MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM)

Net profit margin

Aug 31, 2024 Jun 1, 2024 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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 258,594 290,501 313,976 331,269 343,233 359,765 364,242 355,033 339,786 301,589 296,366 244,520 216,907 203,469 186,738 224,153 251,117 265,229 267,127 280,051
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,808,258 3,869,118 3,944,228 3,971,507 3,973,553 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
Net profit margin 6.79% 7.51% 7.96% 8.34% 8.64% 9.02% 9.37% 9.37% 9.22% 8.65% 8.73% 7.40% 6.72% 6.46% 5.99% 7.17% 7.90% 8.10% 8.07% 8.35%

August 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $258,594K ÷ $3,808,258K
= 6.79%

The net profit margin of MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc has shown some variability over the past few quarters. The margin has ranged from a low of 5.99% to a high of 9.37%. It appears that the company's profitability has been relatively stable, with fluctuations generally within a reasonable range.

During the most recent period of Aug 31, 2024, the net profit margin stood at 6.79%, which is slightly lower than the prior quarter but within the historical range. It is important for investors and stakeholders to continue monitoring the company's profitability trends over time to understand its financial health and performance in generating profits relative to its revenues.


Peer comparison

Aug 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc
MSM
6.79%
DXP Enterprises Inc
DXPE
4.24%