MSA Safety Incorporated MSA R3K
Company Overview
MSA Safety Incorporated develops, manufactures, and supplies safety products and technology solutions that protect workers and facility infrastructures worldwide. The company offers breathing apparatus products, including self-contained breathing apparatus; firefighter helmets and protective apparel; and fixed gas and flame detection systems, such as fixed gas detection monitoring systems, flame detectors and open-path infrared gas detectors, and refrigerant detection and identification solution, as well as hand-held portable gas detection instruments to detect the presence or absence of various gases in the air. It also provides industrial head protection and accessories; fall protection equipment, such as confined space equipment, harnesses, lanyards, and self-retracting lifelines, as well as engineered systems; and air-purifying respirators, eye and face protection products, ballistic helmets, and gas masks. The company serves fire service, energy, utility, construction, and industrial manufacturing applications, as well as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industries through distributors and end-users through indirect and direct sales channels. It offers its products under the V-Gard, Cairns, and Gallet brand names. MSA Safety Incorporated was founded in 1914 and is based in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.
Why Investors Should Care
Generates a return on equity of 23.7%, reflecting efficient use of shareholder capital.
Return on capital employed stands at 16.4%.
Trades at a P/E of 23.5, below the sector median of 26.0.
Maintains a net profit margin of 16.1%.
Generates positive free cash flow, funding growth and shareholder returns internally.
Recent Developments
- Dec 2025 Revenue of $1.87B (+3.7% YoY); net profit $278.92M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +6.2%, earnings +40.3%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 3.0%, profit CAGR 8.4%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 2.97% |
| 1 Year: | 6.20% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | 8.43% |
| 1 Year: | 40.30% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | +9.83% |
| 6 Months: | +2.70% |
| 3 Months: | +19.08% |
| 1 Month: | -2.54% |
Highlights auto-generated from reported financials and price data; not investment advice. Verify with official filings before acting.
- Price vs 50-DMAAbove
- Price vs 200-DMAAbove
- RSI (14)55.43 · Neutral
P/E of 23.47 is below the sector median of 26.00 — relatively cheaper than peers.
Auto-generated from price history and fundamentals; not investment advice.
Price Chart
Technical Trend
Computed from daily close history using EMA cross, slope, and RSI signals.
Note: intraday data is not stored locally. “Hourly” uses the most recent 10 daily candles as a short-term proxy.
Fundamental Growth Charts
No fundamental data available for this stock.
Interactive charts for Revenue, Net Income, EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, EPS, ROE, ROCE, Gross/Net/Operating Margin and more — switch metric and period using the dropdowns above. CAGR is computed across the displayed window (quarterly CAGR is annualised). Visual growth charts make it easy to spot multi-year compounding trends at a glance — far faster than reading raw numbers in a table.
PROS
- Strong return on equity of 23.7%.
- Generates positive free cash flow.
- In a confirmed uptrend (50-DMA above 200-DMA).
CONS
No notable concerns flagged.
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Ownership
Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Industrials).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSA MSA Safety Incorporated R3K | 188.72 | 23.47 | $7.28B | 1.21% | 16.41% | 23.66% | 2.97% | 8.43% |
| 2 | SPCX Space Exploration Technologies Corp. R3KAIDEFENCE | 153.47 | -139.52 | $1.16T | 0.00% | -3.22% | -11.95% | 34.08% | -3.34% |
| 3 | CAT Caterpillar Inc. SPXR3K | 822.48 | 35.47 | $378.07B | 0.79% | 17.98% | 56.97% | 2.29% | 5.24% |
| 4 | GE GE Aerospace SPXR3KDEFENCE | 334.91 | 39.40 | $347.49B | 0.60% | 9.52% | 48.23% | -7.42% | -5.36% |
| 5 | RTX RTX Corporation SPXR3KDEFENCE | 198.81 | 35.06 | $267.95B | 1.51% | 8.28% | 12.27% | 2.61% | 2.62% |
| 6 | GEV GE Vernova Inc. SPXR3KAI | 971.31 | 27.86 | $258.69B | 0.22% | 6.30% | 82.58% | 8.68% | - |
| 7 | DE Deere & Company SPXR3K | 680.73 | 37.88 | $183.54B | 0.95% | 12.53% | 18.24% | 3.43% | 5.10% |
| 8 | UNP Union Pacific Corporation SPXR3K | 288.45 | 23.38 | $171.36B | 2.01% | 15.22% | 39.70% | 2.30% | 7.77% |
| 9 | BA The Boeing Company SPXR3KDEFENCE | 210.73 | 75.80 | $166.43B | 0.00% | -9.01% | - | 1.67% | -3.28% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Sep 2016 | Dec 2016 | Mar 2017 | Jun 2017 | Sep 2017 | Dec 2017 | Mar 2018 | Jun 2018 | Sep 2018 | Dec 2018 | Mar 2019 | Jun 2019 | Sep 2019 | Dec 2019 | Mar 2020 | Jun 2020 | Sep 2020 | Dec 2020 | Mar 2021 | Jun 2021 | Sep 2021 | Dec 2021 | Mar 2022 | Jun 2022 | Sep 2022 | Dec 2022 | Mar 2023 | Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 339.33M | 331.10M | - | 326.04M | 349.68M | 351.01M | - | 341.14M | 314.44M | 304.39M | 388.25M | 308.43M | 341.29M | 340.20M | 410.27M | 330.69M | 372.31M | 381.69M | 443.25M | 398.26M | 447.30M | 446.73M | 495.36M | 413.30M | 462.46M | 432.68M | 499.70M | 421.34M | 474.12M | 468.44M | 510.91M | 463.63M | 503.33M |
| Gross Profit | 128.76M | 138.32M | 119.72M | 132.96M | 132.20M | 154.00M | 147.34M | 153.84M | 148.30M | 162.39M | 149.98M | 161.08M | 158.70M | 166.84M | 157.45M | 141.75M | 134.14M | 162.16M | 134.78M | 153.00M | 149.44M | 178.12M | 142.78M | 164.40M | 169.40M | 197.25M | 181.40M | 213.80M | 218.76M | 238.18M | 195.53M | 223.03M | 207.46M | 234.43M | 193.40M | 220.71M | 217.62M | 239.39M | 219.58M | 249.29M |
| Operating Income | 40.02M | - | 18.62M | 13.50M | 39.88M | - | 44.44M | 46.80M | 40.00M | - | 32.16M | 54.48M | 59.61M | - | 58.78M | 48.29M | 41.15M | - | 44.08M | 35.13M | 32.40M | - | 42.67M | 61.54M | 64.31M | - | -60.06M | 95.01M | 94.12M | - | 80.11M | 99.94M | 91.48M | - | 77.76M | 85.86M | 94.31M | - | 93.01M | 111.96M |
| Net Income | 24.19M | - | 14.41M | 12.53M | 32.07M | - | 32.37M | 33.18M | 33.72M | - | 23.23M | 39.81M | 42.24M | - | 43.74M | 36.18M | 29.38M | 14.78M | 36.45M | 25.19M | 21.18M | -61.48M | 35.54M | 47.69M | 44.91M | 51.49M | -150.17M | 67.09M | 65.26M | 76.41M | 58.14M | 72.23M | 66.65M | 87.95M | 59.60M | 62.77M | 69.61M | 86.93M | 71.27M | 86.19M |
| Diluted EPS | 0.63 | - | 0.37 | 0.32 | 0.83 | - | 0.83 | 0.85 | 0.86 | - | 0.59 | 1.01 | 1.08 | - | 1.11 | 0.92 | 0.74 | 0.38 | 0.92 | 0.64 | 0.54 | -1.57 | 0.90 | 1.21 | 1.14 | 1.31 | -3.83 | 1.70 | 1.65 | 1.93 | 1.47 | 1.83 | 1.69 | 2.22 | 1.51 | 1.59 | 1.77 | 2.21 | 1.83 | 2.23 |
| R&D Expense | 13.12M | - | 11.00M | 11.93M | 12.35M | - | 12.55M | 13.91M | 13.30M | - | 13.71M | 14.26M | 13.52M | - | 14.11M | 13.76M | 13.85M | - | 13.23M | 13.97M | 14.95M | - | 13.33M | 15.27M | 14.42M | - | 15.23M | 15.99M | 17.68M | - | 15.92M | 17.07M | 16.71M | - | 15.67M | 17.00M | 16.52M | - | 16.36M | 19.15M |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2008 | Dec 2009 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1.14B | 915.85M | 982.67M | 1.12B | 1.12B | 1.11B | 1.14B | 1.13B | 1.15B | 1.20B | 1.36B | 1.40B | 1.35B | 1.40B | 1.53B | 1.79B | 1.81B | 1.87B |
| Gross Profit | - | - | 370.10M | 470.24M | 489.55M | 496.85M | 515.35M | 501.10M | 522.25M | 538.89M | 611.86M | 638.63M | 595.49M | 615.35M | 673.83M | 852.14M | 860.45M | 871.11M |
| Operating Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | 134.28M | 122.74M | 160.70M | 39.58M | 173.48M | 188.25M | 171.90M | 22.78M | 239.14M | 231.32M | 389.18M | 371.82M |
| Net Income | 70.42M | 43.30M | 38.10M | 69.85M | 90.64M | 88.25M | 88.51M | 70.81M | 91.94M | 26.03M | 124.15M | 138.00M | 124.08M | 21.34M | 179.63M | 58.58M | 284.97M | 278.92M |
| Diluted EPS | 1.96 | 1.21 | 1.05 | 1.87 | 2.42 | 2.34 | 2.33 | 1.87 | 2.42 | 0.67 | 3.18 | 3.52 | 3.15 | 0.54 | 4.56 | 1.48 | 7.21 | 7.09 |
| R&D Expense | 35.02M | 28.78M | 32.78M | 39.24M | 40.90M | 45.86M | 48.25M | 48.63M | 46.85M | 50.06M | 52.70M | 57.85M | 58.27M | 57.79M | 57.01M | 67.99M | 66.53M | 65.34M |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2007 | Dec 2008 | Dec 2009 | Jan 2010 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | - | 875.23M | - | 1.20B | 1.12B | 1.11B | 1.23B | 1.26B | 1.42B | 1.35B | 1.68B | 1.61B | 1.78B | 1.92B | 2.40B | 2.38B | 2.17B | 2.21B | 2.55B |
| Total Equity | - | - | 436.62M | - | 451.37M | 433.67M | 462.95M | 566.45M | 533.81M | 516.50M | 558.16M | 597.60M | 633.88M | 725.80M | 839.20M | 834.39M | 923.74M | 966.80M | 1.14B | 1.37B |
| Cash & Equivalents | 74.98M | 50.89M | 61.98M | 61.98M | 59.76M | 59.94M | 82.72M | 96.27M | 106.00M | 105.92M | 113.76M | 134.24M | 140.09M | 152.19M | 160.67M | 140.90M | 162.90M | 146.44M | 164.56M | 165.07M |
| Long Term Debt | - | - | 82.11M | - | 367.09M | 334.05M | 272.33M | 260.67M | 245.00M | 458.02M | 363.84M | 447.83M | 341.31M | 328.39M | 287.16M | 597.65M | 565.45M | 575.17M | 481.62M | 572.71M |
| Total Liabilities | - | - | 435.83M | - | 741.14M | 675.64M | 641.04M | 661.92M | 726.16M | 905.74M | 792.71M | 1.08B | 968.49M | 1.01B | 1.07B | 1.56B | 1.45B | 1.20B | 1.06B | 1.19B |
| Current Liabilities | - | - | 168.45M | - | 181.74M | 171.77M | 188.80M | 191.56M | 234.05M | 251.89M | 221.41M | 289.28M | 282.06M | 277.51M | 310.55M | 330.61M | 345.87M | 332.82M | 288.09M | 289.21M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2008 | Dec 2009 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 59.78M | 120.85M | 31.61M | 85.26M | 150.48M | 110.78M | 107.03M | 55.25M | 134.89M | 230.34M | 263.89M | 164.96M | 206.56M | 199.15M | 157.46M | 92.86M | 296.43M | 363.87M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -44.37M | -20.78M | -281.57M | -11.70M | -17.29M | -35.16M | -30.70M | -208.49M | -25.46M | -239.20M | -84.39M | -64.16M | -72.77M | -415.47M | -4.48M | -39.95M | -53.76M | -257.63M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -36.63M | -91.95M | 246.60M | -71.28M | -110.52M | -58.24M | -58.12M | 164.95M | -99.35M | 25.60M | -163.27M | -84.62M | -126.53M | 203.93M | -113.35M | -52.25M | -208.69M | -105.47M |
| Capital Expenditure | -44.45M | -25.74M | -25.02M | -30.39M | -32.21M | -36.52M | -33.58M | -36.24M | -25.52M | -23.73M | -33.96M | -36.60M | -48.91M | -43.84M | -42.55M | -42.76M | -54.22M | -68.44M |
| Free Cash Flow | 15.34M | 95.11M | 6.58M | 54.87M | 118.27M | 74.26M | 73.45M | 19.01M | 109.37M | 206.61M | 229.93M | 128.36M | 157.65M | 155.31M | 114.90M | 50.09M | 242.21M | 295.43M |
| Dividends Paid | 33.65M | 34.52M | 35.93M | 37.74M | 50.99M | 43.99M | 45.59M | 47.38M | 49.07M | 52.54M | 57.25M | 63.52M | 66.58M | 68.59M | 71.50M | 73.49M | 78.76M | 82.34M |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Dec 2008 | Dec 2009 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | - | 37.7% | 42.1% | 43.7% | 44.7% | 45.3% | 44.3% | 45.4% | 45.0% | 45.1% | 45.6% | 44.2% | 43.9% | 44.1% | 47.7% | 47.6% | 46.5% |
| Operating Margin % | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11.8% | 10.9% | 14.0% | 3.3% | 12.8% | 13.4% | 12.7% | 1.6% | 15.7% | 12.9% | 21.5% | 19.8% |
| Net Margin % | 6.2% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 6.2% | 8.1% | 7.9% | 7.8% | 6.3% | 8.0% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 9.2% | 1.5% | 11.8% | 3.3% | 15.8% | 14.9% |
| ROE % | - | 9.9% | 8.4% | 16.1% | 19.6% | 15.6% | 16.6% | 13.7% | 16.5% | 4.4% | 19.6% | 19.0% | 14.8% | 2.6% | 19.4% | 6.1% | 24.9% | 20.4% |
| ROCE % | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13.0% | 10.5% | 14.2% | 2.8% | 13.1% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 1.1% | 11.8% | 12.6% | 20.3% | 16.4% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackrock Inc. | 8.64% | 3.33M | $598.58M |
| 2 | Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 4.74% | 1.83M | $328.54M |
| 3 | Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb L.P. | 4.46% | 1.72M | $309.27M |
| 4 | Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 4.43% | 1.71M | $307.02M |
| 5 | State Street Corporation | 4.22% | 1.63M | $292.21M |
| 6 | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | 2.07% | 796.79K | $143.15M |
| 7 | Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 2.01% | 773.70K | $139.00M |
| 8 | Cooke & Bieler LP | 1.88% | 725.23K | $130.29M |
| 9 | Fiduciary Management, Inc. | 1.85% | 713.77K | $128.24M |
| 10 | Geode Capital Management, LLC | 1.79% | 691.77K | $124.28M |
Analyst View
Analyst aggregate. Targets and ratings update periodically; not investment advice.
Latest News
Recent headlines for MSA
MSA Safety (MSA) Stock May Be 43% Below Fair Value Despite $555 Million Acquisition - finance.yahoo.com
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxNOWlXc2JFQjVvUzhHbnNlOVlyN2E1ZmM3YXlCMnk3QUdDU0xJU1FlZFl4NUVOWmlyN0tmbkN4UG90c2dFSGpDaENsbWU2VmFmVVhGUHh1dGdxOFFCa19mcTh0bVFVa3JuZG9zcEZZT2MxeGw3R29hb0pqdWVkNWd6c3dnMVBtT2VnY2NOVU…
2 Services Stocks to Research Further and 1 Facing Challenges - StockStory
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxPSk1FRFgteDZmdTZLZVRHOEl2RFAwUUJqclV4T0JjRzhLSS1JZXRmcVRnUFR2cmw2SkNtQW91cTRhZG9hNkNQd1RKdXVLY2EtbkRNbUFBaG1WTVFBSWNVY2h4TGhQWDdxUDUxYnJiTlZXY2JlOTU5Tno5QXE1T05JeVNmWm5RbDJsRUtJUk…
MSA Safety Incorporporated (NYSE:MSA) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" by Analysts - marketbeat.com
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi5AFBVV95cUxPajZvYy0tNnBobEgzZ0MtU1pxWlNyMDI5N240WXlVcGlTeXVmLXlpZENycUVuZjJoWl8xYng4LVozR3cxd1lDRzJ6cnU0eUJqMS1GQ2o2Ynp2YVl5OGhnX3NfcHpFZ1I2eDZpYjlOS0ZKNFdsMVlDRFdSa1ZBUGhwb2VHZ25pVVVFaEVRZ1…
MSA Safety: Industrial PPE Up, Fire Service And Detection Mixed (NYSE:MSA) - Seeking Alpha
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxOV3hsV3dBaGtjSkNLUFYzS0VucmNrY0NCSmc3ZHhUU2FUaVEwdjdLYlFUdDZzZHZNYU9OcWV0czdHcjRqMVRWTU1ZNUZHdExpRl9EYVJhbklhSjVaVVc5TURKNFZMWURQZVVFVEtMQ2tZQ00wYVIyRXJXT1VVdE94MVljdVM4RmJuWmZFb0…
(MSA) Risk Channels and Responsive Allocation - Stock Traders Daily
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxQQWJMYUhEQ0owdk9MejB2Y3JVdHhNMDZyZFQyOEJKNGZwMHluZ3RfUkxhMndEaDBCTENILTFmejdqbmNLNXQzMU9FeXl2UDc1V3R3NVYzM1ZKTlMtcjU3OHN2cVo5d3BtQklRcGhkWFhjblVYQzRHWlVUUzNFT1lJNlJFVmVUS1o2LS0td2…
MSA Safety (MSA) Stock Jumps On Margin Strength And Cash Flow - simplywall.st
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0gFBVV95cUxNdWlKNHNfSVlTVFRXZjFKSEFDbTR5elNQcFlDNHJzWE5sUFJVb2VUeE5LRW94YVVpWkVZTzZ6YmNuc2tleVFaM09oZE5qb0U1SVRjdUloR1c0OXpEaERrRDlsYUFndjd3QmJVX0IyeW1jY3EwOVlkUlk4MTVlYzVyMU1GSi1KbjZNdVV5SX…
MSA — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA)?
As of 2026-09-19 21:16 PDT, MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) trades at $188.72 on NYSE. Its 52-week range is $151.64 to $201.35.
What is the market capitalisation of MSA?
MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) has a market capitalisation of $7.28B on NYSE.
What is the P/E ratio of MSA?
MSA trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 23.47. The industry average P/E is 26.00. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 4.96.
Does MSA pay a dividend?
MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) currently offers a dividend yield of 1.21%.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of MSA?
MSA has a return on equity (ROE) of 23.66%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is 16.41%.
Is MSA a good stock to buy?
This page provides a data-driven analysis of MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA), including valuation ratios, profitability, growth trends, auto-generated pros and cons, peer comparison and AI exposure. Review these fundamentals alongside your own research and risk tolerance. This is informational content, not investment advice.