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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
MSA SAFETY INCORPORATED
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
THREE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025
202520242023
(In thousands)
Allowance for credit loss:
Balance at beginning of year$8,047 $7,065 $6,769 
Additions—
Charged to costs and expenses 3,478 2,627 1,899 
Deductions—
Deductions from reserves, net (1)(2)1,239 1,645 1,603 
Balance at end of year$10,286 $8,047 $7,065 
Income tax valuation allowance:
Balance at beginning of year$4,815 $9,671 $10,017 
Additions—
Charged to costs and expenses (3)1,454 1,113 2,673 
Deductions—
Deductions from reserves (3)1,805 5,969 3,019 
Balance at end of year$4,464 $4,815 $9,671 
(1)Bad debts written off, net of recoveries.
(2)Activity for 2025, 2024 and 2023 includes currency translation gains of $239, $1,408 and $1,368, respectively.
(3)Activity for 2025, 2024 and 2023 includes currency translation gains of $156, $218 and $16, respectively.