Is MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

Jun 25 2025 08:20 AM IST
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As of April 3, 2025, MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. is considered very expensive and overvalued, with a P/E ratio of 21 and an EV to EBITDA of 11.99, both above industry averages, and has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past year.
As of 3 April 2025, the valuation grade for MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. has moved from expensive to very expensive, indicating a significant increase in perceived overvaluation. The company is currently considered overvalued. Key ratios include a P/E ratio of 21, a Price to Book Value of 3.41, and an EV to EBITDA of 11.99, which are all above industry averages.

When compared to peers, Genuine Parts Co. has a P/E ratio of 16.70 and an EV to EBITDA of 11.31, while Pool Corp. shows a P/E of 26.38 and an EV to EBITDA of 18.63, highlighting that MSC Industrial Direct is priced higher than some of its competitors. Additionally, the company has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, with a return of 2.92% compared to the S&P 500's 10.26%, reinforcing the notion that it may be overvalued in the current market.
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