MSA Safety Incorporated
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- MSA Safety Incorporated is well-positioned in the growing security and protection services industry, benefiting from increased demand for safety equipment and solutions.
- In Q2 2026, MSA reported a revenue increase of 9% compared to the previous quarter, reaching $503 million.
- The company's gross margin improved to 49.5%, up from 47.4% in the prior quarter.
- Despite its strengths, MSA faces challenges with a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 45.911, which may impact financial flexibility.
- The trailing P/E ratio stands at 22.69, indicating that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings growth potential.
- Net income for 2023 was only $58.583 million, reflecting a significant drop from $284.967 million in 2024.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $6.87B | Enterprise value | $7.32B | Trailing P/E | 22.15 | Forward P/E | 17.87 |
| PEG | 0.99 | Price / book | 4.92 | Beta | 0.91 | Dividend yield | 1.21% |
| Revenue growth | 6.2% | Earnings growth | 40.3% | Gross margin | 47.6% | Operating margin | 24.6% |
| Profit margin | 16.1% | ROE | 23.7% | ROA | 11.1% | Debt / equity | 0.46 |
| Current ratio | 3.24 | Free cash flow | $316.46M | Analyst recommendation | none | Mean target | $209.14 |
| 52w high | $208.92 | 52w low | $151.11 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $503M | $464M | $511M | $468M | $474M |
| Op margin | 23.1% | 20.6% | 23.1% | 21.0% | 19.3% |
| Net income | $86.2M | $71.3M | $86.9M | $69.6M | $62.8M |
| Gross margin | 49.5% | 47.4% | 46.9% | 46.5% | 46.6% |
| Gross profit | $249M | $220M | $239M | $218M | $221M |
| Operating income | $116M | $95.5M | $118M | $98.2M | $91.6M |
- Revenue +9% vs prior quarter ($503M vs $464M).
- Gross margin 49.5% (was 47.4% prior quarter).
- Operating margin expanded to 23%.
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.9B | $1.8B | $1.8B | $1.5B | — |
| Op margin | 20.9% | 22.1% | 21.7% | 18.2% | — |
| Net income | $279M | $285M | $58.6M | $180M | — |
| Gross margin | 46.5% | 47.6% | 47.7% | 44.1% | — |
| Gross profit | $871M | $860M | $852M | $674M | — |
| Operating income | $392M | $399M | $388M | $278M | — |
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News
2026-10-08 · 3 Logistics Stocks Riding Global Trade And AI Freight Demand
2026-10-02 · MSA Safety (MSA) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know
2026-10-02 · MSA Safety (MSA) Stock May Be 45% Undervalued Despite New SCBA Launch
2026-10-02 · The Bull Case For MSA Safety (MSA) Could Change Following New Connected SCBA Launch And Uptake – Learn Why
2026-09-30 · 1 Safe-and-Steady Stock to Target This Week and 2 We Turn Down
2026-09-23 · MSA Safety Launches New G1™ City Edition SCBA, Transforming Firefighter Search and Rescue
2026-09-22 · Subscription Pivot and SCBA Replacement Cycle Set to Drive MSA Safety’s (MSA) Margin Expansion
2026-09-14 · MSA Safety to Showcase Comprehensive Worker Safety Solutions at NSC 2026
2026-09-10 · Possible Finance Survey Spotlights Level of Trust in AI: NYSE Content Update
2026-09-10 · Possible Finance Survey Spotlights Level of Trust in AI: NYSE Content Update
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2026-09-09 · Unpacking Q2 Earnings: MSA Safety (NYSE:MSA) In The Context Of Other Safety & Security Services Stocks
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