MSM MSC Industrial Direct Co Forecast, Technical & Fundamental Analysis

Momentum Indicator for MSM turns positive, indicating new upward trend

MSM saw its Momentum Indicator move above the 0 level on September 14, 2026. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new upward move. Traders may want to consider buying the stock or buying call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 87 similar instances where the indicator turned positive. In 53 of the 87 cases, the stock moved higher in the following days. The odds of a move higher are at 61%.

Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for MSM just turned positive on September 09, 2026. Looking at past instances where MSM's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 27 of 49 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 55%.

Following a +1.44% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where MSM advanced for three days, in 183 of 333 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 55%.

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator has been in the overbought zone for 1 day. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.

MSM moved below its 50-day moving average on September 21, 2026 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 August 24, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In 9 of 20 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 45%.

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 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 56%.

The Aroon Indicator for MSM entered a downward trend on September 14, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 22 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 68, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 25 (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 (4.808) is normal, around the industry mean (7.893). P/E Ratio (29.519) is within average values for comparable stocks, (134.017). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.493) is also within normal values, averaging (2.513). MSM has a moderately high Dividend Yield (0.029) as compared to the industry average of (0.009). P/S Ratio (1.724) is also within normal values, averaging (3.013).

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 29 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding 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 Price Growth Rating for this company is 41 (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.

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 50 (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 52 (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.