MSA Safety Incorporated
MSAIndustrialsNASDAQSecurity & Protection Services · Last scanned May 29, 2026
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Daily timeframe2 of 4 indicators bearish as of May 28CONFIRMED
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Headquartered within the industrials sector, MSA Safety Incorporated focuses on Security & Protection Services services and products. MSA Safety Incorporated develops, manufactures, and supplies safety products and technology solutions that protect workers and facility infrastructures worldwide. With a market capitalization of $6.57B, 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
$6.57B
Beta
0.97
P/E (TTM)
23.00
P/E (Fwd)
17.55
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
4.4%
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. Return on equity stands at 22.8%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. 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. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence MSA Safety Incorporated's trajectory.