MSA MSA Safety PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Oct 29, 2024, the MSA stock has a PE ratio of 24.16. This is based on the current EPS of $6.95 and the stock price of $167.91 per share. A decrease of 50% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 48.6 of the last 4 quarters.
MSA PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of MSA Safety over the last ten years is 69.58. The current 24.16 PE ratio is 65% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, MSA's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jun 2023 quarter at 497.03, with a price of $173.96 and an EPS of $0.35. The Sep 2015 quarter recorded the bottom point at 18, with a price of $39.97 and an EPS of $2.22.
MSA Safety PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 496.97% in 2021
Maximum annual decrease: -88.74% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 113.31 | 259.94% |
| 2022 | 31.48 | -88.74% |
| 2021 | 279.56 | 496.97% |
| 2020 | 46.83 | 31.95% |
| 2019 | 35.49 | 21.58% |
| 2018 | 29.19 | -74.39% |
| 2017 | 114 | 302.83% |
| 2016 | 28.3 | 23.04% |
| 2015 | 23 | 2.68% |
| 2014 | 22.4 | 3.66% |
MSA average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of MSA is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
MSA PE vs peers
Compared to its peers NPO and MATW, MSA's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than MOV's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MOV Movado Group Inc | 11.82 | $425.54M |
| MSA MSA Safety Inc | 24.05 | $6.57B |
| MATW Matthews International Corp | 27.47 | $722.87M |
| NPO Enpro Industries Inc | 73.73 | $3.14B |
| HI Hillenbrand Inc | N/A | $1.98B |
Frequently asked questions
What is MSA Safety's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for MSA stock is 24.16 as of Oct 29, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for MSA Safety (MSA)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for MSA stock is 147.52.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for MSA Safety (MSA)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for MSA stock is 103.39.
What is the highest PE ratio for MSA?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 497.03 and it was in the Jun 2023 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for MSA compare to its historical average?
MSA's current price to earnings ratio is 65% below its 10-year historical average.
How is MSA's PE ratio calculated (MSA Safety PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the PE ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Oct 29, 2024), MSA Safety's stock price is $167.91. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $6.95. Therefore, MSA Safety's P/E ratio for today is 24.16. PE RATIO(24.16) = STOCK PRICE($167.91) / TTM EPS($6.95)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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