MSA Safety (MSA)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 47.59% | 48.03% | 48.28% | 48.18% | 47.79% | 46.74% | 45.61% | 44.65% | 44.10% | 43.79% | 43.43% | 43.57% | 43.69% | 43.02% | 43.14% | 43.17% | 43.80% | 44.79% | 45.19% | 45.44% |
| Operating profit margin | 21.88% | 22.14% | 22.11% | 21.97% | 21.77% | 19.51% | 18.49% | 17.26% | 15.65% | 5.33% | 3.05% | 1.25% | 1.37% | 9.19% | 10.35% | 11.56% | 12.38% | 14.10% | 14.96% | 15.02% |
| Pretax margin | 20.74% | 19.82% | 19.64% | 19.42% | 11.56% | 10.17% | 8.95% | 7.86% | 15.61% | 5.39% | 3.25% | 1.34% | 1.43% | 9.24% | 10.42% | 11.60% | 12.10% | 13.81% | 14.67% | 14.70% |
| Net profit margin | 15.76% | 15.16% | 14.96% | 14.81% | 3.28% | 1.94% | 0.80% | -0.38% | 11.75% | 4.46% | 2.95% | 1.43% | 1.52% | 6.90% | 7.59% | 8.57% | 8.90% | 10.39% | 11.07% | 11.05% |
The profitability ratios of MSA Safety have shown varying trends over the periods analyzed.
- Gross Profit Margin: The company's gross profit margin has generally exhibited a slightly increasing trend from around 45% in early 2020 to approximately 48% by the end of 2024. This indicates that MSA Safety has been effective in managing its production costs and is generating more profit from its sales.
- Operating Profit Margin: MSA Safety's operating profit margin experienced a decline in late 2020, reaching as low as 1.37%, before gradually improving to around 22% by the end of 2024. This suggests that the company has been able to enhance its operational efficiency and control its operating expenses over time.
- Pretax Margin: The pretax margin of MSA Safety fluctuated significantly during the periods analyzed, with a sharp drop in late 2021 followed by a notable recovery in 2022 and onward. The margin ranged from around 1% to 20% by December 2024, showcasing some volatility in the company's pre-tax profitability.
- Net Profit Margin: MSA Safety's net profit margin also displayed a notable recovery after a dip in profitability in early 2022. The margin improved from negative figures to around 16% by the end of 2024, indicating that the company has managed to boost its bottom line performance and generate higher profits relative to its revenue.
Overall, the data suggests that MSA Safety has made significant progress in improving its profitability ratios over the analyzed periods, reflecting better control over costs and operations, which bodes well for its financial performance.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 17.94% | 17.81% | 17.91% | 18.21% | 17.94% | 15.43% | 14.04% | 12.63% | 10.06% | 3.34% | 1.84% | 0.74% | 0.80% | 5.61% | 7.07% | 7.83% | 8.91% | 10.50% | 11.79% | 12.30% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 12.92% | 12.20% | 12.13% | 12.27% | 2.70% | 1.53% | 0.60% | -0.28% | 7.55% | 2.79% | 1.78% | 0.84% | 0.89% | 4.21% | 5.19% | 5.81% | 6.41% | 7.74% | 8.72% | 9.05% |
| Return on total capital | 36.03% | 36.21% | 36.56% | 38.30% | 38.63% | 38.59% | 38.61% | 35.77% | 25.89% | 10.36% | 6.94% | 4.95% | 5.69% | 19.69% | 21.18% | 23.77% | 25.75% | 28.49% | 31.13% | 33.09% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 24.92% | 24.96% | 26.32% | 26.83% | 6.06% | 3.87% | 1.60% | -0.80% | 19.44% | 7.91% | 5.12% | 2.37% | 2.55% | 11.54% | 12.01% | 13.85% | 14.82% | 17.79% | 20.43% | 21.98% |
Based on the provided data for MSA Safety's profitability ratios:
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has fluctuated over the quarters from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. It started at a strong 12.30% in March 2020, declined to 0.74% by March 2022, and then saw a steady increase to reach 17.94% by December 31, 2024.
2. Return on assets (ROA) also showed variability over the periods analyzed. It ranged from 9.05% in March 2020 to -0.28% in March 2023 before rebounding to 12.92% by December 31, 2024.
3. Return on total capital exhibited a similar trend, with fluctuations from 33.09% in March 2020 to 4.95% in March 2022, but then recovering to 36.03% by December 31, 2024.
4. Return on equity (ROE) followed a comparable pattern, starting at 21.98% in March 2020, hitting a low of -0.80% in March 2023, and climbing back up to 24.92% by December 31, 2024.
Overall, the profitability ratios of MSA Safety show variability and cyclicality over the quarters analyzed, with signs of recovery and improvement in recent periods, particularly in ROA and ROE. The company's ability to generate returns on assets, capital, and equity has experienced fluctuations but has shown resilience and positive momentum in the latter part of the analyzed period.