MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

Latest as of February 2026: 0.068x

Based on the latest financial reports, MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.068x as of February 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($94.40 Million) by net assets ($1.39 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM) defensive interval to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.

MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1996–2025)

This chart illustrates how MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.

MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

The table below lists competitors of MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.

Company Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Beijing Jingneng Power Co Ltd
SHG:600578
0.106x
Brookfield Business Corp
NYSE:BBUC
0.041x
Huadian Power International Corp Ltd Class A
SHG:600027
0.042x
AAK AB
ST:AAK
0.014x
Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd
SHG:601618
0.019x
Loar Holdings Inc.
NYSE:LOAR
0.022x
L&K Engineering Co Ltd
TW:6139
0.599x
JBTMarel Corp
NYSE:JBTM
0.027x

Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (1996–2025)

The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc from 1996 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see MSM market cap.

Year Net Assets Operating Cash Flow Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Change
2025-08-31 $1.40 Billion $333.72 Million 0.239x -18.47%
2024-08-31 $1.40 Billion $410.70 Million 0.293x -37.47%
2023-08-31 $1.49 Billion $699.58 Million 0.469x +159.36%
2022-08-31 $1.36 Billion $246.18 Million 0.181x -6.46%
2021-08-31 $1.16 Billion $224.46 Million 0.193x -35.70%
2020-08-31 $1.32 Billion $396.74 Million 0.300x +35.74%
2019-08-31 $1.48 Billion $328.43 Million 0.221x -9.60%
2018-08-31 $1.39 Billion $339.66 Million 0.245x +21.52%
2017-08-31 $1.23 Billion $246.84 Million 0.201x -44.83%
2016-08-31 $1.10 Billion $401.10 Million 0.365x +94.86%
2015-08-31 $1.33 Billion $249.79 Million 0.187x -3.78%
2014-08-31 $1.40 Billion $272.41 Million 0.195x -16.78%
2013-08-31 $1.39 Billion $325.44 Million 0.234x +18.60%
2012-08-31 $1.19 Billion $234.28 Million 0.197x -6.65%
2011-08-31 $993.11 Million $209.96 Million 0.211x +26.96%
2010-08-31 $899.88 Million $149.86 Million 0.167x -53.01%
2009-08-31 $805.54 Million $285.45 Million 0.354x +15.38%
2008-08-31 $711.61 Million $218.56 Million 0.307x +35.34%
2007-08-31 $727.88 Million $165.18 Million 0.227x +8.66%
2006-08-31 $639.27 Million $133.51 Million 0.209x -11.47%
2005-08-31 $530.42 Million $125.13 Million 0.236x +117.95%
2004-08-31 $618.21 Million $66.92 Million 0.108x -33.98%
2003-08-31 $510.36 Million $83.68 Million 0.164x -8.30%
2002-08-31 $474.68 Million $84.87 Million 0.179x -7.05%
2001-08-31 $472.58 Million $90.91 Million 0.192x +298.25%
2000-08-31 $421.67 Million $20.37 Million 0.048x +418.07%
1999-08-31 $355.60 Million $-5.40 Million -0.015x -110.44%
1998-08-31 $321.80 Million $46.80 Million 0.145x -12.68%
1997-08-31 $275.00 Million $45.80 Million 0.167x +193.03%
1996-08-31 $172.60 Million $-30.90 Million -0.179x --

About MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc

NYSE:MSM USA Industrial Distribution
Market Cap
$6.60 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#3046 Global
#1071 in USA
Share Price
$118.18
Change (1 day)
-1.00%
52-Week Range
$81.08 - $119.37
All Time High
$119.37
About

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