MSAfety (FRA:M07) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.84 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:M07 MSA Safety Inc FRA:M07
87 GF Score
Price €147.00
GF Value €160.73
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is MSAfety Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

MSAfety FRA:M07 -1.34% 87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.84 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 7.09. GuruFocus rates FRA:M07 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €160.73 (Fairly Valued). Among 729 Business Services companies, MSAfety ranks worse than 91.63% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), MSAfety's current share price is €147.00. MSAfety's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €21.49. MSAfety's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.84.

The historical rank and industry rank for MSAfety's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:M07' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.94   Med: 7.09   Max: 10.52
Current: 6.88

During the past years, MSAfety's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 10.52. The lowest was 3.94. And the median was 7.09.

FRA:M07's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
91.63% of 729 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.56 vs FRA:M07: 6.88

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

MSAfety's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €30.189. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €21.49 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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MSAfety  (FRA:M07) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


MSAfety Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


MSAfety Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MSAfety's Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.

MSAfety Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

MSAfety Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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MSAfety Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:M07 vs ADT, BRC, GEO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, MSAfety's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, MSAfety's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MSAfety's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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MSAfety Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

MSAfety's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=147.00/21.49
=6.84

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, MSAfety's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=30.189/330.2130*330.2130
=30.189

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

MSAfety Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 12.973 241.018 17.774
201609 13.302 241.428 18.194
201612 13.932 241.432 19.055
201703 14.115 243.801 19.118
201706 13.893 244.955 18.729
201709 13.529 246.819 18.100
201712 13.132 246.524 17.590
201803 13.389 249.554 17.716
201806 14.042 251.989 18.401
201809 14.499 252.439 18.966
201812 14.381 251.233 18.902
201903 14.958 254.202 19.431
201906 15.580 256.143 20.085
201909 16.372 256.759 21.056
201912 16.735 256.974 21.505
202003 16.518 258.115 21.132
202006 16.852 257.797 21.586
202009 16.760 260.280 21.263
202012 17.582 260.474 22.289
202103 17.396 264.877 21.687
202106 17.724 271.696 21.541
202109 17.791 274.310 21.417
202112 18.720 278.802 22.172
202203 19.790 287.504 22.730
202206 20.177 296.311 22.486
202209 21.614 296.808 24.047
202212 22.152 296.797 24.646
202303 18.225 301.836 19.938
202306 19.441 305.109 21.041
202309 20.622 307.789 22.124
202312 22.466 306.746 24.185
202403 23.156 312.332 24.482
202406 24.319 314.175 25.560
202409 25.024 315.301 26.207
202412 27.724 315.605 29.007
202503 27.929 319.799 28.838
202506 27.666 322.561 28.322
202509 28.264 324.800 28.735
202512 29.923 324.054 30.492
202603 30.189 330.213 30.189

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.84 mean?
MSAfety (FRA:M07) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.84 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on MSAfety and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.09. Over the past decade, MSAfety's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.94 to 10.52. According to the industry distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #668 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 91.6%.
Is MSAfety's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
MSAfety's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.84 is near median its 10-year median of 7.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.94 to a high of 10.52. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. MSAfety's value of 6.84 is 338.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #668 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MSAfety has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSAfety's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ADT and BRC?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #668 out of 729 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places MSAfety in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. MSAfety's value of 6.84 is 338.5% above this benchmark. Historically, MSAfety's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.94 to 10.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.09 vs. the industry median of 1.56, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.56, based on 729 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MSAfety's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.84 is 338.5% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on MSAfety and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSAfety's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.09. 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 (FRA:M07) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €160.73, compared to a current price of €147.00 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.09 and 338.5% above the Business Services industry median of 1.56. MSAfety's overall GF Score™ is 87/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSAfety (FRA:M07), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.84 as of Jul. 23, 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 (FRA:M07) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSAfety stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €147.00 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €160.73. GuruFocus considers MSAfety to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:M07:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.84 (near median its 10-year median of 7.09)
  • GF Value™: €160.73 vs. price of €147.00 (8.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100
  • Industry Position: 338.5% above the Business Services median (#668 of 729)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:M07 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MSAfety Business Description

Other Exchanges MSA:USA
Address 1000 Cranberry Woods Drive, Cranberry Township, PA, USA, 16066-5207
MSA Safety Inc makes safety products that are used to protect workers in the oil and gas and mining industries. The company's product offerings include breathing apparatuses, fall protection, portable gas detection systems, industrial head protection, fire and rescue helmets, and fixed gas and flame detection systems, among others. The end markets for its products include the fire service, contractor, industrial, mining, oil and gas, and utilities industries. The company has organized its business into four geographical operating segments that are aggregated into two reportable segments: Americas and International. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Americas segment, which is comprised of the company's operations in Northern North America and Latin America geographies.
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