MSA (MSAfety) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.27 (As of Mar. 2026) — 21% Below Median

MSAfety MSA +1.63% 89 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates MSA with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $186.84 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 516 Business Services companies, MSAfety ranks better than 75.97% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. MSAfety's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.27.

The historical rank and industry rank for MSAfety's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MSA' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.34 Max: 0.47
Current: 0.26

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of MSAfety was 0.47. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.34.

MSA's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
75.97% of 516 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs MSA: 0.26

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of MSAfety is 1.27%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of MSAfety was 2.45%. The lowest was 0.97%. And the median was 1.32%.

MSAfety's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.53.

During the past 12 months, MSAfety's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of MSAfety was 38.30% per year. The lowest was 2.00% per year. And the median was 6.10% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

MSAfety (NYSE:MSA) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

MSAfety Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

MSAfety Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MSAfety's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

MSAfety Annual Data

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MSA vs ADT, BCO, BRC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where MSAfety's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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MSAfety Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

MSAfety's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	2.1	/	7.93
	=	0.26

MSAfety's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.53	/	1.99
	=	0.27

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 mean?

MSAfety (MSA) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on MSAfety and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, MSAfety's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #124 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 24%.

Is MSAfety's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

MSAfety's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 0.47. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. MSAfety's value of 0.27 is 38.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #124 out of 516 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ADT and BCO?

According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #124 out of 516 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places MSAfety in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. MSAfety's value of 0.27 is 38.6% below this benchmark. Historically, MSAfety's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 0.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.44, MSAfety has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Business Services company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 516 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MSAfety's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 is 38.6% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on MSAfety and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSAfety's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 0.34. 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 $167.99 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 38.6% below the Business Services industry median of 0.44. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSAfety (MSA), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 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 $167.99 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $186.84. GuruFocus considers MSAfety to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MSA:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.27 (21% below median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: $186.84 vs. price of $167.99 (10.1% below fair value)
GF Score™: 89/100
Industry Position: 38.6% below the Business Services median (#124 of 516)

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.

MSAfety Business Description

Industry Industrials Business Services

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Website https://www.msasafety.com

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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