MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM) — Cash Flow Quality Index
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 2.24x as of February 2026. Operating cash flow of $94.40 Million exceeds net income of $42.16 Million, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc cash flow conversion to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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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 MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc cash flow reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
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 MSM market cap.
| 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 | — |