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MSA Safety Incorporporated MSA

Industrials — Security & Protection Services
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Insider Decisions

Total buys
0.07
Total sells
4.25
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — 1 — — —
Sell — 1 — — 1 — — — — — 2 —
Insider Ownership
6.48%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
6,890.00
Revenue
1,946.32
Net Income
314.01
Free Cash Flow
354.40
Net Debt
391.59
Current Ratio
3.24
Debt/Equity
0.42
P/E ratio
22.29
P/S ratio
3.57
P/B ratio
4.96
Past 5Y EPS Growth
15.70%
This Y EPS Growth
15.45%
Next Y EPS Growth
9.58%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
10.67%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
5.61
Annual Dividend Rate
1.88
Annual Dividend Yield
1.07%
total individual payouts
2028 ‡‡‡‡‡
2027 ‡‡‡‡
2026 2.15
—
—
—
2025 2.10
—
—
—
—
2024 2.00
—
—
—
—
2023 1.87
—
—
—
—
2022 1.82
—
—
—
—
2021 1.75
—
—
—
—
2020 1.71
—
—
—
—
2019 1.64
—
—
—
—
2018 1.49
—
—
—
—
2017 1.38
—
—
—
—
2016 1.31
—
—
—
—
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 146.44 164.56 165.07 200.06
Receivables 294.68 279.21 306.45 347.88
Inventory 292.60 296.80 343.04 350.12
Other 52.55 62.46 54.74 36.79
786.27 803.03 869.29 934.84
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 111.87 108.16 110.78 123.63
ST’ Debt — — — —
Other 101.07 83.75 98.33 107.79
332.82 288.09 289.21 288.90
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 463.63 503.33 — —
—
’25 421.34 474.12 468.45 510.91
1,874.81
’24 413.30 462.46 432.68 499.70
1,808.14
’23 398.26 447.30 446.73 495.36
1,787.65
’22 330.69 372.31 381.69 443.25
1,527.95
’21 308.43 341.29 340.20 410.27
1,400.18
’20 341.15 314.44 304.39 388.25
1,348.22
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 75.69 95.38 — —
—
’25 61.83 67.22 112.46 122.35
363.87
’24 50.89 53.30 84.33 107.91
296.43
’23 (285.91) 95.07 124.78 158.91
92.86
’22 24.52 15.45 63.93 53.55
157.46
’21 45.62 38.30 46.23 69.00
199.15
’20 13.61 69.42 27.12 96.40
206.56
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 65.13 82.71 — —
—
’25 51.07 37.89 100.48 106.08
295.51
’24 39.67 39.04 70.09 93.88
242.67
’23 (294.28) 87.79 112.14 147.25
52.90
’22 16.55 3.62 55.02 38.33
113.51
’21 36.07 27.62 30.25 56.09
150.02
’20 7.14 56.14 14.51 80.31
158.10
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 1.83 2.23 — —
—
’25 1.51 1.59 1.77 2.21
7.09
’24 1.47 1.83 1.69 2.22
7.21
’23 (3.83) 1.70 1.65 1.93
1.48
’22 0.90 1.21 1.14 1.31
4.56
’21 0.92 0.64 0.48 (1.57)
0.54
’20 1.11 0.92 0.71 0.31
3.05

Target Price Range

High
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Recommendation Rating

2.6
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 108.75 122.57 160.02 127.86 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 151.98 185.57 200.61 182.86 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5,000 5,100 5,200 5,300 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.31 0.35 0.35 0.35 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,527.95 1,787.65 1,808.14 1,874.81 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 44.10% 47.67% 47.59% 46.46% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 238.53 206.69 375.01 366.40 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 15.61% 11.56% 20.74% 19.54% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 179.63 58.58 284.97 278.92 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 56.32 60.77 64.33 71.59 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 38.95 45.48 45.93 47.81 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 4.58 1.49 7.24 7.11 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4.01 2.36 7.53 9.28 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (1.12) (1.02) (1.37) (1.74) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.89 1.35 6.16 7.54 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 23.55 24.60 29.04 34.86 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 39.23 39.31 39.37 39.22 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 31.35 113.47 22.93 22.52 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.68 3.69 3.61 3.35 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.11 6.85 5.73 4.61 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.95 3.95 3.80 3.58 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 53.12 133.37 28.31 22.72 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 157.46 92.86 296.43 363.87 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (43.94) (39.95) (53.75) (68.36) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 113.51 52.90 242.67 295.51 — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 534.26 453.45 514.94 580.08 — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 581.45 575.17 481.62 572.71 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 408.64 428.73 317.06 407.64 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 923.74 966.80 1,143.32 1,367.01 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 7.52% 2.57% 13.02% 11.72% — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 11.22% 10.36% 16.66% 13.09% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 20.51% 6.21% 27.10% 22.28% — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

MSA Safety Incorporated stands as a resilient leader in the safety equipment sector, delivering essential gear like respirators, gas detectors, and helmets to critical industries amid economic turbulence and pandemics. Revenue has surged at a 5.8% CAGR from $1.15 billion in 2016 to $1.81 billion in 2024, with analysts forecasting continued momentum to $2.19 billion by 2028—fueled by demand in head protection, fall safety, and innovative connected devices. Profitability has rebounded impressively, with 2024 EBT margins hitting 20.74%, ROE at 27.1%, and free cash flow per share projected at $7.54 for 2025, underpinning dividends, buybacks, and a rock-solid balance sheet featuring doubled book value per share and manageable debt.

The stock’s 430% total return since 2016 lows reflects market reward for these defensive strengths and operational efficiencies, like revenue per employee peaking at $350,000, outpacing peers in ROIC and positioning MSA for compounding EPS growth above 10% annually. While insider selling and clustered analyst targets near current levels urge caution amid macro headwinds, the upside shines through in international expansion, recurring IoT revenue streams, and parallels to post-crisis booms—hinting at 10-15% annualized returns for patient investors.

Dive into the full analysis for deeper dives on historical correlations, acquisition impacts, and strategic catalysts that could propel MSA’s next growth phase.

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MSA Safety Incorporporated (MSA) Latest News

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9 Sep

3 , 7:14 PM
MSA Safety reported Q2 earnings, placed in comparison with other safety and security services stocks on NYSE:MSA performance metrics. Q2 earnings release and peer comparison may affect short-term investor sentiment on financial results without major strategic shifts.

14 Aug

4 , 2:10 AM
MSA Safety acquired Autronica, prompting analysis of whether current valuation remains justified after the deal. Autronica acquisition marks major strategic expansion likely to shift MSA competitive positioning and long-term growth trajectory.

7 Aug

3 transcript www.fool.com, 10:14 PM
MSA Safety (MSA) held its Q2 2026 earnings call to discuss financial results and outlook. Earnings call delivers standard financial updates likely to influence short-term market sentiment without major structural shifts.

31 Jul

4 transcript , 5:03 PM
MSA Safety reported record margins and EPS growth in its Q2 2026 earnings call despite challenging conditions. Record margins and EPS growth demonstrate strong operational performance likely to lift stock valuation and future outlook.

3 www.marketbeat.com, 5:03 PM
MSA Safety Incorporated held its Q2 earnings call and highlighted financial results along with operational updates. Q2 earnings updates provide moderate insight into financial performance and can influence short-term investor views.

3 transcript app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
MSA Safety Incorporated released Q2 2026 earnings call results covering financial performance, operational updates and forward guidance. Quarterly earnings data and guidance typically produce moderate short-term effects on valuation and sentiment without altering long-term trajectory.

30 Jul

3 , 7:30 PM
MSA Safety surpassed Q2 earnings and revenue estimates. Beating quarterly estimates can lift short-term stock performance and sentiment.

3 , 4:35 PM
MSA Safety reported sales exceeding analyst expectations in Q2 2026. Quarterly sales beat provides moderate positive signal for near-term financial results and sentiment.

3 , 4:30 PM
MSA Safety Incorporated announced its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings releases update financial performance and can moderately shift investor sentiment and near-term stock movement.

22 Jul

3 , 12:09 PM
MSA Safety stock may be 43% below fair value after completing a $555 million acquisition. Large acquisition combined with noted valuation discount points to moderate effects on MSA trajectory and sentiment.

9 Jul

4 , 4:30 PM
MSA Safety Incorporated completes acquisition of Autronica Fire and Security, a leading provider of fire and gas detection and alarm systems. Acquisition of established fire detection specialist expands MSA product portfolio and market reach in core safety segment.

2 Jul

3 , 2:20 PM
MSA Safety has two positive factors supporting its outlook alongside one notable concern that could weigh on performance. Mixed positive and negative factors point to moderate influence on company trajectory without major shifts.

19 May

4 Simply Wall St., 3:13 AM
MSA Safety Incorporated names a new chair while posting strong quarterly results that position both moves as potential game changers for the company's trajectory and investor outlook. New chair appointment plus strong quarterly results represent major strategic and operational developments expected to significantly alter MSA Safety's trajectory and investor sentiment.

16 May

4 StockStory, 11:24 AM
MSA Safety leads Q1 Safety & Security Services earnings with top performance among peers, delivering strong results that position it ahead in the sector. Top Q1 earnings ranking signals strong operational momentum likely to lift MSA stock and investor outlook.

13 May

3 StockStory, 10:52 PM
Five revealing analyst questions from MSA Safety Incorporated's Q1 earnings call probed core topics including revenue growth, margin pressures, acquisition integration, headcount reductions, and long-term growth strategies amid market challenges. Analyst questions spotlight financial metrics, operational efficiencies, and strategic outlook, potentially swaying investor views on near-term performance.

12 May

4 www.marketbeat.com, 2:05 AM
MSA Safety Incorporated released Q1 earnings call highlights covering financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Q1 earnings highlights detail financial performance and strategic outlook, significantly influencing investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

5 May

4 PR Newswire, 7:00 AM
MSA Safety Incorporated to acquire Autronica Fire and Security, a leading provider of fire and gas detection and alarm systems. Acquisition of a leading fire and gas detection provider represents a major strategic expansion enhancing MSA's product portfolio and competitive positioning.

3 app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
MSA Safety Incorporated released its Q1 2026 earnings call summary, detailing quarterly financial performance, operational updates, and future guidance. Q1 earnings call summary reveals financial results and guidance that moderately affect short-term market performance and investor outlook.

4 May

4 Zacks, 7:30 PM
MSA Safety Incorporated surpassed Q1 earnings and revenue estimates, reporting stronger-than-expected financial results. Beating Q1 earnings and revenue estimates signals robust financial performance, likely enhancing investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

4 StockStory, 4:43 PM
MSA Safety (NYSE:MSA) exceeded Q1 CY2026 expectations. Exceeding quarterly earnings expectations signals strong financial health and boosts investor sentiment for sustained positive market performance.

4 PR Newswire, 4:30 PM
MSA Safety announced first quarter 2026 results. Quarterly earnings results directly affect financial metrics, stock price, and investor outlook on future performance.

3 Zacks, 6:30 PM
MSA Safety (MSA) Q1 earnings compared to analyst estimates, with key metrics such as revenue, EPS, and segment performance analyzed for beats or misses. Q1 earnings comparison to estimates affects short-term financial performance and investor sentiment without fundamentally altering long-term trajectory.

3 PR Newswire, 8:30 AM
MSA Safety Incorporated announces its 56th consecutive year of annual dividend increases. 56 consecutive dividend increases signal financial stability and attract income-focused investors, moderately boosting market sentiment.

3 May

3 StockStory, 3:32 PM
MSA Safety (MSA) Q1 results highlight key performance metrics, revenue, earnings, and guidance ahead of the official earnings release. Q1 results preview affects financial performance and investor sentiment moderately.

28 Apr

4 Simply Wall St., 11:04 AM
MSA Safety launches new firefighter gear and connected safety solutions, prompting a fresh valuation assessment amid potential growth in core safety equipment markets. New firefighter gear and connected safety launches mark significant product innovations strengthening MSA Safety's competitive position in core operations.

27 Apr

3 Zacks, 10:00 AM
MSA Safety (MSA) reports earnings next week, with Wall Street expecting growth. Upcoming earnings with expected growth may noticeably influence financial performance and investor sentiment.

21 Apr

4 , 8:35 AM
MSA Safety showcased advancements in firefighter protection at FDIC 2026, addressing increasingly complex firegrounds with enhanced safety solutions. Advancements in firefighter protection at a major industry conference signal significant product innovation and strengthened competitive positioning for MSA.

15 Apr

4 Simply Wall St., 3:06 PM
MSA Safety's investor narrative is shifting positively with upgraded analyst price targets and a new share buyback program. New analyst targets and buybacks represent major strategic actions enhancing shareholder value and market sentiment.

2 Apr

3 Simply Wall St., 8:13 AM
Geopolitical jitters and sector sentiment shifts prompt valuation reassessment for MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA). Geopolitical tensions and sector sentiment changes may moderately affect MSA's market performance and investor outlook.

12 Mar

4 Simply Wall St., 9:13 AM
MSA Safety expanded its share buyback program to US$500 million, prompting questions on whether this move redefines its capital allocation strategy. A $500 million buyback expansion represents a major strategic capital allocation shift that could significantly enhance shareholder value and market perception.
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