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MSA Safety Valuation Multiples

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About MSA Safety

MSA Safety Inc makes safety products that are used to protect workers in the oil and gas and mining industries. The company's product offerings include breathing apparatuses, fall protection, portable gas detection systems, industrial head protection, fire and rescue helmets, and fixed gas and flame detection systems, among others. The end markets for its products include the fire service, contractor, industrial, mining, oil and gas, and utilities industries. The company has organized its business into four geographical operating segments that are aggregated into two reportable segments: Americas and International. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Americas segment, which is comprised of the company's operations in Northern North America and Latin America geographies.


Founded

1914

HQ

United States

Employees

5.3K

Financials (LTM)

Revenue: $2B
EBITDA: $488M

EV

$7B

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MSA Safety Financials

MSA Safety reported last 12-month revenue of $2B and EBITDA of $488M.

In the same LTM period, MSA Safety generated $899M in gross profit, $488M in EBITDA, and $296M in net income.

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MSA Safety P&L

In the most recent fiscal year, MSA Safety reported revenue of $2B and EBITDA of $470M.

MSA Safety is profitable as of last fiscal year, with gross margin of 46%, EBITDA margin of 25%, and net margin of 15%.

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Revenue$2B$2B$2B$2B$2B
Gross Profit$899M$871M$852M$860M$871M
Gross Margin47%46%48%48%46%
EBITDA$488M$470M$314M$476M$470M
EBITDA Margin25%25%18%26%25%
EBIT Margin22%21%22%22%21%
Net Profit$296M$279M$59M$285M$279M
Net Margin15%15%3%16%15%
Net Debt—$416M———

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MSA Safety Stock Performance

MSA Safety has current market cap of $7B, and enterprise value of $7B.

Market Cap Evolution


MSA Safety's stock price is $169.94.

MSA Safety share price increased by 2.1% in the last 30 days, and by 4.3% in the last year.

MSA Safety has an EPS (earnings per share) of $7.23.

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EVMarket CapPrice 1DPrice 1MPrice 3MPrice 12MEPS
$7B$7B0.0%2.1%-13.0%4.3%$7.23

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MSA Safety Valuation Multiples

MSA Safety trades at 3.7x EV/Revenue multiple, and 14.4x EV/EBITDA.

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EV / Revenue (LTM)


MSA Safety Financial Valuation Multiples

As of May 10, 2026, MSA Safety has market cap of $7B and EV of $7B.

MSA Safety has a P/E ratio of 22.1x.

LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
EV/Revenue3.7x3.8x3.9x3.9x3.8x
EV/EBITDA14.4x15.0x22.4x14.8x15.0x
EV/EBIT16.6x18.0x18.2x17.6x18.0x
EV/Gross Profit7.8x8.1x8.3x8.2x8.1x
P/E22.1x23.5x112.0x23.0x23.5x
EV/FCF23.8x23.8x140.6x29.1x23.8x

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MSA Safety Margins & Growth Rates

In the most recent fiscal year, MSA Safety reported gross margin of 46%, EBITDA margin of 25%, and net margin of 15%.

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MSA Safety Margins

Last FY20242025202720282029
Gross Margin46%48%46%
EBITDA Margin25%26%25%
EBIT Margin21%22%21%
Net Margin15%16%15%
FCF Margin16%13%16%

MSA Safety Growth Rates

23/2424/2526/2727/2828/29
Revenue Growth1%4%
Gross Profit Growth1%1%
EBITDA Growth52%(1%)
EBIT Growth3%(2%)
Net Profit Growth386%(2%)
FCF Growth384%22%

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MSA Safety Operational KPIs

MSA Safety's revenue per employee in the last FY averaged $0.4M, while opex per employee averaged $0.1M for the same period.

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Rule of 4032%————
Bessemer Rule of X41%————
Revenue per Employee—$0.4M———
Opex per Employee—$0.1M———
R&D Expenses to Revenue3%3%4%4%3%
Opex to Revenue—26%26%26%26%

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MSA Safety Competitors

MSA Safety competitors include Brink's, Brady, ALSOK, Loomis, GEO Group, Securitas, Maxvision Technology, Alarm.com, Grupo GPS and Verisure.

Most MSA Safety public comparables operate across Security Services.

EV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
Last FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Brink's1.4x1.4x8.2x7.3x
Brady2.4x2.3x13.0x11.4x
ALSOK0.7x0.7x6.3x6.1x
Loomis1.1x1.2x5.1x5.1x
GEO Group1.7x1.6x7.1x9.2x
Securitas0.8x0.8x8.6x8.6x
Maxvision Technology10.5x—162.9x—
Alarm.com2.4x2.4x10.5x11.6x

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MSA Safety M&A Activity

MSA Safety has acquired 8 companies to date.

Last acquisition by MSA Safety was on May 4th 2026. MSA Safety acquired Autronica Fire and Security for $555M (EV/Revenue multiple of ).

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Latest Acquisitions by MSA Safety

Autronica Fire and Security
M&C TechGroup
Bacharach
Bristol Uniforms
Description
Autronica Fire and Security is a Norway-headquartered provider of integrated fire detection and security systems for marine, oil and gas, and building sectors worldwide. Part of the ABB Group since 2011, it equips cruise ships, offshore platforms, hospitals, and hotels with addressable detectors, gas suppression, and voice evacuation systems compliant with SOLAS and EN54 standards. The company maintains a global service network across 50 countries.
M&C TechGroup is a Ratingen-based manufacturer of gas sampling, conditioning, and analysis systems headquartered in Germany. Established in 1964, the company supplies probe-type coolers, particulate filters, and trace moisture analyzers to industries including power generation, petrochemicals, and environmental monitoring. Its product portfolio supports compliance with emission standards like EPA Method 6C, serving clients worldwide through subsidiaries in the US, China, and Singapore, with annual revenues surpassing €20 million.
Bacharach is a manufacturer of gas detection and air quality instrumentation for HVAC/R applications. The New Kensington, Pennsylvania-headquartered company, with over 100 years of history, produces devices measuring combustion gases, refrigerants, environmental pollutants, temperature, and humidity. Bacharach also supplies refrigerant recovery equipment for residential, commercial, industrial, and automotive uses, all made in the USA.
Bristol Uniforms is a Tewkesbury-based designer and producer of protective clothing for emergency services worldwide. The company manufactures firefighting gear, rescue suits, and PPE including flame-resistant fabrics and high-visibility ensembles. Products reach 110 countries via 70 distributors in Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. Bristol Uniforms supplies uniforms to UK fire brigades, police forces, and ambulance services, adhering to EN 469 and NFPA standards for thermal and chemical protection.
HQ CountryNorwayGermanyUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
HQ City
Trondheim
Cologne
Pittsburgh, PA
Bristol
Deal Date4 May 20267 May 202524 May 202125 Jan 2021
Valuation$555M$200M$337M$60M
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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MSA Safety Investment Activity

MSA Safety has invested in 1 company to date.

Latest investment by MSA Safety was on January 19th 2022. MSA Safety invested in Fotokite in their $15M Series B round (EV/Revenue multiple of ).

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Latest Investments by MSA Safety

Fotokite
Description
Fotokite is an aerial robotics company that supplies tethered drone systems for first responders. Installed on fire trucks and public safety vehicles, the Fotokite Sigma deploys autonomously to 45 meters via a single button press on a tablet. It delivers thermal and visible video feeds for incident assessment, powered by a tether enabling over 24 hours of flight time without piloting. Live streaming shares situational awareness with on-site teams or stations. Vienna-based, the firm equips departments worldwide with this tool-free overhead intelligence.
HQ CountrySwitzerland
HQ City
Zurich
Deal Date19 Jan 2022
RoundSeries B
Raised$15M
InvestorsCredit Suisse Entrepreneur Capital; MSA Safety; SICTIC; Sony Innovation Fund; Swisscanto Private Equity
Valuationundisclosed
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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About MSA Safety

When was MSA Safety founded?MSA Safety was founded in 1914.
Where is MSA Safety headquartered?MSA Safety is headquartered in United States.
How many employees does MSA Safety have?As of today, MSA Safety has over 5K employees.
Who is the CEO of MSA Safety?MSA Safety's CEO is Steven C. Blanco.
Is MSA Safety publicly listed?Yes, MSA Safety is a public company listed on NYSE.
What is the stock symbol of MSA Safety?MSA Safety trades under MSA ticker.
When did MSA Safety go public?MSA Safety went public in 1988.
Who are competitors of MSA Safety?MSA Safety main competitors include Brink's, Brady, ALSOK, Loomis, GEO Group, Securitas, Maxvision Technology, Alarm.com, Grupo GPS, Verisure.
What is the current market cap of MSA Safety?MSA Safety's current market cap is $7B.
What is the current revenue of MSA Safety?MSA Safety's last 12 months revenue is $2B.
What is the current revenue growth of MSA Safety?MSA Safety revenue growth (NTM/LTM) is 6%.
What is the current EV/Revenue multiple of MSA Safety?Current revenue multiple of MSA Safety is 3.7x.
Is MSA Safety profitable?Yes, MSA Safety is EBITDA-positive (as of the last 12 months).
What is the current EBITDA of MSA Safety?MSA Safety's last 12 months EBITDA is $488M.
What is MSA Safety's EBITDA margin?MSA Safety's last 12 months EBITDA margin is 25%.
What is the current EV/EBITDA multiple of MSA Safety?Current EBITDA multiple of MSA Safety is 14.4x.
What is the current FCF of MSA Safety?MSA Safety's last 12 months FCF is $296M.
What is MSA Safety's FCF margin?MSA Safety's last 12 months FCF margin is 15%.
What is the current EV/FCF multiple of MSA Safety?Current FCF multiple of MSA Safety is 23.8x.
How many companies MSA Safety has acquired to date?As of May 2026, MSA Safety has acquired 8 companies.
What was the largest acquisition by MSA Safety?$555M acquisition of Autronica Fire and Security on 4th May 2026 was the largest M&A MSA Safety has done to date.
What companies MSA Safety acquired?MSA Safety acquired Autronica Fire and Security, Bacharach, Globe Holding Co., M&C TechGroup, Latchways Group, Bristol Uniforms, Sierra Monitor, and Senscient.
In how many companies MSA Safety has invested to date?As of May 2026, MSA Safety has invested in 1 company.
What was the last MSA Safety investment?On 19th January 2022 MSA Safety invested in Fotokite, participating in a $15M Series B round, alongside Credit Suisse Entrepreneur Capital, SICTIC, Sony Innovation Fund, and Swisscanto Private Equity.
In what companies MSA Safety invested in?MSA Safety invested in Fotokite.

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