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MSAfetyMSA -1.36%87 EV-to-EBIT is 17.11 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 25.94. GuruFocus rates MSA with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $187.77 (Fairly Valued). Among 852 Business Services companies, MSAfety ranks worse than 70.19% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, MSAfety's Enterprise Value is $7,084 Mil.
MSAfety's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $414 Mil. Therefore, MSAfety's EV-to-EBIT for today is 17.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for MSAfety's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
MSA'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.84 Med: 25.94 Max: 186.79
Current: 17.11
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of MSAfety was 186.79. The lowest was 13.84. And the median was 25.94.
MSA's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 70.19% of 852
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.235
vs MSA: 17.11
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
MSAfety's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,832 Mil.
MSAfety's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $414 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
MSAfety EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MSAfety's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, MSAfety's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSAfety's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
MSAfety's current Enterprise Value is $7,084 Mil.
MSAfety's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $414 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 17.11 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on MSAfety and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 25.94. Over the past decade, MSAfety's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 13.84 to 186.79. According to the industry distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #598 out of 852 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 70.2%.
Is MSAfety's EV-to-EBIT too high?
MSAfety's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.11 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 25.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.84 to a high of 186.79. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.24. MSAfety's value of 17.11 is 52.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #598 out of 852 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to ADT and BRC?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #598 out of 852 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places MSAfety in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.24. MSAfety's value of 17.11 is 52.3% above this benchmark. Historically, MSAfety's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 13.84 to 186.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.94 vs. the industry median of 11.24, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.24, based on 852 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MSAfety's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.11 is 52.3% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on MSAfety and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSAfety's current EV-to-EBIT is 17.11, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 25.94. 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 $187.77, compared to a current price of $171.03 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 17.11, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 25.94 and 52.3% above the Business Services industry median of 11.24. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSAfety (MSA), the current EV-to-EBIT is 17.11 as of Jul. 19, 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 $171.03 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $187.77.
GuruFocus considers MSAfety to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MSA:
EV-to-EBIT: 17.11 (34% below median its 10-year median of 25.94)
GF Value™: $187.77 vs. price of $171.03 (8.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.3% above the Business Services median (#598 of 852)
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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