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MSC Industrial Direct shares are more expensive than other comparable stocks. While they are safely financed, they are poor value, and show below average growth. We recommend evaluating whether the future of the company MSC Industrial Direct is really as positive as the high price of the shares suggests. If you come to the conclusion that the future for this company is only average, that could be a reason to sell this share.


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Country USA
Industry Trading & Distribution
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Size class X-Large

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