MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.
MSM is overvalued
NYSE · Industrials
FAIR PRICE
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Model: DCF 50% · Relative 30% · Consensus 20%
$124.69
MARKET PRICE
$66.82
FAIR PRICE
$57.87
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FPI RATING
Stable earnings and revenue and low debt levels, but weak profitability margins and expensive valuation relative to fundamentals.
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How we calculate this ↗MARGIN OF SAFETY
A 20% margin of safety below fair value — the conservative entry level for risk-aware investors.
SAFETY MARGIN
20%
Below fair value
ENTRY LEVEL
$53.46
Fair price × 0.80
DISTANCE
57.1%
Price to entry level
At the current price of $124.69, MSM trades 57.1% above the conservative entry level of $53.46. This entry level represents a 20% margin of safety below the calculated fair price of $66.82 — a buffer that accounts for estimation uncertainty in the valuation model.
Margin of safety is a risk management concept, not an investment recommendation. The 20% threshold follows Benjamin Graham's value investing framework. Fair price and entry levels are model-based estimates updated daily. Learn more about Margin of Safety ↗
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METHODOLOGY
How we calculate MSM's fair price
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.'s fair price of $66.82 is derived from a blended model that combines DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Industrials peers using metrics like P/E and EV/EBITDA (30%), and analyst consensus (20%). At the current market price of $124.69, MSM trades 46.4% above its calculated fair value.
DCF MODEL · 50%
Discounted free cash flow analysis based on projected cash flows, discounted at a rate reflecting MSM's risk profile.
RELATIVE · 30%
Comparing MSM's valuation multiples against Industrials peers to determine if the stock is over or undervalued relative to its industry.
ANALYST · 20%
Aggregated analyst price targets for MSM, weighted by recency and analyst accuracy.
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What is the fair price of MSM?+
Based on our blended model combining DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Industrials peers (30%), and analyst consensus (20%), the fair price for MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. is $66.82. At the current market price of $124.69, MSM trades 46.4% above its calculated fair value.
Is MSM overvalued or undervalued?+
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. is currently overvalued based on our valuation model. The stock trades at $124.69, which is 46.4% above the fair price of $66.82. The P/E ratio of 28.6x is a key metric in the valuation.
What is the margin of safety for MSM?+
With a 20% margin of safety applied to the fair price of $66.82, the conservative entry level for MSM is $53.46. At the current market price of $124.69, the stock trades 57.1% above this entry level. Margin of safety is a risk management concept from Benjamin Graham's value investing framework, not an investment recommendation.
How often is MSM's fair price updated?+
We update fair price calculations for MSM daily after market close. The current fair price of $66.82 incorporates the latest market data and sector multiples.
What factors affect MSM's fair price calculation?+
MSM's fair price of $66.82 is derived from DCF analysis (50% weight), relative valuation against Industrials peers (30% weight), and analyst consensus (20% weight). Key metrics include P/E of 28.6x, ROE of 17.7%, and dividend yield of 3.45%.
Is MSM a good buy right now?+
At $124.69, MSM trades 46.4% above our fair value estimate of $66.82. The stock is currently overvalued. ROE stands at 17.7% (strong). Fair Price Index provides valuation data — always do your own research before investing.
Does MSM pay dividends?+
MSM has a dividend yield of 3.45%.
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