During the past 12 months, MSC Industrial Direct Co's average Total Assets Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Total Assets Growth Rate was -3.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Total Assets Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Total Assets Growth Rate was 2.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, MSC Industrial Direct Co's highest 3-Year average Total Assets Growth Rate was 25.90%. The lowest was -4.40%. And the median was 4.20%.
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The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 2026) data.
In the article Joining The Dark Side: Pirates, Spies and Short Sellers, James Montier reported that In their US sample covering the period 1968-2003, Cooper et al find that firms with low asset growth outperformed firms with high asset growth by an astounding 20% p.a. equally weighted. Even when controlling for market, size and style, low asset growth firms outperformed high asset growth firms by 13% p.a. Therefore a company with fast asset growth may underperform.
Total Assets is linked to total revenue through Asset Turnover.
MSC Industrial Direct Co's Asset Turnover for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is
* 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.
Therefore, if a company grows its Total Assets faster than its Revenue, the Asset Turnover will decline. This might be a warning sign for the business.
MSC Industrial Direct Co Total Assets Related Terms
MSC Industrial Direct Co Total Assets Historical 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.
From the capital sources of the assets, some of the assets are funded through shareholder's paid in capital and retained earnings of the business. Others are funded through borrowed money.
MSC Industrial Direct Co's Total Assets for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (FRA:98M) has a Total Assets of €2,136 Mil as of May. 2026. The total amount of assets as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's Total Assets too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Total Assets is €2,136 Mil. 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 Total Assets compare to POOL and XMTR?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's Total Assets of €2,136 Mil 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 Total Assets for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Total Assets depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Total Assets 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 Total Assets mean?
A high Total Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of assets as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Total Assets is €2,136 Mil. 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 €79.79, compared to a current price of €106.70 — trading 33.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Assets is €2,136 Mil. 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 Total Assets calculated?
Total Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSC Industrial Direct Co (FRA:98M), the current Total Assets is €2,136 Mil 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 €106.70 is trading 33.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €79.79.
GuruFocus considers MSC Industrial Direct Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:98M:
Total Assets: €2,136 Mil
GF Value™: €79.79 vs. price of €106.70 (33.7% above fair value)
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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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