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MSA Safety

NYSE: MSA · INDUSTRIALS · SECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES

$166.39
+1.38% today

Updated 2026-04-30

Market cap
$6.49B
P/E ratio
24.10
P/S ratio
3.46x
EPS (TTM)
$6.94
Dividend yield
1.23%
52W range
$150 – $208
Volume
0.2M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
4.0
Growth
C
8.0
Quality
A
7.5
Profitability
B+
6.3
Valuation
B
4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
3.2
Altman Z-Score
Safe zone
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →206 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$208.14
+25.09%
12-Month target
$175.01
+5.18%
Intrinsic (DCF)
Margin of safety
0 Strong Buy3 Buy4 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

X-Ray snapshot

Strengths
+ Altman Z 3.23 — safe zone
+ ROE 22.20% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $106.02M — positive
Risks
No major risks identified

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM
Revenue$1.53B$1.79B$1.81B$1.87B$1.87B
Net income$179.63M$58.58M$284.97M$278.92M$86.93M
EPS$6.94
Free cash flow$113.51M$50.09M$242.21M$295.43M$106.02M
Profit margin11.76%3.28%15.76%14.88%14.90%

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
MSA$6.49B604.07.56.38.0Buy
CAT$414.16B554.77.54.34.5Buy
GEV$308.81B638.07.03.74.3Buy
GE$296.28B594.08.03.75.3Buy
RTX$237.11B597.36.03.36.0-52.11%Buy
BA$176.67B485.35.02.04.0-42.42%Hold

Smart narrative

MSA Safety trades at $166.39. representing a P/E of 24.10x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 60/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 3.23, it sits in the safe zone. TTM revenue stands at $1.87B. with profit margins at 14.90%.

Frequently asked questions

What is MSA Safety's stock price?
MSA Safety (MSA) trades at $166.39.
Is MSA Safety overvalued?
Smart Value Score 60/100 (Grade C+, Hold).
What is the price target of MSA Safety (MSA)?
The analyst target price is $208.14, representing +25.1% upside from the current price of $166.39.
What is MSA Safety's revenue?
TTM revenue is $1.87B.
Piotroski F-Score?
4/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
3.23 — safe zone.

Company info

SectorINDUSTRIALS
IndustrySECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio3.46x
ROE22.20%
Beta1.04
50D MA$178.26
200D MA$172.34
Shares out0.04B
Float0.04B
Short ratio
Avg volume0.2M

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