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MSA NYSE

MSA Safety Incorporated
1W: -1.6% 1M: -1.7% 3M: +1.9% YTD: +10.8% 1Y: +6.9% 3Y: +23.2% 5Y: +23.0%
$179.17
-3.40 (-1.86%)
 
Weekly Expected Move ±2.3%
$174 $178 $182 $187 $191
NYSE · Industrials · Security & Protection Services · Tech Score Neutral · Power 63 · $6.9B mcap · 36M float · 0.738% daily turnover · Short 70% of daily vol
Credit Risk of going bust: lower than 89% of companies Debt: 8.5% of company value Bonds: none of note held by US funds details ▾
Of US companies ranked in the safest four tenths, about 1 in 3,500 filed for bankruptcy within a year (2020-2025).
If the stock fell to about $0.92 (down 99.5%), MSA Safety Incorporated would be worth roughly what it owes.
Total debt $643.5M against a stock market value of $6.92B.
Distance to default 13.07 (Merton model): prices to 2026-10-27, balance sheet 2026-06-30, debt counted $303.9M (short-term plus half of long-term), stock volatility 25.4%; Altman Z 5.96. A ranking and a back-test, not a forecast.
US fund filings (SEC N-PORT) show under $25M of this company's bonds, so there is no bond page. Its debt may be bank loans or privately placed. How these are computed.
Smart Money Score
Bullish 75
Insider+$0.1M
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Key Statistics
Market Cap$6.9B
52W Range151.1-208.92
Volume239,175
Avg Volume267,104
Beta0.91
Dividend$2.14
Analyst Ratings
7 Buy 5 Hold 0 Sell
Consensus Buy
Company Info
CEOSteven C. Blanco
Employees5,300
SectorIndustrials
IndustrySecurity & Protection Services
IPO Date1973-02-22
1000 Cranberry Woods Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066-5207
US
724 776 8600
About MSA Safety Incorporated

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.

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