MSA
MSA Safety
NYSE: MSA · INDUSTRIALS · SECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES
$168.57
-0.13% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$6.17B
P/E ratio
21.61
P/S ratio
3.22x
EPS (TTM)
$7.40
Dividend yield
1.33%
52W range
$150 – $208
Volume
0.3M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
74
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
6.7
Growth
B8.0
Quality
A8.0
Profitability
A6.3
Valuation
B3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
3.1
Altman Z-Score
Safe zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$205.71
+22.03%
12-Month target
$175.01
+3.82%
Intrinsic (DCF)
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Margin of safety
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0 Strong Buy3 Buy4 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Altman Z 3.06 — safe zone
+ ROE 21.44% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $65.10M — positive
+ Debt/equity 0.49x — low leverage
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.53B | $1.79B | $1.81B | $1.87B | $1.92B |
| Net income | $179.63M | $58.58M | $284.97M | $278.92M | $71.27M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $7.40 |
| Free cash flow | $113.51M | $50.09M | $242.21M | $295.43M | $65.10M |
| Profit margin | 11.76% | 3.28% | 15.76% | 14.88% | 15.20% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
MSA Safety trades at $168.57. representing a P/E of 21.61x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 74/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 3.06, it sits in the safe zone. TTM revenue stands at $1.92B. with profit margins at 15.20%.
Frequently asked questions
What is MSA Safety's stock price?
MSA Safety (MSA) trades at $168.57, on a P/E of 21.6x and a P/S of 3.2x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is MSA Safety overvalued?
MSA Safety carries a Smart Value Score of 74/100 (Grade B), which we rate Buy. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read.
What is the price target of MSA Safety (MSA)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $205.71, about 22.0% above the current $168.57. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is MSA Safety's revenue?
MSA Safety's trailing twelve-month revenue is $1.92B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
MSA Safety's Altman Z-Score is 3.06, which places it in the safe zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorINDUSTRIALS
IndustrySECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio3.22x
ROE21.44%
Beta0.96
50D MA$167.83
200D MA$171.11
Shares out0.04B
Float0.04B
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Avg volume0.3M
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