MSC Industrial Direct , Inc. Profit Margin

MSC Industrial Direct , Inc.'s profit margin stands at 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 14.6%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

MSC Industrial Direct , Inc. reported 4.59% in profit margin versus 5.3% a year earlier — a 13.4% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

MSC Industrial Direct , Inc. sits lower the Real Estate benchmark (14.6%) with a profit margin of 4.59%. That is roughly 68.6% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 4.59% for MSC Industrial Direct , Inc. means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how MSC Industrial Direct , Inc.'s profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places MSM next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.