MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM) — Cash Flow Quality Index
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 0.58x as of November 2025. Operating cash flow of $29.41 Million is below net income of $51.11 Million, suggesting accrual-heavy earnings not yet converted to cash. Explore MSM strategic capital deployment ratio to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
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MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc Cash Flow Quality Index (1996–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc across 30 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check MSM goodwill-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (1996–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM) total market value.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.67x | $333.72 Million | $199.33 Million | ▲ +5.4% |
| 2024 | 1.59x | $410.70 Million | $258.59 Million | ▼ -22.1% |
| 2023 | 2.04x | $699.58 Million | $343.11 Million | ▲ +182.0% |
| 2022 | 0.72x | $246.18 Million | $340.48 Million | ▼ -29.8% |
| 2021 | 1.03x | $224.46 Million | $217.94 Million | ▼ -34.6% |
| 2020 | 1.58x | $396.74 Million | $251.76 Million | ▲ +38.5% |
| 2019 | 1.14x | $328.43 Million | $288.75 Million | ▲ +10.1% |
| 2018 | 1.03x | $339.66 Million | $328.84 Million | ▼ -3.4% |
| 2017 | 1.07x | $246.84 Million | $230.81 Million | ▼ -38.6% |
| 2016 | 1.74x | $401.10 Million | $230.31 Million | ▲ +60.3% |
| 2015 | 1.09x | $249.79 Million | $229.96 Million | ▼ -6.5% |
| 2014 | 1.16x | $272.41 Million | $234.44 Million | ▼ -15.7% |
| 2013 | 1.38x | $325.44 Million | $236.21 Million | ▲ +51.1% |
| 2012 | 0.91x | $234.28 Million | $256.92 Million | ▼ -5.0% |
| 2011 | 0.96x | $209.96 Million | $218.79 Million | ▼ -3.7% |
| 2010 | 1.00x | $149.86 Million | $150.37 Million | ▼ -56.3% |
| 2009 | 2.28x | $285.45 Million | $125.12 Million | ▲ +104.8% |
| 2008 | 1.11x | $218.56 Million | $196.24 Million | ▲ +17.3% |
| 2007 | 0.95x | $165.18 Million | $173.93 Million | ▼ -3.0% |
| 2006 | 0.98x | $133.51 Million | $136.39 Million | ▼ -12.2% |
| 2005 | 1.11x | $125.13 Million | $112.27 Million | ▲ +35.2% |
| 2004 | 0.82x | $66.92 Million | $81.16 Million | ▼ -48.7% |
| 2003 | 1.61x | $83.68 Million | $52.09 Million | ▼ -31.1% |
| 2002 | 2.33x | $84.87 Million | $36.41 Million | ▲ +4.0% |
| 2001 | 2.24x | $90.91 Million | $40.55 Million | ▲ +482.6% |
| 2000 | 0.38x | $20.37 Million | $52.93 Million | ▲ +448.5% |
| 1999 | -0.11x | $-5.40 Million | $48.90 Million | ▼ -111.2% |
| 1998 | 0.99x | $46.80 Million | $47.30 Million | ▼ -22.2% |
| 1997 | 1.27x | $45.80 Million | $36.00 Million | ▲ +184.8% |
| 1996 | -1.50x | $-30.90 Million | $20.60 Million | — |