MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) Tariff Resilience Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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FRA:98M MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc FRA:98M
80 GF Score
Price €107.50
GF Value €79.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is MSC Industrial Direct Co Tariff Resilience Score?

MSC Industrial Direct Co FRA:98M +2.58% 80 Tariff Resilience Score is 4 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:98M with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Industrial Distribution companies, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks better than 80.52% on this metric.

MSC Industrial Direct Co has the Tariff Resilience Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Average Resilient.

MSC Industrial Direct Co has Relies on a global supply chain for industrial products. Vulnerable to tariffs on imports, but has some pricing power and alternative supplier options to mitigate impacts.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes MSC Industrial Direct Co might have Average Resilient.

MSC Industrial Direct Co  (FRA:98M) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

MSC Industrial Direct Co Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

FRA:98M vs POOL, XMTR, SITE: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where MSC Industrial Direct Co's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 4 mean?
MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 4 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #30 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's Tariff Resilience Score too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #30 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MSC Industrial Direct Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSC Industrial Direct Co's Tariff Resilience Score compare to POOL and XMTR?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #30 out of 154 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places MSC Industrial Direct Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tariff Resilience Score for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. 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 €79.33, compared to a current price of €107.50 — trading 35.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. MSC Industrial Direct Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 4 as of Jul. 14, 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 35.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €79.33. GuruFocus considers MSC Industrial Direct Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:98M:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €79.33 vs. price of €107.50 (35.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 8 warning signs

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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