(MSA) MSA Safety - Ratings and Ratios
Gas Detectors, Helmets, Respirators, Harnesses, Breathing Apparatus
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Description: MSA MSA Safety
MSA Safety Incorporated is a leading global provider of safety products and technology solutions, protecting people and infrastructure across various industries, including fire service, energy, and industrial manufacturing. The companys diverse product portfolio includes breathing apparatus, firefighter helmets, gas detection systems, fall protection equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators, eye protection, and ballistic helmets.
With a strong presence in the market, MSA Safety serves its customers through a combination of direct and indirect sales channels, leveraging its well-established brand names, including V-Gard, Cairns, and Gallet. The companys products cater to a wide range of applications, from construction and utility to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) industries.
From a financial perspective, MSA Safety has demonstrated a strong track record of performance. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Return on Equity (RoE) of 25.67% indicate the companys ability to generate profits from shareholder equity. Additionally, the companys market capitalization stands at approximately $6.84 billion, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 24.04, suggesting a relatively stable valuation.
To further evaluate MSA Safetys performance, other relevant KPIs could be considered, such as revenue growth, gross margin, operating margin, and dividend yield. These metrics can provide insights into the companys ability to drive top-line growth, maintain profitability, and return value to shareholders. For instance, a steadily increasing revenue growth trajectory, coupled with a stable or expanding gross margin, could be indicative of the companys competitive strength and ability to navigate market fluctuations.
MSA Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 6,625m |
| Sub-Industry | Office Services & Supplies |
| IPO / Inception | 1990-03-26 |
MSA Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 35.5% |
| Fundamental | 79.3% |
| Dividend Rating | 53.8% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -19.5% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.20 of 5 |
MSA Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 1.25% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 1.65% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 3.18% |
| Payout Consistency | 99.3% |
| Payout Ratio | 27.1% |
MSA Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 3.7% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -3.9% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 58.8% |
| CAGR 5y | 14.21% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.41 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 1.56 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -1.12 |
| Alpha | 0.04 |
| Beta | 0.455 |
| Volatility | 22.57% |
| Current Volume | 198.9k |
| Average Volume 20d | 191.9k |
| Stop Loss | 163.2 (-3%) |
| Signal | -0.45 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.0
| Net Income (277.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 109.7m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.10 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -5.16pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 32.94% (prev 28.04%; Δ 4.90pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.13 (>3.0%) and CFO 321.3m > Net Income 277.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (-147.0m) to EBITDA (429.8m) ratio: -0.34 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 3.11 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (39.4m) change vs 12m ago -0.46% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 46.83% (prev 48.28%; Δ -1.45pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 76.26% (prev 81.02%; Δ -4.77pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 12.63 (EBITDA TTM 429.8m / Interest Expense TTM 31.4m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 5.86
| (A) 0.24 = (Total Current Assets 887.5m - Total Current Liabilities 285.5m) / Total Assets 2.55b |
| (B) 0.56 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 1.43b / Total Assets 2.55b |
| (C) 0.17 = EBIT TTM 397.1m / Avg Total Assets 2.40b |
| (D) 1.30 = Book Value of Equity 1.69b / Total Liabilities 1.30b |
| Total Rating: 5.86 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 79.31
| 1. Piotroski 5.0pt = 0.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 3.53% = 1.76 |
| 3. FCF Margin 13.81% = 3.45 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.54 = 2.36 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 1.58 = 0.81 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 10.41)% = 12.50 |
| 7. RoE 23.67% = 1.97 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 50.02% = 3.75 |
| 9. EPS Trend 54.11% = 2.71 |
What is the price of MSA shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.28%, over one month by -1.25%, over three months by +1.76% and over the past year by -4.47%.
Is MSA Safety a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of MSA is around 165.08 USD . This means that MSA is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -1.92%.
Is MSA a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 3
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 2
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the MSA price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 191.8 | 13.9% |
| Analysts Target Price | 191.8 | 13.9% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 181.6 | 7.9% |
Last update: 2025-09-15 04:40
MSA Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 147.0m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 24.1455
P/S = 3.6247
P/B = 5.3042
P/EG = 1.7
Beta = 0.95
Revenue TTM = 1.83b USD
EBIT TTM = 397.1m USD
EBITDA TTM = 429.8m USD
Long Term Debt = 671.0m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 8.38m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 679.3m USD (Calculated: Short Term 8.38m + Long Term 671.0m)
Net Debt = -147.0m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 7.16b USD (6.63b + Debt 679.3m - CCE 147.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 12.63 (Ebit TTM 397.1m / Interest Expense TTM 31.4m)
FCF Yield = 3.53% (FCF TTM 252.5m / Enterprise Value 7.16b)
FCF Margin = 13.81% (FCF TTM 252.5m / Revenue TTM 1.83b)
Net Margin = 15.15% (Net Income TTM 277.0m / Revenue TTM 1.83b)
Gross Margin = 46.83% ((Revenue TTM 1.83b - Cost of Revenue TTM 971.8m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 4.23 (Enterprise Value 7.16b / Book Value Of Equity 1.69b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.19% (Interest Expense 8.12m / Debt 679.3m)
Taxrate = 24.01% (90.0m / 375.0m)
NOPAT = 301.8m (EBIT 397.1m * (1 - 24.01%))
Current Ratio = 3.11 (Total Current Assets 887.5m / Total Current Liabilities 285.5m)
Debt / Equity = 0.54 (Debt 679.3m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.25b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.58 (Net Debt -147.0m / EBITDA 429.8m)
Debt / FCF = 2.69 (Debt 679.3m / FCF TTM 252.5m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.17b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 10.86% (Net Income 277.0m, Total Assets 2.55b )
RoE = 23.67% (Net Income TTM 277.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.17b)
RoCE = 21.57% (Ebit 397.1m / (Equity 1.17b + L.T.Debt 671.0m))
RoIC = 17.46% (NOPAT 301.8m / Invested Capital 1.73b)
WACC = 7.06% (E(6.63b)/V(7.30b) * Re(7.69%)) + (D(679.3m)/V(7.30b) * Rd(1.19%) * (1-Tc(0.24)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 33.85 | Cagr: 0.01%
Discount Rate = 7.69% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 70.46% ; FCFE base≈286.7m ; Y1≈188.2m ; Y5≈86.1m
Fair Price DCF = 43.22 (DCF Value 1.69b / Shares Outstanding 39.1m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 54.11 | EPS CAGR: 10.96% | SUE: 0.70 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 50.02 | Revenue CAGR: 8.20% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None
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