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MSC Industrial Direct Co. MSM Unrecognized Tax Benefits

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$1.2M-66.7%

Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$1.0B+7.8%
Gross profit$430.4M+8.2%
Operating income$106.7M+29.0%
Net income$80.4M+41.4%
EPS (diluted)$1.44+41.2%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$74.1M+3.4%
Total debt$973.2M+19.8%
Total equity$1.4B+3.8%
Total assets$2.5B+0.8%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$101.7M+4.7%
CapEx$20.8M-1.6%
Free cash flow$80.9M+6.5%

Valuation

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Market cap$6.86B+45.2%
Enterprise value$7.76B+42.0%
P/E29.7×+5.9×
P/S1.8×+0.5×

Profitability

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Gross margin40.8%-0.1pp
Operating margin8.5%+0.3pp
Net margin5.9%+0.6pp
FCF margin5.6%-1.4pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity16.6%+2.3pp
Debt / equity0.7×+0.1×
Current ratio1.5×-0.4×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by MSC Industrial Direct Co. in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:DeferredIncomeTaxesAndOtherTaxLiabilitiesNoncurrent.

The source filing: MSC Industrial Direct Co.’s 10-Q, filed July 1, 2026.

Filed
Jul 1, 2026, 2:29 PM EDT
Fiscal quarter
Q3 FY2026
Calendar quarter
Q2 2026
Accession
0001003078-26-000080
Line itemMay 30,2026August 30,2025
Total current liabilities824,733729,346
Long-term debt including obligations under finance leases89,555168,831
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities26,15030,872
Deferred income taxes and tax uncertainties135,802136,513
Total liabilities1,076,2401,065,562
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders’ Equity:
MSC Industrial Shareholders’ Equity:

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

FAQ

What is MSC Industrial Direct Co.'s unrecognized tax benefits?
MSC Industrial Direct Co. (MSM) reported unrecognized tax benefits of $135.8M in Q1 2026.
How has MSC Industrial Direct Co.'s unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
MSC Industrial Direct Co.'s unrecognized tax benefits decreased by 2.0% year-over-year, from $138.55M to $135.8M.
What is the long-term trend for MSC Industrial Direct Co.'s unrecognized tax benefits?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), MSC Industrial Direct Co.'s unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a 117.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.12M to $136.51M.
What does unrecognized tax benefits mean?
This represents the amount of tax benefits from uncertain tax positions that have not been recognized in the financial statements because they do not meet the 'more-likely-than-not' threshold. It reflects the company's exposure to potential tax audits and disputes with tax authorities. This is a key indicator of tax-related legal and financial risk.

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