MSA Safety (MSA) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, MSA Safety (MSA) has total liabilities worth $1.21 Billion USD as of March 2026. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities.
MSA Safety - Total Liabilities Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how MSA Safety's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See MSA working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
MSA Safety Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of MSA Safety ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited
NSE:COLPAL
|
India | Rs-16.64 Billion |
|
AIXTRON SE
XETRA:AIXA
|
Germany | €162.80 Million |
|
Castellum AB
ST:CAST
|
Sweden | Skr80.74 Billion |
|
Shenzhen Everwin Precision Tech
SHE:300115
|
China | CN¥16.84 Billion |
|
Dongxing Sec Co Ltd
SHG:601198
|
China | CN¥86.75 Billion |
|
thyssenkrupp AG
F:TKA1
|
Germany | €17.74 Billion |
|
Topicus.com Inc
V:TOI
|
Canada | CA$1.50 Billion |
|
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited
NSE:MOTILALOFS
|
India | Rs305.16 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1985–2025)
This chart breaks down MSA Safety's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see MSA stock market capitalisation.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.17 | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | N/A | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 0.89 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.47 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how MSA Safety's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for MSA Safety (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of MSA Safety from 1985 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $1.19 Billion | +11.76% |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.06 Billion | -11.71% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.20 Billion | -17.20% |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.45 Billion | -6.96% |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.56 Billion | +45.65% |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.07 Billion | +6.49% |
| 2019-12-31 | $1.01 Billion | +3.99% |
| 2018-12-31 | $968.49 Million | -10.51% |
| 2017-12-31 | $1.08 Billion | +36.53% |
| 2016-12-31 | $792.71 Million | -12.67% |
| 2015-12-31 | $907.69 Million | +25.00% |
| 2014-12-31 | $726.16 Million | +9.70% |
| 2013-12-31 | $661.92 Million | +3.26% |
| 2012-12-31 | $641.04 Million | -5.12% |
| 2011-12-31 | $675.64 Million | -8.84% |
| 2010-12-31 | $741.14 Million | +70.05% |
| 2009-12-31 | $435.83 Million | -9.33% |
| 2008-12-31 | $480.69 Million | -13.20% |
| 2007-12-31 | $553.77 Million | +20.18% |
| 2006-12-31 | $460.77 Million | +34.35% |
| 2005-12-31 | $342.96 Million | -3.80% |
| 2004-12-31 | $356.50 Million | +6.09% |
| 2003-12-31 | $336.03 Million | +15.59% |
| 2002-12-31 | $290.70 Million | +8.80% |
| 2001-12-31 | $267.19 Million | +1.51% |
| 2000-12-31 | $263.22 Million | +25.82% |
| 1999-12-31 | $209.20 Million | -2.20% |
| 1998-12-31 | $213.90 Million | +29.64% |
| 1997-12-31 | $165.00 Million | -0.78% |
| 1996-12-31 | $166.30 Million | +8.69% |
| 1995-12-31 | $153.00 Million | +1.26% |
| 1994-12-31 | $151.10 Million | +2.03% |
| 1993-12-31 | $148.10 Million | +2.42% |
| 1992-12-31 | $144.60 Million | -8.02% |
| 1991-12-31 | $157.20 Million | -3.97% |
| 1990-12-31 | $163.70 Million | +15.77% |
| 1989-12-31 | $141.40 Million | +9.02% |
| 1988-12-31 | $129.70 Million | +3.51% |
| 1987-12-31 | $125.30 Million | -8.81% |
| 1986-12-31 | $137.40 Million | +8.19% |
| 1985-12-31 | $127.00 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