MSA Safety Incorporated
MSAIndustrialsNASDAQSecurity & Protection Services
Scan Results
Daily timeframePart of the industrials sector, MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) is listed under Security & Protection Services. At a $7.28B market cap, MSA Safety Incorporated ranks as a mid-cap company within industrials. 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
$7.28B
Beta
0.94
P/E (TTM)
23.47
P/E (Fwd)
18.81
EPS (TTM)
$8.04
EPS (Fwd)
$10.03
ROE
23.7%
ROA
11.1%
Cash
$200.1M
Total Debt
$643.5M
Free CF
$316.5M
52W Change
10.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where MSA stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 26, 2026 close, MSA finished 6.81% above its 150-day moving average ($175.73) and 8.92% above its 200-day moving average ($172.32). 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 August 26, 2026 close, MSA's RSI(14) was 26.9, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish 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. Free cash flow comes in at $316.5M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 23.7%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. 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.
Investors considering MSA Safety Incorporated should weigh the typical risks associated with MSA's sector, size, and financial profile against their own risk tolerance and investment objectives. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing MSA's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.