MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA)

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MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA)

Country: United States of AmericaSector: IndustrialsIndustry: Security & Protection ServicesExchange: NYSE
P/E TTM
22.7
History
P/E NTM
20.1
Market cap
7.04B
Currency USD
KvantraRankAbout67
IValue59
IIQuality89
IIIMomentum49
Current price
182.46 USD+0.19%
Benchmarks

No price history available.

Key financial summary

Financials in USD
202020212022202320242025TTM2026E
Total revenue$m1,3481,4001,5281,7881,8081,8751,9462,086
Operating profit$m402454
Net profit$m1242118059285279314354
EPS reported$7.098.04
Operating cashflow per share$9.2810.44
Capex per share$1.751.33
FCF per share$7.539.12
Free cash flow$m295354
Net debt$m416400
Book value equity$m1,3671,402
Book value per share$34.7435.95
Number of sharesm39.3538.99
DPS (TTM paid)$2.102.14

Financial summary

Financials in USD
202020212022202320242025TTM2026E
Value
P/E TTMx22.5922.69
P/B LTMx4.594.48
P/S LTMx3.353.23
P/FCF LTMx21.2617.73
EV/EBITDA LTMx14.3512.97
EV/Sales LTMx3.603.98
Earnings Yield LTM%+4.43%+4.41%
FCF Yield%+4.70%+5.64%
Quality
ROE%+20.40%+23.15%
ROIC%+13.46%+14.97%
Operating margin%+21.44%+23.32%
Gross margin%+46.46%+47.57%
FCF/Sales%+15.76%+18.20%
Growth and momentum
EPS Growth YoY%-1.66%+11.51%
Sales Growth YoY%+3.69%+7.64%
Net Income Growth YoY%-2.12%+10.19%
FCF Growth%+21.97%+46.28%
Operating Profit Growth%+3.29%+16.61%
Dividend and capital structure
Dividend Yield%+1.31%+1.13%
Dividend Growth%+5.00%+7.00%
Payout Ratio%+29.52%+26.33%
FCF/Debtx0.470.55
Net Debt/EBITDAx0.980.85
EBIT/Net interestx12.6413.96
Net debt/market cap%+9.25%+8.21%
Net debt/Equityx0.300.29
Gross debt/equityx0.460.46

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Current price182.46 USD
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Company overview

MSA Safety Incorporated is a prominent global manufacturer and provider of safety equipment, specializing in the engineering, production, and distribution of solutions designed to safeguard both personnel and critical infrastructure. The company serves a diverse range of high-risk sectors, including the energy industry (oil, gas, and petrochemical), emergency services (fire departments), construction, industrial manufacturing, utilities, military, and mining. Its international footprint extends significantly across North America, Latin America, and other global markets. Among its principal offerings are permanently installed systems for gas and flame detection, encompassing sophisticated monitoring units, flame sensors, and open-path infrared detectors. These are complemented by essential replacement parts and associated services, all crucial for identifying the presence or absence of various atmospheric gases. The company also provides advanced respiratory protection, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), alongside portable gas detection devices for on-the-go analysis. MSA Safety's product line further includes a comprehensive range of head protection solutions for industrial use, as well as specialized helmets and protective clothing tailored for firefighters. Additionally, the company offers robust fall protection systems, featuring confined space apparatus, safety harnesses, lanyards, and self-retracting lifelines, often integrated into custom-engineered safety setups. Further expanding its portfolio, the company supplies air-purifying respirators, eye and face shields, ballistic helmets, and gas masks. Distribution reaches both end-users and wholesale partners via direct and indirect sales channels. Its products are marketed under well-known brand names such as V-Gard, Cairns, and Gallet. Founded in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated maintains its headquarters in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.

SectorIndustrials
IndustrySecurity & Protection Services
CountryUnited States of America
Trades inUSD

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MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA)

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KvantraRank67
Market cap7.04B
P/E NTM20.1
P/E TTM22.7
KvantraRank?67 / 100
Value
59
Quality
89
Momentum
49
Financialsin USD
20242025TTM2026E
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Consensus
Current182.46 USD
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Price consensus
Last year average price target
Current price182.46 USD
Return Potential

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Ratings
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Hold
Sell
Strong Sell

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About

MSA Safety Incorporated is a prominent global manufacturer and provider of safety equipment, specializing in the engineering, production, and distribution of solutions designed to safeguard both personnel and critical infrastructure. The company serves a diverse range of high-risk sectors, including the energy industry (oil, gas, and petrochemical), emergency services (fire departments), construction, industrial manufacturing, utilities, military, and mining. Its international footprint extends significantly across North America, Latin America, and other global markets. Among its principal offerings are permanently installed systems for gas and flame detection, encompassing sophisticated monitoring units, flame sensors, and open-path infrared detectors. These are complemented by essential replacement parts and associated services, all crucial for identifying the presence or absence of various atmospheric gases. The company also provides advanced respiratory protection, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), alongside portable gas detection devices for on-the-go analysis. MSA Safety's product line further includes a comprehensive range of head protection solutions for industrial use, as well as specialized helmets and protective clothing tailored for firefighters. Additionally, the company offers robust fall protection systems, featuring confined space apparatus, safety harnesses, lanyards, and self-retracting lifelines, often integrated into custom-engineered safety setups. Further expanding its portfolio, the company supplies air-purifying respirators, eye and face shields, ballistic helmets, and gas masks. Distribution reaches both end-users and wholesale partners via direct and indirect sales channels. Its products are marketed under well-known brand names such as V-Gard, Cairns, and Gallet. Founded in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated maintains its headquarters in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.

SectorIndustrials
IndustrySecurity & Protection Services
CountryUnited States of America
Trades inUSD

For informational purposes only. Kvantra provides data and quantitative analysis, not investment advice. KvantraRank is a mechanical model output. Analyst price targets and ratings are sourced from third parties and are not Kvantra recommendations. Past performance does not guarantee future results; all investments carry risk.

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