MSAfetyMSA +1.62%89 FCF Margin % is 14.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 11.20. GuruFocus rates MSA with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $186.84 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,070 Business Services companies, MSAfety ranks better than 83.64% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. MSAfety's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $65 Mil. MSAfety's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $464 Mil. Therefore, MSAfety's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.04%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MSAfety's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MSA'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.8 Med: 11.2 Max: 17.26
Current: 16.14
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of MSAfety was 17.26%. The lowest was 2.80%. And the median was 11.20%.
MSA's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 83.64% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs MSA: 16.14
MSAfety FCF Margin % Related Terms
MSAfety FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MSAfety's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, MSAfety's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSAfety's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of 14.04% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on MSAfety and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 11.20. Over the past decade, MSAfety's FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.80 to 17.26. According to the industry distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #175 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is MSAfety's FCF Margin % too high?
MSAfety's current FCF Margin % of 14.04% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 11.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.80 to a high of 17.26. The Business Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.50. MSAfety's value of 14.04% is 301.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #175 out of 1070 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 FCF Margin % compare to ADT and BCO?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #175 out of 1070 companies for FCF Margin %. This places MSAfety in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.50. MSAfety's value of 14.04% is 301.7% above this benchmark. Historically, MSAfety's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.80 to 17.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.20 vs. the industry median of 3.50, 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 FCF Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.50, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MSAfety's current FCF Margin % of 14.04% is 301.7% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on MSAfety and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSAfety's current FCF Margin % is 14.04%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 11.20. 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 $165.29 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 14.04%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 11.20 and 301.7% above the Business Services industry median of 3.50. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSAfety (MSA), the current FCF Margin % is 14.04% 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 $165.29 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $186.84.
GuruFocus considers MSAfety to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MSA:
FCF Margin %: 14.04% (25% above median its 10-year median of 11.20)
GF Value™: $186.84 vs. price of $165.29 (11.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 301.7% above the Business Services median (#175 of 1070)
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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