Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
MSA Safety Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
10.9%
FY2025
5-year range
0.9% / 12.9%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-15.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#48 of 348
Industrials
What the data says
MSA Safety's return on assets (roa) of 10.9% is higher than 86% of companies in the Industrials sector (FY2025). Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 0.9% in FY2021 to 12.9% in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
10.9% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +4.5%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from 2.7% to 10.9% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +3.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- +4.5pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+458.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) decreased 15.5% year-over-year.
- Currently 9.0pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) in the period was in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 10.9% | -15.5% |
| FY2024 | 12.9% | +378.5% |
| FY2023 | 2.7% | -64.3% |
| FY2022 | 7.6% | +749.4% |
| FY2021 | 0.9% | -86.2% |
| FY2020 | 6.5% | -16.5% |
| FY2019 | 7.7% | +0.3% |
| FY2018 | 7.7% | +401.3% |
| FY2017 | 1.5% | -77.3% |
| FY2016 | 6.8% | +36.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 29, 2026