MSA Safety - Asset Resilience Ratio
MSA Safety (MSA) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 6.46% as of December 2025. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing. See MSA net working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
Liquid Assets
Total Assets
Resilience Assessment
Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (1999–2025)
This chart shows how MSA Safety's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. For the complete balance sheet picture, see MSA Safety balance sheet assets.
Liquid Assets Composition Over Time
This chart breaks down MSA Safety's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. Explore MSA long-term investments to assets to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $165.07 Million | 6.46% |
| Short-term Investments | $0.00 | 0% |
| Total Liquid Assets | $165.07 Million | 6.46% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Limited Liquidity: MSA Safety maintains only 6.46% of assets in liquid form.
- This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
- The company primarily holds liquidity in cash and equivalents rather than short-term investments.
MSA Safety Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio
Compare MSA Safety's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.
| Company | Industry | Asset Resilience Ratio |
|---|---|---|
|
Beijing Hanbang Technology Corp
SHE:300449 |
Security & Protection Services | -0.01% |
|
SSC Security Services Corp
V:SECU |
Security & Protection Services | 0.21% |
|
Intelligent Monitoring Group Ltd
AU:IMB |
Security & Protection Services | 17.46% |
|
AVA Risk Group Ltd
AU:AVA |
Security & Protection Services | 0.37% |
|
TZ Ltd
AU:TZL |
Security & Protection Services | 4.26% |
|
Datadot Technology Ltd
AU:DDT |
Security & Protection Services | 30.87% |
|
Scout Security Ltd
AU:SCT |
Security & Protection Services | 19.62% |
|
Spectur Ltd
AU:SP3 |
Security & Protection Services | 38.31% |
Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for MSA Safety (1999–2025)
The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for MSA Safety.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 6.46% | $165.07 Million | $2.55 Billion | -1.00pp |
| 2024-12-31 | 7.46% | $164.56 Million | $2.21 Billion | +0.71pp |
| 2023-12-31 | 6.75% | $146.44 Million | $2.17 Billion | -0.52pp |
| 2022-12-31 | 7.27% | $172.81 Million | $2.38 Billion | -0.65pp |
| 2021-12-31 | 7.92% | $189.87 Million | $2.40 Billion | -4.35pp |
| 2020-12-31 | 12.28% | $235.65 Million | $1.92 Billion | +0.66pp |
| 2019-12-31 | 11.62% | $202.09 Million | $1.74 Billion | -0.52pp |
| 2018-12-31 | 12.14% | $195.20 Million | $1.61 Billion | +3.96pp |
| 2017-12-31 | 8.18% | $137.84 Million | $1.68 Billion | -0.31pp |
| 2016-12-31 | 8.49% | $114.96 Million | $1.35 Billion | +8.32pp |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.17% | $2.40 Million | $1.42 Billion | -0.05pp |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.21% | $2.70 Million | $1.26 Billion | -0.01pp |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.23% | $2.80 Million | $1.23 Billion | -0.09pp |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.31% | $3.50 Million | $1.11 Billion | -- |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $1.12 Billion | -- |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $1.20 Billion | -- |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.80% | $4.15 Million | $520.70 Million | -0.66pp |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.46% | $7.13 Million | $489.68 Million | -0.36pp |
| 1999-12-31 | 1.82% | $8.20 Million | $451.70 Million | -- |
About MSA Safety
MSA Safety Incorporated develops, manufactures, and supplies safety products and technology solutions that protect workers and facility infrastructures worldwide. The company offers breathing apparatus products, including self-contained breathing apparatus; firefighter helmets and protective apparel; and fixed gas and flame detection systems, such as fixed gas detection monitoring systems, flame … Read more