MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM)

Operating profit margin

Aug 31, 2024 Sep 2, 2023 Sep 3, 2022 Aug 28, 2021 Aug 29, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 390,387 483,733 468,713 301,769 350,740
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,820,260 3,986,180 3,683,500 3,228,150 3,174,920
Operating profit margin 10.22% 12.14% 12.72% 9.35% 11.05%

August 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $390,387K ÷ $3,820,260K
= 10.22%

The operating profit margin of MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc has shown some fluctuation over the past five years. In the most recent fiscal year ending August 31, 2024, the operating profit margin was 10.22%, which represents a decrease from the previous year's margin of 12.14%. The company's operating profit margin was highest in the fiscal year ending September 3, 2022, at 12.72%.

Overall, the trend in the operating profit margin indicates some variability in the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations. It is important to further investigate the factors contributing to the fluctuations in the operating profit margin to assess the company's performance and profitability.


Peer comparison

Aug 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc
MSM
10.22%
DXP Enterprises Inc
DXPE
8.54%