MSM - NYSE
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.
$117.21
+0.99%MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. Its MRO products include cutting tools, measuring instruments, tooling components, metalworking products, fasteners, flat stock products, raw materials, abrasives, machinery hand and power tools, safety and janitorial supplies, plumbing supplies, materials handling products, power transmission components, and electrical supplies. The company offers approximately 1.9 million stock-keeping units through its catalogs and brochures; e-commerce channels, including its Website, mscdirect.com; inventory management solutions; and call-centers and branches. It operates through a distribution network of 28 branch offices, 11 customer fulfilment centers, and seven regional inventory centers. The company serves individual machine shops, Fortune 1000 manufacturing companies, and government agencies, as well as manufacturers of various sizes. MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Melville, New York.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotMSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Cash Conversion Engine
Cash Flow Quality Analysis
FCF Conversion Rate
Excellent cash generation. The company converts earnings to cash at or above 100%, indicating high-quality earnings.
CapEx Intensity
Moderate capital requirements typical of many stable businesses. Healthy balance between reinvestment and cash generation.
FCF Growth Trend
Significant FCF decline raises concerns. Urgent review needed of operational performance and capital allocation.
Working Capital Impact
Working capital inflow boosted cash flow. Efficient management of receivables, inventory, and payables contributing positively.
Cash Flow Quality Insight
Asset-light with strong cash conversion: Low capital requirements combined with efficient cash generation creates significant shareholder value through dividends, buybacks, or strategic investments.
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Cash Flow Statement
MSM • NYSE
| MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Cash Flow Statement | Aug 2025 | Aug 2024 | Sep 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2022 | Aug 2022 | Aug 2021 | Aug 2021 | Aug 2020 | Aug 2019 | Aug 2018 | Aug 2017 | Aug 2016 | Aug 2015 | Aug 2014 | Aug 2013 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2011 | Aug 2010 | Aug 2009 |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
199.3M | 258.6M | 343.2M | 343.2M | 339.8M | 339.8M | 216.9M | 216.9M | 251.1M | 288.7M | 328.8M | 230.8M | 230.3M | 230M | 234.4M | 236.2M | 256.9M | 218.8M | 150.4M | 125.1M | |
90.2M | 82.5M | 74.7M | 74.7M | 87.1M | 87.1M | 86.7M | 86.7M | 91.4M | 65M | 62.6M | 62.6M | 71.5M | 69.4M | 64.6M | 49.2M | 34.7M | 29.2M | 26M | 27M | |
-2.9M | 9.7M | 6.7M | 6.7M | 10.8M | 10.8M | -13.6M | -13.6M | 7.7M | 14.3M | -19.6M | 13.5M | 15M | 15M | 11.8M | 6.4M | 2.8M | 15.3M | 6.5M | 4.4M | |
42.8M | 28.2M | 50.8M | 50.8M | 20.1M | 20.1M | 74.6M | 74.6M | 29.8M | 27.9M | 23.3M | 22.8M | 21.5M | 20.1M | 20.2M | 16.9M | 17.2M | 10.3M | 10.7M | 13.4M | |
(60.3M) | (79.1M) | (107M) | (107M) | (117M) | (117M) | (73.1M) | (73.1M) | (68.9M) | (79.3M) | (100.5M) | (121.7M) | (128M) | -123M | (128.6M) | (130.3M) | (145.7M) | (109M) | (77.7M) | (65.9M) | |
4.3M | 31.7M | 224.1M | 224.1M | -211.6M | -211.6M | -140.2M | -140.2M | 16.7M | -67.5M | -55.5M | -82.8M | 62.8M | -84.6M | -58.6M | 16.8M | -77.3M | -63.5M | -43.7M | 115.6M | |
333.7M | 410.7M | 699.6M | 699.6M | 246.2M | 246.2M | 224.5M | 224.5M | 396.7M | 328.4M | 339.7M | 246.8M | 401.1M | 249.8M | 272.4M | 325.4M | 234.3M | 210M | 149.9M | 285.4M | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
-92.8M | -99.4M | -92.5M | -92.5M | -61.4M | -61.4M | -53.7M | -53.7M | -47M | -51.8M | -44.9M | -46.5M | -87.9M | -51.4M | -70.6M | -89.3M | -47.7M | -25.5M | -30.3M | -22.7M | |
(29.5M) | -24M | -20.2M | -20.2M | -33.1M | -33.1M | -21.9M | -21.9M | -2.2M | -10.7M | -87M | -42.3M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (1.4M) | -548.8M | -33.5M | -28.9M | (0.0) | (448K) | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -25M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 27M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
-63.3M | -123.4M | -112.7M | -112.7M | -94.5M | -94.5M | -75.6M | -75.6M | -49.2M | -35.5M | -131.9M | -88.9M | -87.9M | -51.4M | -94.2M | -638M | -81.1M | -54.4M | -30.3M | -22.3M | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
-26.9M | -173.7M | -62.7M | -62.7M | 11.6M | 11.6M | -37.5M | -37.5M | 14.4M | -64.4M | -53.7M | -18.1M | -372.3M | -18M | -166.9M | 21.7M | -22.3M | -28.6M | -22.8M | 7.6M | |
-23M | 49.9M | -342.2M | -342.2M | 7M | 7M | 186.5M | 186.5M | 194M | -97.4M | 2M | -74.5M | 178.2M | 91.2M | 57M | 248.2M | -193K | 0.0 | -154.1M | -39.7M | |
-189.7M | -187.3M | -176.7M | -176.7M | -167.4M | -167.4M | -362.7M | -362.7M | -444.2M | -145.7M | -125.4M | -102.2M | -105.8M | -284.2M | -82.6M | -75.9M | -63M | -119.3M | -51.7M | -49.9M | |
-39.3M | -187.7M | -95.8M | -95.8M | -27.4M | -27.4M | -71.3M | -71.3M | -3.4M | -84.6M | -82.4M | -49.2M | -383.8M | -33.4M | -191.4M | -3.8M | -48.1M | -69.3M | -48.2M | -1.2M | |
-4M | 3.7M | 1.2M | 1.2M | 606K | 606K | -20.2M | -20.2M | -18.9M | 903K | -491K | 0.0 | 1.5M | 4M | 5.5M | 6M | 4.9M | -32.9M | 4.8M | 1.8M | |
-243.6M | -307.4M | -580.4M | -580.4M | -148.1M | -148.1M | -233.8M | -233.8M | -254.7M | -306.5M | -177.6M | -194.7M | -298.4M | -207M | -187M | 200.1M | -80.6M | -180.8M | -223.9M | -80.3M | |
CASH FLOW SUMMARY | ||||||||||||||||||||
-211K | -412K | 8K | 8K | -549K | -549K | 356K | 356K | 81K | -355K | -19K | -9K | -182K | -228K | 117K | -54K | -30K | 46K | -30K | -162K | |
26.6M | -20.5M | 6.5M | 6.5M | 3M | 3M | -84.7M | -84.7M | 92.9M | -13.9M | 30.1M | -36.8M | 14.6M | -8.9M | -8.7M | -112.6M | 72.5M | -25.2M | -104.4M | 182.7M | |
29.6M | 50.1M | 43.5M | 43.5M | 40.5M | 40.5M | 125.2M | 125.2M | 32.3M | 46.2M | 16.1M | 52.9M | 38.3M | 47.2M | 55.9M | 168.5M | 96M | 121.2M | 225.6M | 42.8M | |
56.2M | 29.6M | 50.1M | 50.1M | 43.5M | 43.5M | 40.5M | 40.5M | 125.2M | 32.3M | 46.2M | 16.1M | 52.9M | 38.3M | 47.2M | 55.9M | 168.5M | 96M | 121.2M | 225.6M | |
240.9M | 311.3M | 607.1M | 607.1M | 184.8M | 184.8M | 170.7M | 170.7M | 349.7M | 276.7M | 294.7M | 200.3M | 313.2M | 198.4M | 201.8M | 236.2M | 186.6M | 184.5M | 119.6M | 262.7M |
SEC Filings
MSM - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 15, 2026 | April 10, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q1 Q1 | April 01, 2026 | February 28, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 19, 2026 | March 19, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 02, 2026 | March 02, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | January 21, 2026 | January 21, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q4 Q4 | January 07, 2026 | November 29, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | January 07, 2026 | January 07, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | January 05, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K/A 8-K/A 2025 (Amended) N/A | January 05, 2026 | October 20, 2025 | 2025 |
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