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.
CEO: Steven C. Blanco. Company website
MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) trades at $179.66, up 0.54% on the day, as of Sep 20, 2026 14:57 UTC.
MSA Safety Incorporated has a market capitalisation of $6.94B, calculated from the live MSA share price and shares outstanding.
MSA trades at a trailing P/E of 22.35, from earnings per share of $8.04 over the last twelve months.
MSA Safety Incorporated generated revenue of $1.95B over the trailing twelve months, which puts the stock at 3.56 times sales.
MSA has traded between $151.10 and $208.92 over the past 52 weeks, and the last price is 14.0% below that high.
Yes. MSA Safety Incorporated keeps 16.13% of revenue as net income over the trailing twelve months.
Wall Street analysts rate MSA Buy, with an average price target of $210.00, 16.9% above the current price.
MSA Safety Incorporated is classified under the Industrials sector and the Security & Protection Services industry, and is domiciled in US.
Steven C. Blanco is the chief executive of MSA Safety Incorporated, which employs 5,300 people.
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