MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) — Stock Score Summary

MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 78/100 based on Quality (80/100), Value (38/100), and Momentum (45/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. MSA Safety is a high-quality compounder (Q: 80) that stands to benefit from the structural onshoring of manufacturing and industrial facilities in North America, which increases demand for safety equipment. However, the valuation is rich, and the macro tailwind is slow-moving rather than an explosive near-term inflection.

MSA Safety Incorporated is a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and supplying sophisticated safety products that protect people and infrastructure. The company's extensive portfolio includes personal protective equipment, gas detection instruments, and fire suppression systems, renowned for their reliability and adherence to stringent safety standards. MSA maintains a strong competitive moat through its highly engineered, life-saving products, robust global distribution, and deep regulatory expertise, serving critical industrial markets.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$160.77
Market Cap$6.6B
P/E (TTM)21.80
P/E (Forward)16.65
Price/Book4.63
Return on Equity22.8%
Return on Invested Capital17.6%
Debt/Equity48.57
Gross Margin46.8%
Operating Margin22.4%
Revenue Growth10.0%
Dividend Yield1.3%
Free Cash Flow$240M

MSA Safety Incorporated operates in the Security & Protection Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MSA Safety Incorporated’s (MSA) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) is 78/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (80), Value (38), and Momentum (45) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does MSA Safety Incorporated have an economic moat?
MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) has a Quality factor score of 80/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is MSA Safety Incorporated a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 78/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is MSA Safety Incorporated in?
MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Security & Protection Services industry (United States).