MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM)
Gross profit margin
| Mar 2, 2024 | Dec 2, 2023 | Sep 2, 2023 | Jun 3, 2023 | Mar 4, 2023 | Dec 3, 2022 | Sep 3, 2022 | May 28, 2022 | Feb 26, 2022 | Nov 27, 2021 | Aug 28, 2021 | May 29, 2021 | Feb 27, 2021 | Nov 28, 2020 | Aug 29, 2020 | May 30, 2020 | Feb 29, 2020 | Nov 30, 2019 | Aug 31, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,630,199 | 1,638,283 | 1,642,965 | 1,651,659 | 1,633,871 | 1,603,451 | 1,558,248 | 1,478,995 | 1,434,317 | 1,362,793 | 1,333,515 | 1,295,652 | 1,283,143 | 1,319,444 | 1,343,322 | 1,385,799 | 1,400,492 | 1,421,254 | 1,432,043 | 1,438,122 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 3,966,848 | 3,994,127 | 3,996,173 | 3,986,703 | 3,886,545 | 3,789,774 | 3,683,892 | 3,484,972 | 3,393,268 | 3,304,778 | 3,228,315 | 3,148,997 | 3,115,920 | 3,128,104 | 3,180,142 | 3,275,080 | 3,312,105 | 3,352,510 | 3,363,817 | 3,359,132 |
| Gross profit margin | 41.10% | 41.02% | 41.11% | 41.43% | 42.04% | 42.31% | 42.30% | 42.44% | 42.27% | 41.24% | 41.31% | 41.14% | 41.18% | 42.18% | 42.24% | 42.31% | 42.28% | 42.39% | 42.57% | 42.81% |
March 2, 2024 calculation
Gross profit margin = Gross profit (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,630,199K ÷ $3,966,848K
= 41.10%
The gross profit margin of MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc has shown stability over the periods analyzed, ranging from 41.02% to 42.81%. The company's ability to maintain a gross profit margin above 40% indicates efficient cost management and pricing strategies. The slight fluctuations observed may be attributed to various factors such as changes in sales mix, cost of goods sold, or pricing competition within the industry. The higher gross profit margins seen in certain periods could potentially reflect improved pricing power or operational efficiencies. Overall, the consistent performance of MSC Industrial Direct in maintaining healthy gross profit margins demonstrates a strong foundation for generating profits from its core operations.
Peer comparison
Mar 2, 2024