Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for MSA Safety Inc (MSA) - $203.08 as of 2/13/2026 6:40:10 PM EST
Total Score
11 out of 30
Safety Score
41 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for MSA
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for MSA
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for MSA
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for MSA
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for MSA (41 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | -10 |
Financial Details for MSA
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | MSA |
| Company Name | MSA Safety Inc |
| Country | N/A |
| Description | MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) is a leading global provider of innovative safety products designed to protect personnel and infrastructure in high-risk sectors, including oil and gas, construction, and military applications. Headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, MSA boasts a significant international footprint across North and Latin America. Renowned for its robust portfolio of safety solutions that enhance both safety and operational efficiency, MSA maintains a strong commitment to research and development, continuously driving advancements that set new benchmarks in safety standards and worker well-being worldwide. As a trusted partner in critical industries, MSA's reputation is built on reliability and a relentless pursuit of innovation. |
| Sector Name | INDUSTRIALS |
| Industry Name | SECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 5/4/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 203.08 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 139.05 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 2/13/2026 6:40:10 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 277,816 |
| Average Daily Volume | 227,607 |
| 52-Week High | 195.13 |
| 52-Week Low | 126.61 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 60.40% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 24.02 |
| Sector PE | 44.21 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 25.86 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 46.79 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 8.47 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 111.70 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 3.08 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 4.34 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 33.17 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 5.82 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 8.13 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 5.49 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 4.06 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.19 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 44.39 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 0 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 39,152,100 |
| Market Capitalization | 7,951,008,468 |
| Institutional Ownership | N/A |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 2/13/2026 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.5300 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.5300 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 2.12 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 1.04% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 2.12 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 1.04% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 21 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.25% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.95% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.48% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 3.89% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 9.62% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 29.82% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 4.70% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 386.43% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 7.11 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 5.55 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 7.70 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 279,937,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 284,967,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 58,583,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 8.30% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 5.22% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 22.50% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 169,998,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 164,560,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 146,442,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -450,376,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -317,062,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 481,622,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 575,170,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 620,374,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.70 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.68 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 1,143,319,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 966,802,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 1,302,390,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 282,908,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 7.23 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 242,205,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 50,093,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 1.45 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | None |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 6.72 |
| MACD Signal | 5.26 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 144.22 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 169.41 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 194.60 |
| Beta | 0.98 |
| RSI | 83.39 |
| 50-Day SMA | 163.91 |
| 150-Day SMA | 165.08 |
| 200-Day SMA | 154.60 |
System |
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| Modified | 2/13/2026 3:52:10 AM EST |