Gross Profit for MSA Safety (MSA)
According to MSA Safety's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $871.11M USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .

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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$871.11M
YoY change
+1.2%
5Y CAGR
+7.9%
Peak year (2025)
$871.11M
Cumulative gross profit
$15.25B
Gross Profit history chart for MSA Safety (MSA) from 1985 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for MSA Safety (MSA) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $871.11M | +1.2% | ||
| 2024 | $860.45M | +1.0% | ||
| 2023 | $852.14M | +26.5% | ||
| 2022 | $673.83M | +9.5% | ||
| 2021 | $615.35M | +3.3% | ||
| 2020 | $595.49M | -6.8% | ||
| 2019 | $638.63M | +4.4% | ||
| 2018 | $611.86M | +13.5% | ||
| 2017 | $538.89M | +3.2% | ||
| 2016 | $522.25M | +4.2% | ||
| 2015 | $501.10M | -2.8% | ||
| 2014 | $515.35M | +3.7% | ||
| 2013 | $496.85M | +1.5% | ||
| 2012 | $489.55M | +6.8% | ||
| 2011 | $458.37M | +23.8% | ||
| 2010 | $370.10M | +8.0% | ||
| 2009 | $342.58M | -21.7% | ||
| 2008 | $437.77M | +11.8% | ||
| 2007 | $391.44M | +11.6% | ||
| 2006 | $350.69M | -0.7% | ||
| 2005 | $353.05M | +2.2% | ||
| 2004 | $345.42M | +25.2% | ||
| 2003 | $275.92M | +29.6% | ||
| 2002 | $212.84M | +6.4% | ||
| 2001 | $200.06M | +14.7% | ||
| 2000 | $174.35M | -3.1% | ||
| 1999 | $179.90M | -2.4% | ||
| 1998 | $184.40M | -6.3% | ||
| 1997 | $196.90M | +1.5% | ||
| 1996 | $193.90M | +1.6% | ||
| 1995 | $190.90M | +10.4% | ||
| 1994 | $172.90M | +11.0% | ||
| 1993 | $155.80M | -10.9% | ||
| 1992 | $174.80M | +0.7% | ||
| 1991 | $173.60M | -6.5% | ||
| 1990 | $185.60M | +12.6% | ||
| 1989 | $164.80M | +3.5% | ||
| 1988 | $159.30M | +14.4% | ||
| 1987 | $139.20M | -4.9% | ||
| 1986 | $146.30M | +4.0% | ||
| 1985 | $140.70M | — |
Gross Profit values are taken from MSA Safety's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, MSA Safety (MSA) gross profit totalled $871.11M – edged up 1.2% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), MSA Safety gross profit expanded at a +7.9% compound annual rate, sustaining 5 straight years of year-over-year growth.
2025 marks the peak gross profit at $871.11M, with the historical low of $139.20M recorded in 1987.
Within Industrials, MSA Safety (MSA) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for gross profit is $15.42B.
MSA Safety Gross Profit by Year
MSA Safety Gross Profit 2025: $871.11M
MSA Safety gross profit in 2025 was $871.11M, edged up 1.2% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
MSA Safety Gross Profit 2024: $860.45M
MSA Safety gross profit in 2024 was $860.45M, edged up 1.0% from 2023.
MSA Safety Gross Profit 2023: $852.14M
MSA Safety gross profit in 2023 was $852.14M, grew 26.5% from 2022.
MSA Safety Gross Profit 2022: $673.83M
MSA Safety gross profit in 2022 was $673.83M, grew 9.5% from 2021.
MSA Safety Gross Profit 2021: $615.35M
MSA Safety gross profit in 2021 was $615.35M.
See more financial history for MSA Safety (MSA).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as MSA Safety, ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $21.86B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $17.79B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $16.89B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $16.30B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $14.55B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $13.83B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $10.32B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $4.29B | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is MSA Safety's gross profit?
- Latest reported gross profit for MSA Safety (MSA) is $871.11M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has MSA Safety gross profit changed year-over-year?
- MSA Safety (MSA) gross profit changed +1.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of MSA Safety gross profit?
- MSA Safety (MSA) gross profit compound annual growth rate is +7.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did MSA Safety gross profit hit its highest annual value?
- MSA Safety gross profit reached its highest annual value of $871.11M in 2025.
What was MSA Safety gross profit in 2024?
- MSA Safety (MSA) gross profit in 2024 was $860.45M.
What was MSA Safety gross profit in 2025?
- MSA Safety (MSA) gross profit in 2025 was $871.11M.
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