MSA Safety Incorporated
MSAIndustrialsNASDAQSecurity & Protection Services
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Daily timeframeMSA Safety Incorporated develops, manufactures, and supplies safety products and technology solutions that protect workers and facility infrastructures worldwide. With a market capitalization of $7.03B, it sits in mid-cap territory. The company offers breathing apparatus products, including self-contained breathing apparatus; firefighter helmets and protective apparel; and fixed gas and flame detection systems, such as fixed gas detection monitoring systems, flame detectors and open-path infrared gas detectors, and refrigerant detection and identification solution, as well as hand-held portable gas detection instruments to detect the presence or absence of various gases in the air.
Market Cap
$7.03B
Beta
0.91
P/E (TTM)
22.67
P/E (Fwd)
18.29
EPS (TTM)
$8.04
EPS (Fwd)
$9.97
ROE
23.7%
ROA
11.1%
Cash
$200.1M
Total Debt
$643.5M
Free CF
$316.5M
52W Change
8.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where MSA stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 14, 2026 close, MSA finished 4.23% above its 150-day moving average ($174.41) and 3.00% above its 200-day moving average ($176.50). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is MSA overbought or oversold?
At the October 14, 2026 close, MSA's RSI(14) was 47.4, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
MSA Safety Incorporated carries $643.5M in total debt against $200.1M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 3.2x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Annual free cash flow of $316.5M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 23.7% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Return on assets of 11.1% further supports the picture of efficient asset utilization. Revenue has grown from $1.53B (2022) to $1.87B (2025), reflecting a 23% increase over the period.
As with any equity investment, MSA carries market risk, sector-specific risk, and company-specific risk that investors should evaluate in the context of their own portfolios. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing MSA.