Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for MSA Safety Inc (MSA) - $162.40 as of 12/15/2025 8:36:48 AM EST
Total Score
11 out of 30
Safety Score
40 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 (40 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) | 4 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | -10 |
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Company Overview |
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| Ticker | MSA |
| Company Name | MSA Safety Inc |
| Country | N/A |
| Description | MSA Safety Incorporated is a premier global provider of safety products, dedicated to protecting personnel and infrastructure in high-risk sectors such as oil and gas, construction, and military. Headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, MSA maintains a robust international presence, particularly in North and Latin America. The company is recognized for its innovative solutions that enhance safety and operational efficiency, establishing it as a trusted partner in critical industries. With a strong commitment to research and development, MSA is at the forefront of advancing global safety standards. |
| Sector Name | INDUSTRIALS |
| Industry Name | SECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 162.40 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 143.58 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 12/15/2025 8:36:48 AM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 234,970 |
| Average Daily Volume | 247,518 |
| 52-Week High | 181.68 |
| 52-Week Low | 126.61 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 28.27% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 21.73 |
| Sector PE | 42.63 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 26.26 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 37.42 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 25.23 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 58.67 |
| 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 | 4.84 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 4.59 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 5.73 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.32 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.27 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 42.33 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 0 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 39,152,100 |
| Market Capitalization | 6,358,301,040 |
| Institutional Ownership | N/A |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 11/14/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.5300 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.5300 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 2.10 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 2.12 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 1.29% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.22% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 5.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 5.97% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 4.66% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 9.62% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 30.04% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 4.70% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 386.43% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 6.99 |
| 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 | 0.20 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | None |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.13 |
| MACD Signal | -0.44 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 154.36 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 166.55 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 178.74 |
| Beta | 0.96 |
| RSI | 48.33 |
| 50-Day SMA | 161.54 |
| 150-Day SMA | 162.52 |
| 200-Day SMA | 152.64 |
System |
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| Modified | 12/13/2025 4:26:50 AM EST |