MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc - Asset Resilience Ratio
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 1.88% as of February 2026. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing. Check how strategically is MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc's equity deployed to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
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Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2004–2025)
This chart shows how MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. See MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc balance sheet quality to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Liquid Assets Composition Over Time
This chart breaks down MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM) market capitalisation.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $46.19 Million | 1.88% |
| Short-term Investments | $0.00 | 0% |
| Total Liquid Assets | $46.19 Million | 1.88% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Limited Liquidity: MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc maintains only 1.88% of assets in liquid form.
- This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
- The company primarily holds liquidity in cash and equivalents rather than short-term investments.
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio
Compare MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.
| Company | Industry | Asset Resilience Ratio |
|---|---|---|
|
Russel Metals Inc.
TO:RUS |
Industrial Distribution | 4.27% |
|
PT Satu Visi Putra Tbk
JK:VISI |
Industrial Distribution | 0.20% |
|
Reece Ltd
AU:REH |
Industrial Distribution | 2.57% |
|
Stealth Group Holdings Ltd
AU:SGI |
Industrial Distribution | 3.59% |
|
Coventry Group Ltd
AU:CYG |
Industrial Distribution | 2.52% |
|
Saferoads Holdings Ltd
AU:SRH |
Industrial Distribution | 40.75% |
|
Andritz AG
VI:ANDR |
Industrial Distribution | 2.51% |
|
Frauenthal Holding AG
VI:FKA |
Industrial Distribution | 1.78% |
Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (2004–2025)
The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-31 | 2.28% | $56.23 Million | $2.46 Billion | +1.08pp |
| 2024-08-31 | 1.20% | $29.59 Million | $2.46 Billion | -0.77pp |
| 2023-08-31 | 1.97% | $50.05 Million | $2.54 Billion | +0.37pp |
| 2022-08-31 | 1.60% | $43.54 Million | $2.73 Billion | -0.05pp |
| 2021-08-31 | 1.65% | $40.54 Million | $2.46 Billion | -3.61pp |
| 2020-08-31 | 5.26% | $125.21 Million | $2.38 Billion | +3.86pp |
| 2019-08-31 | 1.40% | $32.29 Million | $2.31 Billion | -0.62pp |
| 2018-08-31 | 2.02% | $46.22 Million | $2.29 Billion | +1.25pp |
| 2017-08-31 | 0.77% | $16.08 Million | $2.10 Billion | -1.80pp |
| 2016-08-31 | 2.56% | $52.89 Million | $2.06 Billion | -- |
| 2015-08-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $2.10 Billion | -- |
| 2014-08-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $2.06 Billion | -- |
| 2013-08-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $1.94 Billion | -- |
| 2012-08-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $1.44 Billion | -- |
| 2011-08-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $1.24 Billion | -- |
| 2005-08-31 | 0.65% | $4.25 Million | $651.60 Million | -0.17pp |
| 2004-08-31 | 0.82% | $6.00 Million | $729.39 Million | -- |
About MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company's metalworking and MRO products include cutting tools, abrasives, machining fluids, measuring instruments, metalworking products, m… Read more