MSA:NYE-MSA Safety Incorporated (USD)

EQUITY | Security & Protection Services | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 168.94

Change

+2.73 (+1.64)%

Market Cap

USD 2.37B

Volume

0.10M

Analyst Target

USD 127.00
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MSA Safety Inc develops, manufactures and supplies products that protect people's health & safety. Its products include fixed gas and flame detection systems, portable gas detection instruments, head protection products and fall protection devices.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Security & Protection Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 0.07% 15% F 38% F
Dividend Return 1.18% 33% F 19% F
Total Return 1.25% 8% B- 29% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 0.41% 15% F 40% F
Dividend Return 1.19% 33% F 19% F
Total Return 1.60% 8% B- 31% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 32.85% 69% C- 67% D+
Dividend Return 7.20% 36% F 20% F
Total Return 40.04% 69% C- 62% D
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 8.52% 46% F 61% D-
Dividend Return 9.79% 46% F 58% F
Total Return 1.26% 36% F 31% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 29.82% 69% C- 36% F
Risk Adjusted Return 32.82% 38% F 47% F
Market Capitalization 2.37B 92% A 81% B-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Security & Protection Services) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 27.30 67% 33%
Price/Book Ratio 6.03 33% 16%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 70.01 10% 4%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 15.30 25% 28%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 27.84% 83% 91%
Return on Invested Capital 5.43% 40% 48%
Return on Assets 11.69% 100% 95%
Debt to Equity Ratio 59.49% 88% 56%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.