What is the current annual operating margin of MSA?

As of today, MSA annual operating margin is -29.39%

What is 1-year change in MSA annual operating margin?

MSA annual operating margin is up +0.84% year-over-year

What is 3-year change in MSA annual operating margin?

MSA annual operating margin is up +43.59% over the past 3 years

How far is MSA annual operating margin from its all-time high?

MSA annual operating margin is currently at its all-time high

How does MSA annual operating margin rank versus sector peers?

MSA annual operating margin is higher than 35.55% of companies in Industrials sector

When is MSA next annual earnings release?

The next annual earnings release for MSA is on February 11, 2026

What is the current quarterly operating margin of MSA?

As of today, MSA quarterly operating margin is 21.38%

What is MSA quarterly operating margin most recent change?

MSA quarterly operating margin was up +3.14% on September 30, 2025

What is 1-year change in MSA quarterly operating margin?

MSA quarterly operating margin is down -3.30% year-over-year

How far is MSA quarterly operating margin from its all-time high?

MSA quarterly operating margin is currently -12.63% below its historical high of 24.47% set on December 31, 2023

How does MSA quarterly operating margin rank versus sector peers?

MSA quarterly operating margin is higher than 87.78% of companies in Industrials sector

When is MSA next earnings release?

The next earnings release for MSA is on February 11, 2026

MSA Operating Margin History & Chart Since 1980

Annual Operating Margin

-29.39%0.25%+0.84%

December 31, 2024

Summary

Current Value: As of today, MSA annual operating margin is -29.39%, up +0.84% on December 31, 2024
Historical Performance: MSA annual operating margin is up +43.59% over the past 3 years, and up +23.84% over the past 5 years
All-Time High Comparison: MSA annual operating margin is currently at its all-time high
3-Year Low Comparison: MSA annual operating margin is +21.35% above its 3-year low of -37.37% reached on an earlier date
Sector Comparison: MSA annual operating margin is higher than 35.55% of companies in Industrials sector

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Performance

MSA Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1Y	3Y	5Y	15Y
Annual Operating Margin	Dec 31, 24	-29.39%	+0.8%	+43.6%	+23.8%	+46.1%
Quarterly Operating Margin	Sep 30, 25	21.38%	-3.3%	+14.8%	+26.2%	+115.1%
Price	Jan 9, 26	$173.98	+8.2%	+30.6%	+11.8%	+469.9%
PE Ratio	Jan 9, 26	24.51	+9.8%	-16.1%	-50.9%	-16.5%
Annual Revenue	Dec 31, 24	$1.81B	+1.1%	+29.1%	+29.0%	+98.7%
Annual Operating Profit	Dec 31, 24	$405.10M	+2.1%	+632.4%	+80.6%	+425.8%
Annual Gross Margin	Dec 31, 24	48.21%	+0.1%	+9.7%	+6.2%	+30.3%
Annual Net Margin	Dec 31, 24	15.76%	+382.0%	+916.8%	+60.6%	+231.1%

Operating Margin Highs

MSA Annual Operating Margin Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
3Y	-29.39%	Dec 31, 24	at high
5Y	-29.39%	Dec 31, 24	at high
All	-29.39%	Dec 31, 24	at high

Operating Margin Lows

MSA Annual Operating Margin Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
3Y	-37.37%	N/A	+21.4%
5Y	-52.10%	Dec 31, 21	+43.6%
All	-63.74%	Dec 31, 93	+53.9%

Operating Margin History

Year	Value	Change
2024	-29.39%	+0.8%
2023	-29.64%	+20.7%
2022	-37.37%	+28.3%
2021	-52.10%	-29.1%
2020	-40.36%	-4.6%
2019	-38.59%	+5.9%
2018	-41.00%	+17.0%
2017	-49.42%	-25.1%
2016	-39.49%	+7.9%
2015	-42.89%	-2.6%
2014	-41.82%	+1.8%
2013	-42.57%	+5.3%
2012	-44.96%	+8.1%
2011	-48.91%	+9.1%
2010	-53.82%	+1.3%
2009	-54.53%	-7.6%
2008	-50.66%	+2.3%
2007	-51.85%	-1.9%
2006	-50.87%	-8.2%
2005	-47.01%	+5.6%
2004	-49.81%	+3.1%
2003	-51.43%	+4.0%
2002	-53.57%	-6.0%

Year	Value	Change
2001	-50.53%	+15.7%
2000	-59.91%	+4.8%
1999	-62.92%	-0.6%
1998	-62.56%	-8.4%
1997	-57.69%	+0.7%
1996	-58.10%	+0.3%
1995	-58.28%	+2.8%
1994	-59.97%	+5.9%
1993	-63.74%	-1.1%
1992	-63.02%	-0.1%
1991	-62.95%	-17.2%
1990	-53.70%	+0.3%
1989	-53.85%	+0.1%
1988	-53.93%	+11.9%
1987	-61.20%	-9.2%
1986	-56.06%	-1.4%
1985	-55.27%	-0.5%
1984	-54.99%	+11.3%
1983	-62.02%	-15.0%
1982	-53.92%	+3.7%
1981	-56.01%	+3.9%
1980	-58.29%	-

FAQ

What is the current annual operating margin of MSA?
As of today, MSA annual operating margin is -29.39%
What is 1-year change in MSA annual operating margin?
MSA annual operating margin is up +0.84% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in MSA annual operating margin?
MSA annual operating margin is up +43.59% over the past 3 years
How far is MSA annual operating margin from its all-time high?
MSA annual operating margin is currently at its all-time high
How does MSA annual operating margin rank versus sector peers?
MSA annual operating margin is higher than 35.55% of companies in Industrials sector
When is MSA next annual earnings release?
The next annual earnings release for MSA is on February 11, 2026

Quarterly Operating Margin

21.38%0.65%+3.14%

September 30, 2025

Summary

Current Value: As of today, MSA quarterly operating margin is 21.38%, up +3.14% on September 30, 2025
Historical Performance: MSA quarterly operating margin is down -3.30% year-over-year, and up +14.82% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: MSA quarterly operating margin is currently -12.63% below its historical high of 24.47% set on December 31, 2023
3-Year Low Comparison: MSA quarterly operating margin is +13.42% above its 3-year low of 18.85% reached on March 31, 2023
Sector Comparison: MSA quarterly operating margin is higher than 87.78% of companies in Industrials sector

Performance

MSA Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Quarterly Operating Margin	Sep 30, 25	21.38%	+3.1%	-3.3%	+14.8%	+26.2%
Annual Operating Margin	Dec 31, 24	-29.39%	–	+0.8%	+43.6%	+23.8%
Price	Jan 9, 26	$173.98	+2.0%	+8.2%	+30.6%	+11.8%
PE Ratio	Jan 9, 26	24.51	+2.0%	+9.8%	-16.1%	-50.9%
Quarterly Revenue	Sep 30, 25	$468.45M	-1.2%	+8.3%	+22.7%	+53.9%
Quarterly Operating Profit	Sep 30, 25	$100.15M	+1.9%	+4.7%	+40.9%	+94.3%
Quarterly Gross Margin	Sep 30, 25	47.18%	-0.1%	-1.6%	+6.3%	+8.6%
Quarterly Net Margin	Sep 30, 25	14.86%	+12.2%	-3.5%	+26.4%	+60.3%

Quarterly Operating Margin Highs

MSA Quarterly Operating Margin Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	23.59%	N/A	-9.4%
3Y	24.47%	Dec 31, 23	-12.6%
5Y	24.47%	Dec 31, 23	-12.6%
All	24.47%	Dec 31, 23	-12.6%

Quarterly Operating Margin Lows

MSA Quarterly Operating Margin Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	20.23%	Mar 31, 25	+5.7%
3Y	18.85%	Mar 31, 23	+13.4%
5Y	-19.52%	Dec 31, 21	+209.5%
All	-519.54%	Dec 31, 98	+104.1%

Quarterly Operating Margin History

Month	Value	Change
Sep 2025	21.38%	+3.1%
Jun 2025	20.73%	+2.5%
Mar 2025	20.23%	-14.2%
Dec 2024	23.59%	+6.7%
Sep 2024	22.11%	+1.4%
Jun 2024	21.81%	+5.2%
Mar 2024	20.73%	-15.3%
Dec 2023	24.47%	+10.4%
Sep 2023	22.16%	-2.3%
Jun 2023	22.68%	+20.3%
Mar 2023	18.85%	-1.6%
Dec 2022	19.16%	+2.9%
Sep 2022	18.62%	+10.6%
Jun 2022	16.84%	+9.1%
Mar 2022	15.44%	+179.1%
Dec 2021	-19.52%	-251.9%
Sep 2021	12.85%	-6.7%
Jun 2021	13.78%	-4.8%
Mar 2021	14.48%	+55.2%
Dec 2020	9.33%	-44.9%
Sep 2020	16.94%	-8.2%
Jun 2020	18.45%	+2.9%
Mar 2020	17.93%	+44.5%
Dec 2019	12.41%	-29.2%
Sep 2019	17.52%	+3.3%
Jun 2019	16.96%	-0.2%
Mar 2019	16.99%	+35.9%
Dec 2018	12.50%	-2.4%
Sep 2018	12.81%	-13.1%
Jun 2018	14.74%	-7.3%
Mar 2018	15.90%	+280.1%
Dec 2017	-8.83%	-159.4%
Sep 2017	14.87%	+126.3%
Jun 2017	6.57%	-47.1%
Mar 2017	12.43%	-23.0%
Dec 2016	16.15%	+5.2%
Sep 2016	15.35%	-7.3%
Jun 2016	16.55%	+46.1%
Mar 2016	11.33%	-21.2%
Dec 2015	14.37%	+11.7%
Sep 2015	12.87%	-7.5%
Jun 2015	13.91%	+45.5%
Mar 2015	9.56%	-41.7%
Dec 2014	16.41%	+36.9%
Sep 2014	11.99%	-2.9%
Jun 2014	12.35%	+29.2%
Mar 2014	9.56%	-32.6%
Dec 2013	14.19%	+21.1%
Sep 2013	11.72%	-13.2%
Jun 2013	13.50%	+25.3%
Mar 2013	10.77%	-13.8%
Dec 2012	12.50%	+17.2%
Sep 2012	10.67%	-9.8%
Jun 2012	11.83%	-14.6%
Mar 2012	13.85%	+51.7%
Dec 2011	9.13%	-16.5%
Sep 2011	10.93%	-4.9%
Jun 2011	11.49%	+18.5%
Mar 2011	9.70%	+20.3%
Dec 2010	8.06%	-18.9%
Sep 2010	9.94%	+12.1%
Jun 2010	8.87%	+47.1%
Mar 2010	6.03%	-17.3%
Dec 2009	7.29%	-10.9%
Sep 2009	8.18%	-10.8%
Jun 2009	9.17%	+4.6%
Mar 2009	8.77%	-13.5%
Dec 2008	10.14%	-7.5%
Sep 2008	10.96%	-4.0%
Jun 2008	11.42%	-17.8%
Mar 2008	13.89%	+41.7%
Dec 2007	9.80%	+19.4%
Sep 2007	8.21%	-23.6%
Jun 2007	10.74%	-7.7%

Month	Value	Change
Mar 2007	11.63%	+25.1%
Dec 2006	9.30%	+1.8%
Sep 2006	9.14%	-24.5%
Jun 2006	12.10%	-17.5%
Mar 2006	14.66%	-4.7%
Dec 2005	15.39%	+29.1%
Sep 2005	11.92%	-7.5%
Jun 2005	12.88%	-14.0%
Mar 2005	14.97%	+25.1%
Dec 2004	11.97%	-9.7%
Sep 2004	13.25%	-7.5%
Jun 2004	14.32%	+5.5%
Mar 2004	13.57%	+31.1%
Dec 2003	10.35%	+4.4%
Sep 2003	9.91%	-12.5%
Jun 2003	11.32%	+6.8%
Mar 2003	10.60%	+71.2%
Dec 2002	6.19%	-27.8%
Sep 2002	8.57%	+1.9%
Jun 2002	8.41%	-27.5%
Mar 2002	11.60%	+13.0%
Sep 2001	10.27%	+5.2%
Jun 2001	9.76%	-6.2%
Mar 2001	10.41%	-17.8%
Dec 2000	12.66%	+160.5%
Sep 2000	4.86%	+45.1%
Jun 2000	3.35%	-63.7%
Mar 2000	9.23%	-4.8%
Dec 1999	9.70%	+312.8%
Sep 1999	2.35%	-57.2%
Jun 1999	5.49%	+56.0%
Mar 1999	3.52%	+100.7%
Dec 1998	-519.54%	>-9,900.0%
Sep 1998	5.22%	+28.3%
Jun 1998	4.07%	-48.0%
Mar 1998	7.83%	+26.5%
Dec 1997	6.19%	-37.8%
Sep 1997	9.95%	+55.0%
Jun 1997	6.42%	+32.4%
Mar 1997	4.85%	-61.6%
Dec 1996	12.64%	+53.8%
Sep 1996	8.22%	+88.5%
Jun 1996	4.36%	+19.8%
Mar 1996	3.64%	-54.8%
Dec 1995	8.05%	+72.4%
Sep 1995	4.67%	-29.6%
Jun 1995	6.63%	-11.0%
Mar 1995	7.45%	-35.2%
Dec 1994	11.49%	+85.9%
Sep 1994	6.18%	+42.4%
Jun 1994	4.34%	+21.9%
Mar 1994	3.56%	-30.9%
Dec 1993	5.15%	+1,172.9%
Sep 1993	-0.48%	-105.2%
Jun 1993	9.18%	+109.1%
Mar 1993	4.39%	+176.1%
Dec 1992	1.59%	-19.7%
Sep 1992	1.98%	-65.0%
Jun 1992	5.66%	+20.9%
Mar 1992	4.68%	+173.7%
Dec 1991	1.71%	-74.6%
Sep 1991	6.74%	+1.4%
Jun 1991	6.65%	-6.2%
Mar 1991	7.09%	+0.3%
Dec 1990	7.07%	-31.5%
Sep 1990	10.32%	-9.6%
Jun 1990	11.42%	+24.1%
Mar 1990	9.20%	+103.8%
Dec 1989	-239.22%	-4.0%
Dec 1988	-230.02%	+6.7%
Dec 1987	-246.61%	+4.5%
Dec 1986	-258.18%	-7.2%
Dec 1985	-240.92%	+4.6%
Dec 1984	-252.57%	-

FAQ

What is the current quarterly operating margin of MSA?
As of today, MSA quarterly operating margin is 21.38%
What is MSA quarterly operating margin most recent change?
MSA quarterly operating margin was up +3.14% on September 30, 2025
What is 1-year change in MSA quarterly operating margin?
MSA quarterly operating margin is down -3.30% year-over-year
How far is MSA quarterly operating margin from its all-time high?
MSA quarterly operating margin is currently -12.63% below its historical high of 24.47% set on December 31, 2023
How does MSA quarterly operating margin rank versus sector peers?
MSA quarterly operating margin is higher than 87.78% of companies in Industrials sector
When is MSA next earnings release?
The next earnings release for MSA is on February 11, 2026

Operating Margin Formula

Operating Profit Margin =

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Data Sources & References

MSA Official Website www.msasafety.com
Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/66570/000006657025000042/0000066570-25-000042-index.htm
Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/66570/000006657025000007/0000066570-25-000007-index.htm
MSA Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/MSA
MSA Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/msa