MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 41.30% | 41.40% | 41.33% | 41.25% | 41.35% | 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% |
| Operating profit margin | 10.25% | 10.79% | 11.31% | 11.82% | 12.17% | 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% |
| Pretax margin | 9.07% | 9.91% | 10.50% | 11.08% | 11.48% | 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% |
| 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% |
Over the past few quarters, MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc has demonstrated steady gross profit margins hovering around the low 40% range. The company's operating profit margins have fluctuated but generally remained between 10% and 13%. Similarly, the pretax margins have shown variability but have largely stayed within the 9% to 12% range.
MSC's net profit margins have also exhibited some fluctuations, with the most recent figures indicating a range of 6.46% to 9.37%. Overall, the company has maintained a decent level of profitability with consistent positive net profit margins. However, the downward trend in net profit margins over the past few quarters should be monitored to ensure sustainable profitability.
Return on investment
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 15.85% | 16.92% | 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% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 10.50% | 11.77% | 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% |
| Return on total capital | 22.85% | 29.25% | 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% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 18.58% | 20.73% | 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% |
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc's profitability ratios have shown a generally positive trend over the periods analyzed. The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 11.50% to 20.25%, indicating the company's ability to generate profits from its operations. The Return on Assets (ROA) has improved from 8.11% to 14.43%, showing the company's efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate profits.
The Return on Total Capital has fluctuated between 16.81% and 35.73%, reflecting the company's ability to generate returns for both equity and debt holders. The Return on Equity (ROE) has shown an upward trajectory, ranging from 16.79% to 25.63%, demonstrating the company's ability to generate a return for its shareholders.
Overall, MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc's profitability ratios indicate a strong financial performance, with consistent improvements in profitability metrics over the periods analyzed. This suggests effective management of assets and capital to generate sustainable returns for the company and its shareholders.