MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in MSA Safety Incorporated, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) has returned 2.65% so far this year and 13.16% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, MSA has achieved an annualized return of 14.61%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, MSA's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.27%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Sep 2001 with a return of +35.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -29.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, MSA closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +20.8%, while the worst single day was Jul 28, 2008 at -20.8%.

MSA Safety Incorporated has an annualized alpha of 9.95%, beta of 0.83, and R² of 0.18 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1990.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (81.27%) than losses (61.41%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• R² of 0.18 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

MSA ranks 55 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

MSA Safety Incorporated provided a 1.29% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.12 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 12 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MSA Safety Incorporated. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the MSA Safety Incorporated. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the MSA Safety Incorporated was 70.32%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 992 trading sessions.

The current MSA Safety Incorporated drawdown is 19.06%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of MSA Safety Incorporated over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how MSA Safety Incorporated is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Security & Protection Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.