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Stock ticker: NYSE
AS OF
Apr 2, 04:59 PM (EDT)
Price
$79.33
Change
+$1.51 (+1.94%)
Capitalization
5.46B

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MSC Industrial Direct is one of the largest industrial distributors with a focus on metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations products and services... Show more

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Apr 01, 2025

Momentum Indicator for MSM turns negative, indicating new downward trend

MSM saw its Momentum Indicator move below the 0 level on April 01, 2025. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new downward move. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 80 similar instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 80 cases, the stock moved further down in the following days. The odds of a decline are at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 68 cases where MSM's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

MSM moved below its 50-day moving average on March 28, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

The 10-day moving average for MSM crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on March 05, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 18 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where MSM declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator for MSM entered a downward trend on February 27, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for MSM just turned positive on March 20, 2025. Looking at past instances where MSM's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 43 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where MSM advanced for three days, in of 331 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

MSM may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (3.885) is normal, around the industry mean (4.278). P/E Ratio (17.226) is within average values for comparable stocks, (34.609). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.810) is also within normal values, averaging (2.470). Dividend Yield (0.034) settles around the average of (0.025) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.362) is also within normal values, averaging (1.551).

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 56, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. MSM’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

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published Dividends

MSM paid dividends on January 29, 2025

MSC Industrial Direct Co MSM Stock Dividends
А dividend of $0.85 per share was paid with a record date of January 29, 2025, and an ex-dividend date of January 15, 2025. Read more...
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Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST).

Industry description

Companies in this industry handle the wholesale shipments for the manufacturer of a product. They have warehouses and distribution centers, and they ship products directly to the retailer. Digitization, increasing competition, emerging customer demand, and product innovation are some of shifts that the industry has been facing in recent times – something that is potentially creating needs/opportunities for business model revisions or transformations. Data, analytics, and technology are becoming increasingly important for whole distributors in anticipating and analyzing consumer needs, and therefore planning their business strategies accordingly. Fastenal Company, W.W. Grainger, Inc., Genuine Parts Company and Pool Corporation are some of the largest names in the business.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Wholesale Distributors Industry is 8.02B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 70.2K to 49.98B. GWW holds the highest valuation in this group at 49.98B. The lowest valued company is SCOO at 70.2K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Wholesale Distributors Industry was -1%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 1%, and the average quarterly price growth was -6%. TRNS experienced the highest price growth at 4%, while HPURF experienced the biggest fall at -10%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Wholesale Distributors Industry was 4%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 26% and the average quarterly volume growth was 54%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 49
P/E Growth Rating: 48
Price Growth Rating: 63
SMR Rating: 62
Profit Risk Rating: 56
Seasonality Score: 6 (-100 ... +100)
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a company which markets tools and industrial products

Industry WholesaleDistributors

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Industry
Wholesale Distributors
Address
515 Broadhollow Road
Phone
+1 516 812-2000
Employees
6994
Web
https://www.mscdirect.com