GROWTH
Top line accelerating.
+3.7% YoY versus +1.1% prior. 3y CAGR +7.1%.
+3.7%
MSA Safety Incorporated MSA
Industrials · Market Cap: $6.2B
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Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
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Industrials · Market Cap: $6.2B
Live price unavailable
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
The Question
2 of 3 legendary models say HOLD MSA — but Warren Buffett disagrees.
What would legendary investors pay for MSA?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Bottom line: MSA is rated BUY by 2 of 3 legendary models, with 0 holding and 1 flagging it overvalued, but earns a B sector grade (71/100) in Industrials. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
+3.7% YoY versus +1.1% prior. 3y CAGR +7.1%.
+3.7%Net margin 14.9% versus 15.8% prior (−0.9pp). Operating 21.4%.
14.9%P/E 21.8x — 18% below the 5y median of 26.7x. Forward 18.2x hints at EPS expansion next year.
21.8x1 of 3 legendary investor models rate MSA a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Average fair value across qualifying models: $189. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
MSA trades at 23.0x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
MSA and GXO differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full MSA vs GXO compare matrix.
Buffett, Lynch, and Munger evaluate MSA against their respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
MSA's P/E ratio is 23.0x. 5-year P/E history is in the
Yes — MSA Safety Incorporated's 21.4% ROE ranks above the S&P 500 median, and D/E 0.89 stays within healthy bounds.
Financial story
Yes — MSA Safety Incorporated's 21.4% ROE shows strong capital efficiency, and its 0.89 debt-to-equity stays within healthy bounds.
How does MSA compare?
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Sign in to see the rankingMSA sits at #3 in Industrials with a B grade (71/100).
