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MSA SAFETY INC (MSA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:MSA - US5534981064 - Common Stock

156.92 USD
+1.37 (+0.88%)
Last: 11/18/2025, 8:04:00 PM
156.92 USD
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After Hours: 11/18/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, MSA scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MSA was compared to 82 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making MSA a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. MSA has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


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.
In the past 5 years MSA has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MSA had a positive operating cash flow.
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

MSA has a better Return On Assets (10.96%) than 89.02% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of MSA (21.49%) is better than 87.80% of its industry peers.
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.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MSA is above the industry average of 10.46%.
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

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 15.02%, MSA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
MSA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MSA has a better Operating Margin (21.11%) than 96.34% of its industry peers.
MSA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MSA is creating some value.
MSA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MSA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
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 5.25 indicates that MSA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of MSA (5.25) is better than 84.15% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.22, MSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.83% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48 indicates that MSA is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MSA (0.48) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.48
Debt/FCF 2.22
Altman-Z 5.25
ROIC/WACC1.62
WACC8.46%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.08, MSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.15% of the companies in the same industry.
MSA has a Quick Ratio of 1.86. This is a normal value and indicates that MSA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.86, MSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.83% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Measured over the past years, MSA shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.91% on average per year.
MSA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.32%.
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

MSA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.43% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.72% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y1.79%
EPS Next 2Y6.51%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
EPS Next 5Y8.43%
Revenue Next Year2.38%
Revenue Next 2Y4.03%
Revenue Next 3Y4.29%
Revenue Next 5Y4.72%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.12 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MSA.
MSA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MSA is cheaper than 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
MSA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.96, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MSA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MSA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.07% of the companies are valued more expensively.
MSA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.12
Fwd PE 17.96
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MSA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.07% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.72
EV/EBITDA 14.14
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)11.26
PEG (5Y)2.03
EPS Next 2Y6.51%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.33%, MSA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.55, MSA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.33, MSA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.33%

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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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

MSA pays out 29.20% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
MSA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP29.2%
EPS Next 2Y6.51%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
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 (11/18/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 156.92 0 (0%)

156.92

+1.37 (+0.88%)

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 Owners95.81%
Inst Owner Change0.46%
Ins Owners0.75%
Ins Owner Change-1.03%
Market Cap6.14B
Revenue(TTM)1.86B
Net Income(TTM)279.89M
Analysts76
Price Target195.64 (24.67%)
Short Float %3.29%
Short Ratio4.94
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.33%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)7.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.58%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.68%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.56%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.12
Fwd PE 17.96
P/S 3.3
P/FCF 21.72
P/OCF 17.59
P/B 4.72
P/tB 23.13
EV/EBITDA 14.14
EPS(TTM)7.8
EY4.97%
EPS(NY)8.74
Fwd EY5.57%
FCF(TTM)7.22
FCFY4.6%
OCF(TTM)8.92
OCFY5.69%
SpS47.59
BVpS33.26
TBVpS6.78
PEG (NY)11.26
PEG (5Y)2.03
Graham Number76.4
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 5.25
F-Score5
WACC8.46%
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 Y1.79%
EPS Next 2Y6.51%
EPS Next 3Y7.06%
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 2Y4.03%
Revenue Next 3Y4.29%
Revenue Next 5Y4.72%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.47%
EBIT growth 3Y94.21%
EBIT growth 5Y12.36%
EBIT Next Year14.87%
EBIT Next 3Y10.49%
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%.