Msa Safety [MSA] vs Brady [BRC] Detailed Stock Comparison
Msa Safety
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Msa Safety wins in 10 metrics, Brady wins in 9 metrics, with 0 ties. Msa Safety appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Msa Safety | Brady | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 24.43 | 18.27 | Brady |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 5.37 | 3.00 | Brady |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 57.95 | 13.84 | Brady |
| PEG Ratio | -1.94 | 4.84 | Msa Safety |
| EV/EBITDA | 15.03 | 12.03 | Brady |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 15.15% | 13.35% | Msa Safety |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 21.71% | 18.58% | Msa Safety |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 21.71% | 18.58% | Msa Safety |
| Return on Equity | 24.23% | 17.80% | Msa Safety |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 10.85% | 10.18% | Msa Safety |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $242.21M | $175.18M | Msa Safety |
| Dividend Yield | 0.94% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -0.54% | 4.62% | Brady |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.67 | 2.40 | Brady |
| Enterprise Value | $7.25B | $3.51B | Msa Safety |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 3.97 | 2.41 | Brady |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 46.55% | 50.98% | Brady |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $46 | $31 | Msa Safety |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $7.01 | $4.05 | Msa Safety |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.95 | 0.81 | Brady |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
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Msa Safety vs Brady Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Msa Safety | 3.08% | 3.74% | -0.24% | 11.15% | 9.47% | 6.64% |
| Brady | 3.39% | 5.79% | 11.29% | 9.57% | 8.00% | 4.08% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Msa Safety | -0.54% | 44.44% | 39.71% | 288.52% | 646.54% | 351.18% |
| Brady | 4.62% | 59.56% | 58.97% | 253.44% | 190.77% | 155.30% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Msa Safety vs Brady
| Metric | MSA | BRC |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $6.70B | $3.50B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 257,439 | 123,420 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 215,386 | 137,837 |
| Last Close | $175.96 | $76.51 |
| 52 Week Range | $127.86 - $187.41 | $62.70 - $77.68 |
| % from 52W High | -6.11% | -1.51% |
| All-Time High | $200.61 (Jul 15, 2024) | $77.68 (Nov 11, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -12.29% | -1.51% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.03% | 0.11% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.13% | 0.03% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.13% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.22% | 0.19% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.24% | 0.18% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 57.95 | 13.84 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $31.91 | $24.68 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $3.76 | $3.22 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $321.29M | $206.85M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $181.57M | $162.00M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.94% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.53 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Msa Safety vs Brady
| Metric | MSA | BRC |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 24.43 | 18.27 |
| Forward P/E | 21.12 | 15.01 |
| PEG Ratio | -1.94 | 4.84 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 3.67 | 2.40 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 5.37 | 3.00 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $6.70B | $3.50B |
| Enterprise Value | $7.25B | $3.51B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 3.97 | 2.41 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 15.03 | 12.03 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.95 | 0.81 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $31.91 | $24.68 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Msa Safety vs Brady
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MSA | BRC |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $421.34M | $382.59M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $227.95M | $187.53M |
| Gross Profit | $193.40M | $195.06M |
| Research & Development | $15.67M | $19.19M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $83.76M | $67.19M |
| EBITDA | $107.04M | $77.37M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $77.95M | $65.75M |
| Income Tax | $18.34M | $13.48M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $59.61M | $52.26M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MSA | BRC |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $170.62M | $152.15M |
| Total Current Assets | $823.16M | $581.90M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $280.44M | $311.79M |
| Long-Term Debt | $514.85M | $146.59M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.19B | $1.17B |
| Retained Earnings | $1.39B | $1.28B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $56.31M | $586.55M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MSA | BRC |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $61.60M | $45.82M |
| Capital Expenditures | $18,000 | $-4.26M |
| Free Cash Flow | $51.05M | $55.61M |
| Debt Repayment | $-253.47M | $-31.74M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-18.34M | $-33.16M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | MSA | BRC |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.26M | 346,741 |
| Short Ratio | 6.84 | 2.08 |
| Short % of Float | 0.03% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 257,439 | 123,420 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 215,386 | 137,837 |
| Shares Outstanding | 39.26M | 47.58M |
| Float Shares | 36.68M | 42.60M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.96% | 0.84% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Msa Safety vs Brady
| Metric | MSA | BRC |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.53 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.94% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.61 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.30% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $4.83 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 14, 2025 | N/A |