MSA Safety (MSA) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
MSA Safety stock (MSA) is currently trading at $176.03. MSA Safety PE ratio is 24.65. MSA Safety PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.65. Analyst consensus price target for MSA is $212.43. WallStSmart rates MSA as Hold.
- MSA PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- MSA PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- MSA intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- MSA stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- MSA fair value vs current price
- MSA insider transactions and insider buying
- Is MSA undervalued or overvalued?
- MSA Safety financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- MSA Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- MSA analyst price target and Smart Rating
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MSA Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · MSA Safety (MSA)
MSA trades 308% above its Graham fair value of $48.28, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
MSA Safety (MSA) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, return on equity, operating margin. Concerns around revenue growth and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
MSA Safety (MSA) Key Strengths (5)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
93.74% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Every $100 of equity generates $22 in profit
Strong operational efficiency: $24 kept per $100 revenue
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
MSA Safety (MSA) Areas to Watch (5)
Earnings declining -0.40%, profits shrinking
Revenue growing slowly at 2.20% annually
Premium pricing at 4.8x book value
Revenue is fairly priced at 3.65x sales
Decent profitability, keeps $15 per $100 revenue
MSA Safety (MSA) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 60/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 8.8/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Institutional Own., Return on Equity. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.99) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 22.20%, Operating Margin at 24.10%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (3.65), Price/Book (4.84) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 2.20%, EPS Growth at -0.40%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Profit Margin at 14.90%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 22.20% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 2.20% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Institutional Own.) and negatives (EPS Growth, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
MSA Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
MSA's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.65x trades 102% above its historical average of 1.81x (96th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 10% below its historical high of 4.08x set in Mar 2026, and 489% above its historical low of 0.62x in Feb 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for MSA Safety (MSA) · INDUSTRIALS › SECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES
The Big Picture
MSA Safety operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 1.9B with 2% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 14.9% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 22.2% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 106M in free cash flow and 122M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can MSA Safety push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Debt management: total debt of 674M is significantly higher than cash (170M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor SECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact MSA Safety.
Bottom Line
MSA Safety offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About MSA Safety(MSA)
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MSA Safety Incorporated develops, manufactures, and supplies safety products that protect people and facility infrastructure in the oil, gas, petrochemical, fire, construction, industrial manufacturing, utility, military, and mining industries in America. North, Latin America and internationally. . The company is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.