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LSC Stock Chart & Stats
3650.00 p
50.00 p(1.41%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
3650.00 p
50.00 p(1.41%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range2,100.00 p - 3,800.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume69.00
Average Volume (3M)23.00
Market Cap
£459.71M
Enterprise Value369.82 p
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£54.82M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£7.82M
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.5
Beta-0.21
Next Earnings
May 07, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.59%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.03
Shares Outstanding12,258,977
10 Day Avg. Volume23
30 Day Avg. Volume23
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.48
Price to Book (P/B)1.96
Price to Sales (P/S)1.38
P/FCF Ratio10.67
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetExtremely low leverage and a growing equity base give the company durable financial flexibility. This balance-sheet conservatism supports resilience through downturns, enables funding of organic investment or opportunistic M&A, and lowers refinancing and interest-rate risk over months.
High And Stable MarginsSustained gross margins in the high-60s and solid EBIT margins reflect structural pricing power and efficient service delivery in security services. Strong margins underpin persistent profitability, bolster cash generation and buffer the business against input-cost volatility over the medium term.
Re-accelerating Revenue & Strong FCFRevenue growth re-accelerated in 2025 and operating/free cash flow rebounded materially, improving free cash flow by ~37.6% YoY. Strong, recovering cash generation enhances capacity to invest in growth, fund dividend/buyback programs, and reduce reliance on external funding over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionNet margin contraction versus earlier years signals persistent cost or mix pressures that are eroding unit economics. Continued margin compression would restrain earnings leverage from top-line gains, limit cash flow growth and reduce flexibility for sustained capital returns or reinvestment.
Variable Cash ConversionPronounced year-to-year swings in cash conversion, including a weak 2024, make near-term cash availability less predictable. That variability complicates capex and dividend planning, increases working-capital risk, and could force short-term liquidity measures in adverse quarters.
Stagnant Return ExpansionROE around 14–15% is healthy but stagnation implies limited incremental efficiency gains or high-return growth opportunities. Without uplift in returns or reinvestment ROI, shareholder return potential may be capped absent strategic changes or productivity improvements.
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LSC FAQ
What was London Security PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
London Security PLC lowest share price was 2100.00 p and its highest was 3800.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is London Security PLC’s market cap?
London Security PLC’s market cap is £459.71M.
When is London Security PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
London Security PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2027 which is in 231 days.
How were London Security PLC’s earnings last quarter?
London Security PLC released its earnings results on Sep 16, 2026. The company reported 0.804 p earnings per share for the quarter.
Is London Security PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts London Security PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does London Security PLC pay dividends?
London Security PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 42 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.59%. See more information on London Security PLC dividends here
What is London Security PLC’s EPS estimate?
London Security PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does London Security PLC have?
London Security PLC has 12,258,977 shares outstanding.
What happened to London Security PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
London Security PLC reported an EPS of 0.804 p in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.74%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of London Security PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:LSC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
London Security Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
11.94%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.59%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.30%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
London Security PLC
London Security plc operates as an investment holding company focused on the fire protection industry. The firm is engaged in the manufacturing, selling, renting, and servicing of fire safety apparatus across a significant portion of Europe, including the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, France, Germany, Denmark, and Luxembourg, among other countries. Its product lines are marketed under well-known brand names such as Nu-Swift, Ansul, Premier, and Master. London Security plc serves a wide array of clients, ranging from corporate entities and governmental bodies to individual consumers. Founded in 1897, the company originally operated as London Securities plc before adopting its current name in 2003. Based in Elland, United Kingdom, London Security plc is a subsidiary of EOI Fire SARL.