MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc

NYSE:MSM USA Industrial Distribution
Market Cap
$4.99 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#3217 Global
#2149 in USA
Share Price
$89.44
Change (1 day)
-1.96%
52-Week Range
$70.15 - $95.56
All Time High
$100.26
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

MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM) - Total Assets

Latest total assets as of November 2025: $2.49 Billion USD

Based on the latest financial reports, MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM) holds total assets worth $2.49 Billion USD as of November 2025.

Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments.

MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc - Total Assets Trend (1996–2025)

This chart illustrates how MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc’s total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total assets.

MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (August 2025)

MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc's total assets of $2.49 Billion consist of 49.8% current assets and 50.2% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (USD) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents $56.23 Million 2.3%
Accounts Receivable $423.31 Million 17.2%
Inventory $644.09 Million 26.2%
Property, Plant & Equipment $399.17 Million 16.2%
Intangible Assets $85.45 Million 3.5%
Goodwill $723.70 Million 29.4%

Asset Composition Trend (1996–2025)

This chart illustrates how MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution.

Key Asset Composition Facts

  • Current vs. Non-Current Assets: MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc's current assets represent 49.8% of total assets in 2025, a decrease from 80.1% in 1996.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 2.3% of total assets in 2025, up from 0.6% in 1996.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 32.0% of total assets, an increase from 3.0% in 1996.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is goodwill at 29.4% of total assets.

MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc based on total assets are shown below.

Company Country Total Assets
China National Complete Plant Import & Export Corp Ltd
SHE:000151
China CN¥2.20 Billion
Gs Global
KO:001250
Korea ₩1.37 Trillion
Sam Yung Tradi
KO:002810
Korea ₩755.63 Billion
Hae In
KO:003010
Korea ₩252.85 Billion
Nexgram Holdings Bhd
KLSE:0096
Malaysia RM156.86 Million
Playgram Co. Ltd
KO:009810
Korea ₩295.37 Billion
UNITRAD
KLSE:0247
Malaysia RM1.16 Billion
Yew Lee Pacific Group Berhad
KLSE:0248
Malaysia RM82.73 Million

MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc - Asset Efficiency Metrics

Asset efficiency metrics measure how effectively a company uses its assets to generate revenue and profits. These indicators help investors evaluate management's ability to deploy capital efficiently.

Asset Turnover Ratio

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate sales

Historical Range: 1.32 - 1.58

Strong asset utilization - MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc generates 1.53x its asset value in annual revenue.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profits

Historical Range: 8.10% - 14.38%

Solid ROA - For every $100 in assets, MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc generates $8.10 in net profit.

MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.

Key Liquidity Metrics

Metric Current 1 Year Ago 5 Years Ago
Current Ratio 1.73 1.93 2.14
Quick Ratio 0.82 0.91 1.18
Cash Ratio 0.06 0.09 0.00
Working Capital $533.22 Million $ 580.10 Million $ 632.14 Million

MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.

Key Valuation Metrics

Current Price-to-Book Ratio 3.80
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 1.66
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) 0.0%
Total Assets $2.46 Billion
Market Capitalization $4.08 Billion USD

Valuation Analysis

Above Book Valuation: The market values MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc's assets above their book value (1.66 x), reflecting positive investor sentiment about the company's future prospects.

Slight Asset Contraction: MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc's assets decreased by 0.0% over the past year, which may reflect streamlining or optimization of resources.

Annual Total Assets for MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (1996–2025)

The table below shows the annual total assets of MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc from 1996 to 2025.

Year Total Assets Change
2025-08-31 $2.46 Billion -0.01%
2024-08-31 $2.46 Billion -3.22%
2023-08-31 $2.54 Billion -6.79%
2022-08-31 $2.73 Billion +10.86%
2021-08-31 $2.46 Billion +3.34%
2020-08-31 $2.38 Billion +3.08%
2019-08-31 $2.31 Billion +0.98%
2018-08-31 $2.29 Billion +9.04%
2017-08-31 $2.10 Billion +1.64%
2016-08-31 $2.06 Billion -1.73%
2015-08-31 $2.10 Billion +1.96%
2014-08-31 $2.06 Billion +6.06%
2013-08-31 $1.94 Billion +34.48%
2012-08-31 $1.44 Billion +16.11%
2011-08-31 $1.24 Billion +7.90%
2010-08-31 $1.15 Billion -0.36%
2009-08-31 $1.16 Billion +4.97%
2008-08-31 $1.10 Billion +2.55%
2007-08-31 $1.08 Billion +6.02%
2006-08-31 $1.01 Billion +55.66%
2005-08-31 $651.60 Million -10.66%
2004-08-31 $729.39 Million +17.84%
2003-08-31 $618.97 Million +9.95%
2002-08-31 $562.95 Million +1.63%
2001-08-31 $553.91 Million -4.66%
2000-08-31 $580.97 Million +12.94%
1999-08-31 $514.40 Million +28.06%
1998-08-31 $401.70 Million +19.98%
1997-08-31 $334.80 Million +26.10%
1996-08-31 $265.50 Million --