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.
| Price | $160.77 |
| Market Cap | $6.6B |
| P/E (TTM) | 21.80 |
| P/E (Forward) | 16.65 |
| Price/Book | 4.63 |
| Return on Equity | 22.8% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 17.6% |
| Debt/Equity | 48.57 |
| Gross Margin | 46.8% |
| Operating Margin | 22.4% |
| Revenue Growth | 10.0% |
| Dividend Yield | 1.3% |
| Free Cash Flow | $240M |
MSA Safety Incorporated operates in the Security & Protection Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).