MSA Safety Incorporated
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $7.11B
- P/E (TTM)
- 22.63
- Forward P/E
- 20.27
- Dividend yield
- 1.16%
- 52-week range
- $151.11$208.92
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 240.93K
MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $181.85 - $184.58 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $208.92 |
| 52-Week Low | $151.11 |
| Open | $183.09 |
| Volume (last close) | 242.57K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 240.93K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 1.95B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 314.01M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 354.30M |
| EPS (TTM) | $8.03 |
| Profit Margin | 16.13% |
| Operating Margin | 22.17% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 22.40% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.46 |
| Annual Dividend | $2.14 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.16% |
| Payout Ratio | 26.66% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 7.11B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 38.99M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 22.63 |
| Forward P/E | 20.27 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 3.65 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 5.07 |
| EV/EBITDA | 14.80 |
| 50-Day MA | $184.16 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $177.69 |
| 1-Year Change | +10.63% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
MSA Safety Incorporated at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) has a market capitalization of $7.11B. The stock trades at 22.6× trailing earnings, 20.3× forward earnings and 3.6× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $314.01M on revenue of $1.95B (a 16.1% profit margin) and generated $354.30M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 6.5% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $200.06M in cash and securities against $643.51M of debt, a net debt position of $443.45M.
MSA Safety Incorporated pays a quarterly dividend totaling $2.14 per share a year, a 1.16% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 27% payout ratio and 35 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 10.6% over the past year. At $182.26 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $151.10 to $208.92, above its 200-day moving average of $177.69.
Based on 5 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold with an average price target of $209.00, 14.7% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About MSA Safety Incorporated
What is the current stock price for MSA?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, MSA stock trades at $182.26. The 52-week range is $151.11–$208.92, with a day range of $181.85–$184.58.
What is the P/E ratio for MSA?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, MSA Safety Incorporated's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 22.6, meaning investors pay $22.6 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 20.3, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. MSA Safety Incorporated operates in the Industrials sector.
Does MSA pay dividends?
Yes, MSA Safety Incorporated pays a 1.16% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($2.14 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 26.7%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 14, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for MSA?
Based on ratings from 5 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for MSA is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $209.00, a 14.7% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $182.26.
What is the market cap of MSA?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, MSA Safety Incorporated's market capitalization is $7.11B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. MSA Safety Incorporated operates in the Industrials sector within the Security & Protection Services industry.