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MSAfetyMSA -0.22%89 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $8.04 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MSA with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $189.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 813 Business Services companies, MSAfety ranks better than 57.44% on this metric.
MSAfety's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.23.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $8.06.
MSAfety's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.31.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $8.62.
During the past 12 months, MSAfety's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 12.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 12.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 13.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 11.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, MSAfety's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 58.50% per year. The lowest was -32.10% per year. And the median was 11.00% per year.
MSAfety (NYSE:MSA) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
MSAfety Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
MSAfety Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MSAfety's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
MSA vs ADT, BCO, BRC: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, MSAfety's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, MSAfety's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSAfety's PE Ratio falls into.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
MSAfety's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $8.04
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $8.04 mean?
MSAfety (MSA) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $8.04 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on MSAfety and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #346 out of 813 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is MSAfety's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
MSAfety's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $8.04. The Business Services industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.90. MSAfety's value of $8.04 is 1.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #346 out of 813 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MSAfety has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSAfety's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to ADT and BCO?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #346 out of 813 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts MSAfety in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.90. MSAfety's value of $8.04 is 1.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Business Services company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Business Services companies is 7.90, based on 813 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MSAfety's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $8.04 is 1.8% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on MSAfety and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSAfety's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $8.04. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $189.54, compared to a current price of $192.81 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $8.04 and 1.8% above the Business Services industry median of 7.90. MSAfety's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSAfety (MSA), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $8.04 as of Jun. 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $192.81 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $189.54.
GuruFocus considers MSAfety to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MSA:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $8.04
GF Value™: $189.54 vs. price of $192.81 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.8% above the Business Services median (#346 of 813)
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.
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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