MSA Safety Incorporated
MSA
Rank in Stocks
#2732
MSA Safety Incorporated is a prominent global manufacturer and provider of... MSA Safety Incorporated is a prominent global manufacturer and provider of safety equipment, specializing in the engineering, production, and distribution of solutions designed to safeguard both personnel and critical infrastructure. The company serves a diverse range of high-risk sectors, including the energy industry (oil, gas, and petrochemical), emergency services (fire departments), construction, industrial manufacturing, utilities, military, and mining. Its international footprint extends significantly across North America, Latin America, and other global markets. Among its principal offerings are permanently installed systems for gas and flame detection, encompassing sophisticated monitoring units, flame sensors, and open-path infrared detectors. These are complemented by essential replacement parts and associated services, all crucial for identifying the presence or absence of various atmospheric gases. The company also provides advanced respiratory protection, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), alongside portable gas detection devices for on-the-go analysis. MSA Safety's product line further includes a comprehensive range of head protection solutions for industrial use, as well as specialized helmets and protective clothing tailored for firefighters. Additionally, the company offers robust fall protection systems, featuring confined space apparatus, safety harnesses, lanyards, and self-retracting lifelines, often integrated into custom-engineered safety setups. Further expanding its portfolio, the company supplies air-purifying respirators, eye and face shields, ballistic helmets, and gas masks. Distribution reaches both end-users and wholesale partners via direct and indirect sales channels. Its products are marketed under well-known brand names such as V-Gard, Cairns, and Gallet. Founded in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated maintains its headquarters in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.
Share Price
$178.91
Market Cap
$6.91B
Change (1 day)
0.06%
Change (1 year)
8.38%
Country
US
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Category
Industrials
P/E ratio for MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA)
P/E ratio as of October 2026 TTM: 22.53
According to MSA Safety Incorporated latest financial reports and stock price the company's current price-to-earnings ratio (TTM) is 22.53. At the end of 2023 the company had a P/E ratio of 113.28.
P/E ratio history for MSA Safety Incorporated from 2000 to 2026
P/E ratio at the end of each year
| Year | P/E Ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 22.53 | -1.63% |
| 2024 | 22.90 | -79.79% |
| 2023 | 113.28 | 259.71% |
| 2022 | 31.49 | -88.64% |
| 2021 | 277.11 | 491.89% |
| 2020 | 46.82 | 30.79% |
| 2019 | 35.80 | 22.89% |
| 2018 | 29.13 | -74.26% |
| 2017 | 113.17 | 300.67% |
| 2016 | 28.25 | 23.37% |
| 2015 | 22.90 | 2.77% |
| 2014 | 22.28 | 4.12% |
| 2013 | 21.39 | 24.17% |
| 2012 | 17.23 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 17.17 | -41.41% |
| 2010 | 29.31 | 34.12% |
| 2009 | 21.86 | 80.86% |
| 2008 | 12.08 | -55.83% |
| 2007 | 27.36 | 31.47% |
| 2006 | 20.81 | 28.56% |
| 2005 | 16.19 | -38.88% |
| 2004 | 26.48 | 77.91% |
| 2003 | 14.89 | 32.89% |
| 2002 | 11.20 | -25.94% |
| 2001 | 15.12 | 13.68% |
| 2000 | 13.30 | 0.00% |
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How to read a P/E ratio?
The Price/Earnings ratio measures the relationship between a company's stock price and its earnings per share.
A low but positive P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating high earnings compared to its current valuation and might be undervalued. A company with a high negative (near 0) P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating heavy losses compared to its current valuation.
Companies with a P/E ratio over 30 or a negative one are generaly seen as "growth stocks" meaning that investors typically expect the company to grow or to become profitable in the future.
Companies with a positive P/E ratio bellow 10 are generally seen as "value stocks" meaning that the company is already very profitable and unlikely to strong growth in the future.