MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) ROCE %: 25.85% (As of May. 2026)

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FRA:98M MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc FRA:98M
82 GF Score
Price €107.50
GF Value €79.85
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is MSC Industrial Direct Co ROCE %?

MSC Industrial Direct Co FRA:98M +2.58% 82 ROCE % is 25.85% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:98M with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. MSC Industrial Direct Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 25.85%.

MSC Industrial Direct Co  (FRA:98M) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

MSC Industrial Direct Co ROCE % Related Terms

MSC Industrial Direct Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MSC Industrial Direct Co's ROCE % can be seen below:

* 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 ROCE % Chart

MSC Industrial Direct Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
ROCE %
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MSC Industrial Direct Co Quarterly Data
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MSC Industrial Direct Co ROCE % Calculation

MSC Industrial Direct Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Aug. 2025 )  (A: Aug. 2024 )(A: Aug. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Aug. 2025 )  (A: Aug. 2024 )(A: Aug. 2025 )
=247.084/( ( (2233.318 - 549.122) + (2114.913 - 626.508) )/ 2 )
=247.084/( (1684.196+1488.405)/ 2 )
=247.084/1586.3005
=15.58 %

MSC Industrial Direct Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: May. 2026 )  (Q: Feb. 2026 )(Q: May. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: May. 2026 )  (Q: Feb. 2026 )(Q: May. 2026 )
=375.364/( ( (2073.391 - 599.85) + (2136.286 - 705.971) )/ 2 )
=375.364/( ( 1473.541 + 1430.315 )/ 2 )
=375.364/1451.928
=25.85 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 25.85% mean?
MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) has a ROCE % of 25.85% as of May. 2026.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's ROCE % too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current ROCE % is 25.85%. The Industrial Distribution industry median ROCE % is 9.51. MSC Industrial Direct Co's value of 25.85% is 171.8% above this industry median. Overall, MSC Industrial Direct Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSC Industrial Direct Co's ROCE % compare to POOL and XMTR?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's ROCE % of 25.85% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median ROCE % is 9.51. MSC Industrial Direct Co's value of 25.85% is 171.8% 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 ROCE % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median ROCE % among Industrial Distribution companies is 9.51, based on 158 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current ROCE % of 25.85% is 171.8% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median ROCE % is 9.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current ROCE % is 25.85%. 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 €79.85, compared to a current price of €107.50 — trading 34.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 25.85% and 171.8% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 9.51. MSC Industrial Direct Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M), the current ROCE % is 25.85% as of May. 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 €107.50 is trading 34.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €79.85. GuruFocus considers MSC Industrial Direct Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:98M:

  • ROCE %: 25.85%
  • GF Value™: €79.85 vs. price of €107.50 (34.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 171.8% above the Industrial Distribution median

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.

MSC Industrial Direct Co Business Description

Other Exchanges MSM:USA98M: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.
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