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MSAfetyMSA -1.44%89 EV-to-OCF is 18.98 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 22.55. GuruFocus rates MSA with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $188.46 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,088 Business Services companies, MSAfety ranks worse than 80.97% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, MSAfety's Enterprise Value is $7,171 Mil.
MSAfety's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $378 Mil. Therefore, MSAfety's EV-to-OCF for today is 18.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for MSAfety's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
MSA'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -606.14 Med: 22.55 Max: 89
Current: 18.98
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of MSAfety was 89.00. The lowest was -606.14. And the median was 22.55.
MSA's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 80.97% of 1088
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.21
vs MSA: 18.98
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
MSAfety's share price for today is $173.27.
MSAfety's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $7.400.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
MSAfety EV-to-OCF Related Terms
MSAfety EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MSAfety's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, MSAfety's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSAfety's EV-to-OCF falls into.
MSAfety's current Enterprise Value is $7,171 Mil.
MSAfety's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $378 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-OCF of 18.98 as of Jul. 30, 2026. This is 16% below median its historical median of 22.55. According to the industry distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #881 out of 1088 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 81%.
Is MSAfety's EV-to-OCF too high?
MSAfety's current EV-to-OCF of 18.98 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 22.55. The Business Services industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.21. MSAfety's value of 18.98 is 163.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #881 out of 1088 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-OCF compare to ADT and BCO?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #881 out of 1088 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places MSAfety in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.21. MSAfety's value of 18.98 is 163.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.55 vs. the industry median of 7.21, 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-OCF for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Business Services companies is 7.21, based on 1,088 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MSAfety's current EV-to-OCF of 18.98 is 163.2% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSAfety's current EV-to-OCF is 18.98, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 22.55. 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 $188.46, compared to a current price of $173.27 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 18.98, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 22.55 and 163.2% above the Business Services industry median of 7.21. 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSAfety (MSA), the current EV-to-OCF is 18.98 as of Jul. 30, 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 $173.27 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $188.46.
GuruFocus considers MSAfety to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MSA:
EV-to-OCF: 18.98 (16% below median its 10-year median of 22.55)
GF Value™: $188.46 vs. price of $173.27 (8.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 163.2% above the Business Services median (#881 of 1088)
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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