Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
MSA Safety Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
20.4%
FY2025
5-year range
2.6% / 24.9%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-18.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#84 of 330
Industrials
What the data says
MSA Safety's return on equity (roe) of 20.4% is higher than 75% of companies in the Industrials sector (FY2025). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 2.6% in FY2021 to 24.9% in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
20.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +5.6%.
Improved from 6.1% to 20.4% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +0.9pp
- 5-Year Change
- +5.6pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 25% in IndustrialsTop 25% of 330This company 20.4% Sector average 9.8%
▼
+108.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 18.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 10.6pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) 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 Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 20.4% | -18.1% |
| FY2024 | 24.9% | +311.2% |
| FY2023 | 6.1% | -68.8% |
| FY2022 | 19.4% | +659.8% |
| FY2021 | 2.6% | -82.7% |
| FY2020 | 14.8% | -22.2% |
| FY2019 | 19.0% | -3.0% |
| FY2018 | 19.6% | +349.3% |
| FY2017 | 4.4% | -73.5% |
| FY2016 | 16.5% | +20.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 29, 2026