MSC Industrial Direct Co's ROE % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 23.07%. MSC Industrial Direct Co's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 4.32.
MSC Industrial Direct Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 5.34%.
MSC Industrial Direct Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms
MSC Industrial Direct Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data
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MSC Industrial Direct Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart
FRA:98M vs POOL, XMTR, SITE: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, MSC Industrial Direct Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, MSC Industrial Direct Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSC Industrial Direct Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.
What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 5.34% mean?
MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 5.34% as of May. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.34%. Overall, MSC Industrial Direct Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSC Industrial Direct Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to POOL and XMTR?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 5.34% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.34%. 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 €78.03, compared to a current price of €103.20 — trading 32.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.34%. MSC Industrial Direct Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.34% 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 €103.20 is trading 32.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €78.03.
GuruFocus considers MSC Industrial Direct Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:98M:
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 5.34%
GF Value™: €78.03 vs. price of €103.20 (32.3% above fair value)
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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