MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM)

Net profit margin

Sep 2, 2023 Sep 3, 2022 Aug 28, 2021 Aug 29, 2020 Aug 31, 2019
Net income US$ in thousands 343,233 339,786 216,907 251,117 288,865
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,986,180 3,683,500 3,228,150 3,174,920 3,363,820
Net profit margin 8.61% 9.22% 6.72% 7.91% 8.59%

September 2, 2023 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $343,233K ÷ $3,986,180K
= 8.61%

The net profit margin of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. has exhibited fluctuating trends over the past five years. In the most recent fiscal year ending September 2, 2023, the net profit margin stood at 8.56%, representing a slight decrease from the previous year's figure of 9.20%. This decline indicates that the company's profitability, relative to its revenue, has diminished. In the fiscal year ending August 28, 2021, the net profit margin was 6.69%, showing a significant increase compared to the prior year's 7.87%, suggesting improved profitability. However, this positive trend was not sustained, as the net profit margin rebounded to 8.58% in the fiscal year ending August 31, 2019. Overall, the company's net profit margin has experienced variability, reflecting fluctuations in its ability to convert revenue into profit.


Peer comparison

Sep 2, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc
MSM
8.61%
DXP Enterprises Inc
DXPE
4.24%