MSA Safety Incorporated
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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 $6.60B, 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
$6.60B
Beta
0.94
P/E (TTM)
23.11
P/E (Fwd)
17.63
EPS (TTM)
$7.40
EPS (Fwd)
$9.70
ROE
22.8%
ROA
11.3%
Cash
$180.2M
Total Debt
$658.3M
Free CF
$240.3M
52W Change
-2.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
MSA Safety Incorporated carries $658.3M in total debt against $180.2M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 3.7x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Annual free cash flow of $240.3M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 22.8% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Return on assets of 11.3% 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. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for MSA Safety Incorporated and its sector.