MSA (MSAfety) Research & Development: $66 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MSA MSA Safety Inc MSA
89 GF Score
Price $165.29
GF Value $186.84
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is MSAfety Research & Development?

MSAfety MSA +1.62% 89 Research & Development is $66 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MSA with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $186.84 (Modestly Undervalued).

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. MSAfety's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $16 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $66 Mil.

MSAfety  (NYSE:MSA) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

MSAfety Research & Development Related Terms

MSAfety Research & Development Historical Data

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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 Research & Development Chart

MSAfety Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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MSAfety Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MSAfety Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 $66 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $66 Mil mean?
MSAfety (MSA) has a Research & Development of $66 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on MSAfety and its competitors.
Is MSAfety's Research & Development too high?
MSAfety's current Research & Development is $66 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to ADT and BCO?
MSAfety's Research & Development of $66 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Business Services company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on MSAfety and its competitors. MSAfety's current Research & Development is $66 Mil. 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 Research & Development is $66 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSAfety (MSA), the current Research & Development is $66 Mil 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:

  • Research & Development: $66 Mil
  • GF Value™: $186.84 vs. price of $165.29 (11.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100

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

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Address 1000 Cranberry Woods Drive, Cranberry Township, PA, USA, 16066-5207
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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