MSA SafetyMSA.NValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Deeply Undervalued” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, MSA Safety (MSA.N) trades at a P/E of 22.00x, P/B of 4.93x, P/S of 3.55x, and a dividend yield of 0.90%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 6th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 18th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 14th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 19th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 57th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 33rd percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 44th percentile within its industry and the 57th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 2.20%, ranking at the 45th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
Cross-checking P/E against P/B, the two percentiles sit within 8.5 points of each other — a consistent signal from both angles. The P/E percentile sits lower within its industry than across the market as a whole — relatively cheaper next to direct peers. Of the 2.20% total shareholder yield, 0.90% is paid out as dividends and roughly 1.30% is implied to come from buybacks — both channels are meaningfully in play. MSA Safety operates in the Manufacturing sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NYSE: MSA · MSA
Want the full picture on whether MSA Safety (MSA.N) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 22.00 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 4.93 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 3.55 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 0.90% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 2.20% |