MSA Safety Incorporated

MSA Safety Incorporated

179.17
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-3.40
(-1.86%)
8.04EPS
21.65P/E
6.74BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, MSA Safety Incorporated carries a market capitalization of 6.74B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 7.19B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap6.74B
Enterprise Value7.19B

Important Dates

MSA Safety Incorporated's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 2, 2026.

Earnings Date11/2/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, MSA Safety Incorporated has 38.60M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding38.60M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, MSA Safety Incorporated trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 21.65. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.49, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 4.82.

PE Ratio21.65
PS Ratio3.49
PB Ratio4.82
P/TBV Ratio17.45
P/FCF Ratio16.80
P/OCF Ratio16.75

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, MSA Safety Incorporated trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 14.72 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 3.69 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 17.39 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. MSA Safety Incorporated trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 16.68, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 7.19B versus a market cap of 6.74B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales3.69
EV / EBITDA14.72
EV / EBIT17.39
EV / FCF16.68

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, MSA Safety Incorporated maintains a current ratio of 3.24, meaning it holds 3.2x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 45.91, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 15.02 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio3.24
Quick Ratio1.90
Debt / Equity45.91
Debt / EBITDA1.32
Interest Coverage15.02

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, MSA Safety Incorporated posted a return on equity (ROE) of 23.72, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 15.80 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 12.19, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 16.84, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 368,970.24 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 5,275.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 2.94 indicates how many times MSA Safety Incorporated sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)23.72
Return on Assets (ROA)12.19
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)15.80
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)16.84
Revenue Per Employee368,970.24
Employee Count5,275.00
Inventory Turnover2.94

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, MSA Safety Incorporated recorded 96.07M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 23.43, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 410.08M, leaving 314.01M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax96.07M
Effective Tax Rate23.43

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 27, 2026, MSA Safety Incorporated's stock has gained approximately 7.43% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 183.34, while the 200-day moving average is 177.99.

52-Week Price Change7.43%
50-Day Moving Average183.34
200-Day Moving Average177.99

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, MSA Safety Incorporated generated 1.95B in revenue and converted that into 314.01M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 8.04. EBITDA reached 488.08M, while operating income came in at 427.73M.

Revenue1.95B
Gross Profit925.88M
Operating Income427.73M
Pretax Income410.08M
Net Income314.01M
EBITDA488.08M
EBIT413.17M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)8.04

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, MSA Safety Incorporated holds 200.06M in cash and equivalents against 643.51M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 399.69M. Total book value stands at 1.40B, with working capital of 645.94M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents200.06M
Total Debt643.51M
Net Debt399.69M
Equity (Book Value)1.40B
Book Value Per Share36.22
Working Capital645.94M

Cash Flow

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MSA Safety Incorporated produced 405.88M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Operating Cash Flow405.88M
Free Cash Flow405.88M
FCF Per Share10.42

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, MSA Safety Incorporated posted a gross margin of 47.57, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 21.98 and net profit margin of 16.13 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin47.57
Operating Margin21.98
Pretax Margin21.07
Profit Margin16.13
EBITDA Margin25.08

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, MSA Safety Incorporated paid dividends of 2.13 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 26.38 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 5.95, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 4.23, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to MSA Safety Incorporated shareholders.

Dividend Per Share2.13
Payout Ratio26.38
Shareholder Yield4.23
FCF Yield5.95

Stock Splits

MSA Safety Incorporated's most recent stock split took place on January 29, 2004 with a 1:3 split ratio.

Last Split Date1/29/2004
Split Ratio1:3

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, MSA Safety Incorporated has an Altman Z-Score of 7.43, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score7.43