MSA (MSAfety) 10-Year RORE % : 27.65% (As of Mar. 2026)


MSA MSA Safety Inc MSA
89 GF Score
Price $171.48
GF Value $187.26
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is MSAfety 10-Year RORE %?

MSAfety MSA +0.70% 89 10-Year RORE % is 27.65 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MSA with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $187.26 (Fairly Valued). Among 615 Business Services companies, MSAfety ranks better than 80.65% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. MSAfety's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.65%.

The industry rank for MSAfety's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

MSA's 10-Year RORE % is ranked better than
80.65% of 615 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.36 vs MSA: 27.65

MSAfety  (NYSE:MSA) 10-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 10-year period is chosen.

Be Aware

Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


MSAfety 10-Year RORE % Related Terms


MSAfety 10-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MSAfety's 10-Year RORE % 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.

MSAfety 10-Year RORE % Chart

MSAfety Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
10-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -23.11 23.13 -10.97 44.11 28.27

MSAfety Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
10-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 40.52 35.25 31.72 28.27 27.65

MSA vs ADT, BRC, GEO: 10-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, MSAfety's 10-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 10-Year RORE % 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 10-Year RORE % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, MSAfety's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MSAfety's 10-Year RORE % falls into.


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MSAfety 10-Year RORE % Calculation

MSAfety's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

10-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 10-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 10-year )
=( 7.4-2.47 )/( 35.11-17.28 )
=4.93/17.83
=27.65 %

* 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.

In the calculation of 10-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 10-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 10-Year RORE % →
What does a 10-Year RORE % of 27.65 mean?
MSAfety (MSA) has a 10-Year RORE % of 27.65 as of Mar. 2026. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on MSAfety and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #119 out of 615 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is MSAfety's 10-Year RORE % too high?
MSAfety's current 10-Year RORE % is 27.65. The Business Services industry median 10-Year RORE % is 7.36. MSAfety's value of 27.65 is 275.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #119 out of 615 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 Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSAfety's 10-Year RORE % compare to ADT and BRC?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #119 out of 615 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places MSAfety in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 7.36. MSAfety's value of 27.65 is 275.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 10-Year RORE % for a Business Services company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Business Services companies is 7.36, based on 615 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 10-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 10-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MSAfety's current 10-Year RORE % of 27.65 is 275.7% 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 10-Year RORE % mean?
A high 10-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on MSAfety and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 7.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSAfety's current 10-Year RORE % is 27.65. 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 $187.26, compared to a current price of $171.48 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is 27.65 and 275.7% above the Business Services industry median of 7.36. 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 10-Year RORE % calculated?
10-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSAfety (MSA), the current 10-Year RORE % is 27.65 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 $171.48 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $187.26. GuruFocus considers MSAfety to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MSA:

  • 10-Year RORE %: 27.65
  • GF Value™: $187.26 vs. price of $171.48 (8.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100
  • Industry Position: 275.7% above the Business Services median (#119 of 615)

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

Other Exchanges M07:Germany
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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