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MSA MSA Safety PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As at Dec 31, 2024, the MSA stock has a PE ratio of 23.85. This is based on the current EPS of $6.95 and the stock price of $165.77 per share. A decrease of 51% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 48.6 of the last 4 quarters.

MSA PE ratio history

How has MSA's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of MSA Safety over the last ten years is 70.82. The current 23.85 PE ratio is 66% 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.

Average
70.82
Median
35.1
Minimum
18
Maximum
497.03

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

What is the average PE ratio of MSA for the past years

The current PE ratio of MSA is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
134.32
5-year avg
107.17
10-year avg
70.82
15-year avg
53.97

MSA PE vs peers

What is MSA's PE ratio compared to its peers

Compared to its peer NPO, MSA's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than MOV's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
MOV Movado Group Inc 18.33 $434.22M
MSA MSA Safety Inc 23.95 $6.54B
NPO Enpro Industries Inc 66.69 $3.6B
MATW Matthews International Corp N/A $835.45M
HI Hillenbrand Inc N/A $2.15B

Frequently asked questions

What is MSA Safety's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for MSA stock is 23.85 as of Dec 31, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for MSA Safety (MSA)?

The 3-year average PE ratio for MSA stock is 134.32.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for MSA Safety (MSA)?

The 5-year average PE ratio for MSA stock is 107.17.

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 66% 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 (Dec 31, 2024), MSA Safety's stock price is $165.77. 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 23.85. PE RATIO(23.85) = STOCK PRICE($165.77) / TTM EPS($6.95)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.