MSC Industrial Direct , Inc. Profit Margin

MSC Industrial Direct , Inc. posts a profit margin of 4.59% as of May 2026. That compares with 5.3% in the prior-year period — down 13.4% year over year. That is below the Real Estate sector average of 13.91%. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.

In the prior comparable period, MSC Industrial Direct , Inc.'s profit margin was 5.3%. The latest reading is 4.59% — a 13.4% year-over-year decrease (period ending May 2026). Use the history and growth charts on this page for a longer lookback.

For Real Estate stocks, a profit margin near 13.91% is typical. MSC Industrial Direct , Inc.'s 4.59% is lower that level. That is roughly 67.0% below the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.

MSC Industrial Direct , Inc.'s profit margin moves when the underlying profit, equity, or asset base changes. Cost cuts, pricing power, buybacks, write-downs, and cyclical swings can all shift the percentage. The latest reading is 4.59% as of May 2026; use YoY and peer views to separate noise from signal.

Context for MSM's profit margin usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 13.91%), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; MSC Industrial Direct , Inc.'s other metric pages and overview cover the third.