Exploring NYSE:MSM's dividend characteristics.

Unearth the potential of MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO-A (NYSE:MSM) as a dividend stock recommended by our stock screening tool. NYSE:MSM maintains a robust financial footing and delivers a sustainable dividend. We'll delve into the details below.

Dividend Examination for NYSE:MSM

An integral part of ChartMill's stock analysis is the Dividend Rating, which spans from 0 to 10. This rating evaluates diverse dividend factors, including yield, historical data, growth, and sustainability. NYSE:MSM has received a 7 out of 10:

• With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.30%, MSM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
• Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.79, MSM pays a better dividend. On top of this MSM pays more dividend than 96.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
• Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.25, MSM pays a better dividend.
• MSM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
• The dividend of MSM is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.

A Closer Look at Health for NYSE:MSM

ChartMill assigns a proprietary Health Rating to each stock. The score is computed by evaluating various liquidity and solvency ratios and ranges from 0 to 10. NYSE:MSM was assigned a score of 5 for health:

• An Altman-Z score of 5.18 indicates that MSM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
• MSM's Altman-Z score of 5.18 is amongst the best of the industry. MSM outperforms 80.77% of its industry peers.
• MSM has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.63. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.63 years to pay back of all of its debts.
• MSM's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.63 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MSM outperforms 71.15% of its industry peers.
• A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20 indicates that MSM is not too dependend on debt financing.
• MSM has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.20. This is in the better half of the industry: MSM outperforms 65.38% of its industry peers.

Profitability Examination for NYSE:MSM

ChartMill utilizes a Profitability Rating to assess stocks, scoring them on a scale of 0 to 10. This rating takes into account a variety of profitability ratios and margins, both in absolute terms and in comparison to industry peers. NYSE:MSM has earned a 7 out of 10:

• The Return On Assets of MSM (10.50%) is better than 82.69% of its industry peers.
• The Return On Equity of MSM (18.58%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
• Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.39%, MSM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.54% of the companies in the same industry.
• Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MSM is significantly above the industry average of 9.45%.
• MSM's Profit Margin of 6.77% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MSM outperforms 71.15% of its industry peers.
• MSM's Operating Margin of 10.63% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MSM outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
• MSM has a Gross Margin of 41.16%. This is in the better half of the industry: MSM outperforms 71.15% of its industry peers.

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