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MSA SAFETY INC (MSA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MSA - US5534981064 - Common Stock

158.48 USD
-0.79 (-0.5%)
Last: 12/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
158.48 USD
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After Hours: 12/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to MSA. MSA was compared to 82 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. MSA gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. MSA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MSA was profitable.
MSA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years MSA has been profitable.
MSA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
MSA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMSA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of MSA (10.96%) is better than 89.02% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 21.49%, MSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
MSA has a Return On Invested Capital of 13.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MSA outperforms 86.59% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MSA is above the industry average of 10.13%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.96%
ROE 21.49%
ROIC 13.73%
ROA(3y)7.72%
ROA(5y)6.1%
ROE(3y)16.81%
ROE(5y)13.55%
ROIC(3y)14.63%
ROIC(5y)11.25%
MSA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMSA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

MSA has a better Profit Margin (15.02%) than 95.12% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MSA has grown nicely.
MSA has a better Operating Margin (21.11%) than 96.34% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MSA has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of MSA (46.48%) is better than 85.37% of its industry peers.
MSA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 21.11%
PM (TTM) 15.02%
GM 46.48%
OM growth 3Y78.35%
OM growth 5Y6.79%
PM growth 3Y117.98%
PM growth 5Y9.9%
GM growth 3Y2.69%
GM growth 5Y0.88%
MSA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMSA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MSA is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MSA has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, MSA has more shares outstanding
MSA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
MSA Yearly Shares OutstandingMSA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
MSA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMSA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.31 indicates that MSA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
MSA's Altman-Z score of 5.31 is amongst the best of the industry. MSA outperforms 85.37% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MSA is 2.22, which is a good value as it means it would take MSA, 2.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.22, MSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.83% of the companies in the same industry.
MSA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
MSA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.48) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.48
Debt/FCF 2.22
Altman-Z 5.31
ROIC/WACC1.62
WACC8.49%
MSA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMSA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

MSA has a Current Ratio of 3.08. This indicates that MSA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MSA (3.08) is better than 81.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.86 indicates that MSA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MSA's Quick ratio of 1.86 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MSA outperforms 73.17% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.08
Quick Ratio 1.86
MSA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMSA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.86% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.91% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.32% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.22% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.86%
EPS 3Y18.56%
EPS 5Y9.91%
EPS Q2Q%6.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.32%
Revenue growth 3Y8.9%
Revenue growth 5Y5.22%
Sales Q2Q%8.27%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, MSA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.43% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, MSA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.72% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.31%
EPS Next 2Y6.33%
EPS Next 3Y6.89%
EPS Next 5Y8.43%
Revenue Next Year2.38%
Revenue Next 2Y3.98%
Revenue Next 3Y4.36%
Revenue Next 5Y4.72%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
MSA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMSA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
MSA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMSA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

MSA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.32.
69.51% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MSA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.22, MSA is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.20 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MSA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MSA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.58), we can say MSA is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.32
Fwd PE 18.2
MSA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMSA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

MSA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MSA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MSA is cheaper than 71.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.94
EV/EBITDA 14.39
MSA Per share dataMSA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of MSA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)8.79
PEG (5Y)2.05
EPS Next 2Y6.33%
EPS Next 3Y6.89%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.29%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
MSA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.93.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, MSA is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.29%

5.2 History

The dividend of MSA has a limited annual growth rate of 4.06%.
MSA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
MSA has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.06%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
MSA Yearly Dividends per shareMSA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

29.20% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MSA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MSA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP29.2%
EPS Next 2Y6.33%
EPS Next 3Y6.89%
MSA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMSA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
MSA Dividend Payout.MSA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MSA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MSA SAFETY INC

NYSE:MSA (12/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 158.48 0 (0%)

158.48

-0.79 (-0.5%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners94.97%
Inst Owner Change0.47%
Ins Owners0.77%
Ins Owner Change-0.88%
Market Cap6.21B
Revenue(TTM)1.86B
Net Income(TTM)279.89M
Analysts76
Price Target191.15 (20.61%)
Short Float %3.51%
Short Ratio5.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.29%
Yearly Dividend2
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.06%
DP29.2%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date11-14 2025-11-14 (0.53)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.04%
Min EPS beat(2)2.78%
Max EPS beat(2)7.29%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.61%
Max EPS beat(4)7.29%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)3.47%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)9.14%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)11.31%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.05%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.05%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.22%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.87%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.77%
PT rev (1m)-2.29%
PT rev (3m)-2.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.68%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.32
Fwd PE 18.2
P/S 3.33
P/FCF 21.94
P/OCF 17.77
P/B 4.77
P/tB 23.37
EV/EBITDA 14.39
EPS(TTM)7.8
EY4.92%
EPS(NY)8.71
Fwd EY5.49%
FCF(TTM)7.22
FCFY4.56%
OCF(TTM)8.92
OCFY5.63%
SpS47.58
BVpS33.25
TBVpS6.78
PEG (NY)8.79
PEG (5Y)2.05
Graham Number76.39
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.96%
ROE 21.49%
ROCE 17.38%
ROIC 13.73%
ROICexc 14.85%
ROICexgc 29.42%
OM 21.11%
PM (TTM) 15.02%
GM 46.48%
FCFM 15.18%
ROA(3y)7.72%
ROA(5y)6.1%
ROE(3y)16.81%
ROE(5y)13.55%
ROIC(3y)14.63%
ROIC(5y)11.25%
ROICexc(3y)15.96%
ROICexc(5y)12.44%
ROICexgc(3y)32.31%
ROICexgc(5y)24.61%
ROCE(3y)18.52%
ROCE(5y)14.24%
ROICexgc growth 3Y97.54%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.68%
ROICexc growth 3Y98.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.18%
OM growth 3Y78.35%
OM growth 5Y6.79%
PM growth 3Y117.98%
PM growth 5Y9.9%
GM growth 3Y2.69%
GM growth 5Y0.88%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.48
Debt/FCF 2.22
Debt/EBITDA 1.34
Cap/Depr 95.42%
Cap/Sales 3.57%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 75.45%
Profit Quality 101.08%
Current Ratio 3.08
Quick Ratio 1.86
Altman-Z 5.31
F-Score5
WACC8.49%
ROIC/WACC1.62
Cap/Depr(3y)77.54%
Cap/Depr(5y)90.68%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.08%
Profit Quality(3y)77.96%
Profit Quality(5y)213.06%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.86%
EPS 3Y18.56%
EPS 5Y9.91%
EPS Q2Q%6.01%
EPS Next Y2.31%
EPS Next 2Y6.33%
EPS Next 3Y6.89%
EPS Next 5Y8.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.32%
Revenue growth 3Y8.9%
Revenue growth 5Y5.22%
Sales Q2Q%8.27%
Revenue Next Year2.38%
Revenue Next 2Y3.98%
Revenue Next 3Y4.36%
Revenue Next 5Y4.72%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.47%
EBIT growth 3Y94.21%
EBIT growth 5Y12.36%
EBIT Next Year14.12%
EBIT Next 3Y9.53%
EBIT Next 5Y10.19%
FCF growth 1Y582.78%
FCF growth 3Y17.32%
FCF growth 5Y13.53%
OCF growth 1Y2895.37%
OCF growth 3Y14.19%
OCF growth 5Y12.43%

MSA SAFETY INC / MSA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MSA SAFETY INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MSA.


What is the valuation status for MSA stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to MSA SAFETY INC (MSA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for MSA SAFETY INC?

MSA SAFETY INC (MSA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


How financially healthy is MSA SAFETY INC?

The financial health rating of MSA SAFETY INC (MSA) is 7 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MSA stock?

The dividend rating of MSA SAFETY INC (MSA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 29.2%.