MSA Safety Incorporated
MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is trading at $183.10, about ₹17,581 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 9:47 AM ET, up 0.54% today. Indian residents can buy MSA Safety from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$181.41
Today's high
$183.58
52 week low
$151.10
52 week high
$208.92
MSA opened at $182.60, closed previously at $182.11, and has traded between $151.10 and $208.92 over the past 52 weeks.
About
MSA Safety Incorporated is a prominent global manufacturer and provider of safety equipment, specializing in the engineering, production, and distribution of solutions designed to safeguard both personnel and critical infrastructure. The company serves a diverse range of high-risk sectors, including the energy industry (oil, gas, and petrochemical), emergency services (fire departments), construction, industrial manufacturing, utilities, military, and mining. Its international footprint extends significantly across North America, Latin America, and other global markets. Among its principal offerings are permanently installed systems for gas and flame detection, encompassing sophisticated monitoring units, flame sensors, and open-path infrared detectors. These are complemented by essential replacement parts and associated services, all crucial for identifying the presence or absence of various atmospheric gases. The company also provides advanced respiratory protection, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), alongside portable gas detection devices for on-the-go analysis. MSA Safety's product line further includes a comprehensive range of head protection solutions for industrial use, as well as specialized helmets and protective clothing tailored for firefighters. Additionally, the company offers robust fall protection systems, featuring confined space apparatus, safety harnesses, lanyards, and self-retracting lifelines, often integrated into custom-engineered safety setups. Further expanding its portfolio, the company supplies air-purifying respirators, eye and face shields, ballistic helmets, and gas masks. Distribution reaches both end-users and wholesale partners via direct and indirect sales channels. Its products are marketed under well-known brand names such as V-Gard, Cairns, and Gallet. Founded in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated maintains its headquarters in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
295.50K
Market cap
$7.07B
P/E Ratio
22.72
Price-to-sales ratio
3.63
Enterprise value
$7.51B
Free cash flow yield
5.01%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.46
Return on equity
23.15%
ROIC
14.97%
Beta
0.94
Dividend yield
1.17%
Last dividend
$2.14
Financial overview
Revenue
$1.87B
Earnings per share
$7.11
Free cash flow
$295.43M
Net profit margin
16.13%
Gross margin
47.57%
EBITDA
$469.79M
Revenue growth
3.69%
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How to buy MSA Safety from India
Indian residents can buy MSA Safety shares through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the shares are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open a Paasa account
Complete digital KYC with your PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds under LRS
Transfer INR from your Indian bank account. Your bank reports the remittance under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and converts it to US dollars.
Search for MSA Safety and place an order
Find MSA Safety by name or by its ticker, MSA, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. MSA Safety trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your MSA Safety position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Read the full guide: how to invest in MSA Safety from India
Trading and taxes when buying MSA Safety from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateDividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. MSA Safety’s current yield is 1.17%.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy MSA Safety stock?
Yes. MSA Safety (MSA) has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 1973, in the Security & Protection Services industry, and Indian residents can buy it through Paasa. You fund the account from your Indian bank under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the money is converted to US dollars. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
How much does one MSA Safety share cost in rupees?
One MSA Safety share is $183.10 — about ₹17,581 at a USD/INR rate of 96.02 on 24 Sep 2026. Both the MSA Safety price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.
What are the LRS and TCS rules for buying MSA Safety from India?
Remit up to $250,000 per financial year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Banks collect 20% tax at source on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year; the TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability. FX and the LRS declaration are handled by your bank when you fund your account.
Can I buy MSA Safety with less than the price of one share?
Yes. A whole MSA Safety share is $183.10, but there is no minimum trade size: you enter a rupee or dollar amount and receive the matching fraction.
How are gains on MSA Safety shares taxed in India?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents, so the tax is an India-side one. Gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is computed in rupees using the USD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the MSA Safety price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does MSA Safety pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. MSA Safety pays a dividend and the current yield is 1.17%; the last declared dividend was $2.14 per share, about ₹205.48. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade MSA Safety from India?
The New York Stock Exchange trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST in Indian time, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on MSA Safety shares held from India?
US-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.
Do I have to declare MSA Safety shares in my Indian tax return?
Yes. Foreign shares held on 31 March must be reported in Schedule FA of your Indian income-tax return. Paasa gives you a Schedule FA-ready statement listing your MSA Safety holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell MSA Safety and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in USD in your Paasa account. From there you can hold the balance, reinvest, or repatriate. Funds can be withdrawn in any currency to any bank account in your own name. Whether the sale is short- or long-term is decided by the 24-month holding period.