MSC Industrial [MSM] vs Fastenal [FAST] Detailed Stock Comparison
MSC Industrial
NYSE
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Fastenal
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: MSC Industrial wins in 9 metrics, Fastenal wins in 10 metrics, with 0 ties. Fastenal appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | MSC Industrial | Fastenal | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 24.07 | 45.83 | MSC Industrial |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.48 | 14.36 | MSC Industrial |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 41.87 | 14.32 | Fastenal |
| PEG Ratio | 19.87 | 21.76 | MSC Industrial |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.93 | 31.76 | MSC Industrial |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 5.30% | 15.30% | Fastenal |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 8.92% | 20.96% | Fastenal |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 8.92% | 20.96% | Fastenal |
| Return on Equity | 14.03% | 32.56% | Fastenal |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 8.08% | 20.31% | Fastenal |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $311.29M | $946.80M | Fastenal |
| Dividend Yield | 4.17% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 5.99% | 43.06% | Fastenal |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.27 | 7.04 | MSC Industrial |
| Enterprise Value | $5.27B | $55.31B | Fastenal |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.41 | 7.12 | MSC Industrial |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 40.96% | 45.32% | Fastenal |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $67 | $7 | MSC Industrial |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.55 | $1.04 | MSC Industrial |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.87 | 0.96 | MSC Industrial |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
MSC Industrial vs Fastenal Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC Industrial | 0.19% | -0.72% | -3.78% | 14.73% | 7.21% | 14.29% |
| Fastenal | 1.08% | 2.93% | 11.80% | 20.97% | 28.60% | 33.52% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC Industrial | 5.99% | -0.02% | 31.48% | 33.22% | 105.67% | 180.54% |
| Fastenal | 43.06% | 70.24% | 97.83% | 372.44% | 688.70% | 1,092.96% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: MSC Industrial vs Fastenal
| Metric | MSM | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $4.76B | $54.70B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 512,750 | 7,554,816 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 776,273 | 6,585,349 |
| Last Close | $86.16 | $47.99 |
| 52 Week Range | $68.10 - $92.68 | $32.04 - $48.38 |
| % from 52W High | -7.03% | -0.80% |
| All-Time High | $105.77 (Oct 16, 2023) | $84.88 (Nov 11, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -18.54% | -43.46% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.01% | 0.09% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.21% | 0.13% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.05% | 0.15% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.21% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.14% | 0.33% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 41.87 | 14.32 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $24.55 | $3.32 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.29 | $0.21 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $360.72M | $1.12B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $245.54M | $657.05M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 4.17% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.38 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: MSC Industrial vs Fastenal
| Metric | MSM | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 24.07 | 45.83 |
| Forward P/E | 19.87 | 21.76 |
| PEG Ratio | 19.87 | 21.76 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.27 | 7.04 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.48 | 14.36 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $4.76B | $54.70B |
| Enterprise Value | $5.27B | $55.31B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.41 | 7.12 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 12.93 | 31.76 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.87 | 0.96 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $24.55 | $3.32 |
Financial Statements Comparison: MSC Industrial vs Fastenal
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MSM | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $891.72M | $2.08B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $526.49M | $1.14B |
| Gross Profit | $365.23M | $942.80M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $63.65M | $436.10M |
| EBITDA | $82.83M | $483.90M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $51.71M | $436.60M |
| Income Tax | $12.57M | $106.30M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $39.15M | $330.30M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MSM | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $71.69M | $237.80M |
| Total Current Assets | $1.24B | $3.46B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $644.27M | $820.30M |
| Long-Term Debt | $317.22M | $309.10M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.38B | $3.81B |
| Retained Earnings | $423.53M | $3.74B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $398.31M | $1.41B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MSM | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $64.60M | $240.80M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-64.30M |
| Free Cash Flow | $75.98M | $209.30M |
| Debt Repayment | $-60.00M | $-490.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-8.60M | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | MSM | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 2.72M | 25.33M |
| Short Ratio | 3.12 | 3.67 |
| Short % of Float | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 512,750 | 7,554,816 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 776,273 | 6,585,349 |
| Shares Outstanding | 55.90M | 1.15B |
| Float Shares | 45.50M | 1.14B |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.21% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.89% | 0.88% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: MSC Industrial vs Fastenal
| Metric | MSM | FAST |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.38 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 4.17% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $3.26 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.95% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $9.78 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 09, 2025 | N/A |