MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 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% |
| Operating profit margin | 11.25% | 11.75% | 12.10% | 12.78% | 13.15% | 13.03% | 12.72% | 11.94% | 12.02% | 10.25% | 9.35% | 9.00% | 8.50% | 10.05% | 11.03% | 11.25% | 11.14% | 11.55% | 11.89% | 12.42% |
| Pretax margin | 10.44% | 11.01% | 11.42% | 11.99% | 12.47% | 12.45% | 12.23% | 11.47% | 11.56% | 9.77% | 8.90% | 8.55% | 7.94% | 9.50% | 10.49% | 10.73% | 10.69% | 11.08% | 11.39% | 11.92% |
| Net profit margin | 7.91% | 8.29% | 8.59% | 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% | 8.59% | 8.79% |
Over the past few quarters, MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc has shown consistency in its gross profit margin, hovering around the range of 41% to 42.5%. The operating profit margin has experienced some fluctuations but generally maintained levels above 10%, indicating effective cost management.
However, the pretax margin has varied more noticeably, reflecting changes in non-operating income and expenses. Despite this, the company has generally sustained a pretax margin above 10%, demonstrating decent profitability before taxes.
MSC's net profit margin has also shown some fluctuation but has remained relatively healthy, ranging between 6.5% to 9.5%. This indicates that the company has been able to maintain a reasonable level of profitability after accounting for all costs and expenses. Overall, the company's profitability ratios suggest efficient operations and effective cost control measures.
Return on investment
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 17.84% | 18.82% | 19.01% | 20.17% | 20.25% | 17.97% | 17.17% | 15.88% | 15.90% | 13.56% | 12.26% | 11.69% | 11.50% | 13.75% | 14.72% | 13.59% | 15.52% | 16.55% | 17.31% | 17.95% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 12.55% | 13.28% | 13.49% | 14.24% | 14.43% | 12.91% | 12.45% | 11.51% | 11.55% | 9.80% | 8.81% | 8.39% | 8.11% | 9.80% | 10.54% | 9.79% | 11.24% | 11.97% | 12.50% | 12.70% |
| Return on total capital | 31.25% | 33.16% | 28.11% | 33.69% | 35.73% | 26.78% | 25.73% | 22.62% | 22.51% | 19.41% | 17.42% | 19.10% | 16.81% | 27.94% | 19.36% | 18.75% | 24.25% | 21.82% | 22.96% | 28.83% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 22.58% | 23.92% | 23.20% | 24.16% | 25.63% | 25.61% | 25.16% | 23.27% | 24.21% | 20.67% | 18.85% | 17.78% | 16.79% | 19.93% | 19.10% | 20.48% | 21.25% | 18.54% | 19.54% | 20.39% |
The profitability ratios of MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc have demonstrated stability and consistency over the periods analyzed.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has exhibited a positive trend, fluctuating between 15.88% and 20.25%. This indicates the company's ability to generate operating profits from its asset base.
2. Return on assets (ROA) has also shown a similar pattern, ranging from 8.11% to 14.43%, showcasing the firm's efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate profits.
3. Return on total capital has displayed notable variability, oscillating between 16.81% and 35.73%. This metric reflects the company's capacity to generate returns for both equity and debt holders.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has remained relatively steady, hovering between 16.79% and 25.63%. This signifies the company's efficiency in utilizing shareholders' equity to generate profits.
Overall, the profitability ratios suggest that MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc is effectively managing its assets and capital to generate profits for its stakeholders consistently.