MSAfetyMSA +0.15%89 Current Ratio is 3.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 2.51. GuruFocus rates MSA with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $186.84 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,092 Business Services companies, MSAfety ranks better than 77.01% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. MSAfety's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.17.
MSAfety has a current ratio of 3.17. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.
The historical rank and industry rank for MSAfety's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MSA'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.02 Med: 2.51 Max: 3.17
Current: 3.17
During the past 13 years, MSAfety's highest Current Ratio was 3.17. The lowest was 2.02. And the median was 2.51.
MSA's Current Ratio is ranked better than 77.01% of 1092
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.81
vs MSA: 3.17
MSAfety (NYSE:MSA) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
MSAfety Current Ratio Related Terms
MSAfety Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MSAfety's Current Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, MSAfety's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
MSAfety Current Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, MSAfety's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSAfety's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MSAfety (MSA) has a Current Ratio of 3.17 as of Mar. 2026. This is 26% above median its historical median of 2.51. Over the past decade, MSAfety's Current Ratio has ranged from 2.02 to 3.17. According to the industry distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #251 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is MSAfety's Current Ratio too high?
MSAfety's current Current Ratio of 3.17 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 2.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.02 to a high of 3.17. The Business Services industry median Current Ratio is 1.81. MSAfety's value of 3.17 is 75.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #251 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MSAfety has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSAfety's Current Ratio compare to ADT and BCO?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #251 out of 1092 companies for Current Ratio. This places MSAfety in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.81. MSAfety's value of 3.17 is 75.1% above this benchmark. Historically, MSAfety's own Current Ratio has ranged from 2.02 to 3.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.51 vs. the industry median of 1.81, MSAfety has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Current Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.81, based on 1,092 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MSAfety's current Current Ratio of 3.17 is 75.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Business Services industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSAfety's current Current Ratio is 3.17, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 2.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MSAfety stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSAfety (MSA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $186.84, compared to a current price of $165.53 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 3.17, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 2.51 and 75.1% above the Business Services industry median of 1.81. MSAfety's overall GF Score™ is 89/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSAfety (MSA), the current Current Ratio is 3.17 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is MSAfety (MSA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSAfety stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $165.53 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $186.84.
GuruFocus considers MSAfety to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MSA:
Current Ratio: 3.17 (26% above median its 10-year median of 2.51)
GF Value™: $186.84 vs. price of $165.53 (11.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.1% above the Business Services median (#251 of 1092)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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