16
GF Value