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LSC Stock Chart & Stats
3600.00 p
50.00 p(1.41%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
3600.00 p
50.00 p(1.41%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range2,100.00 p - 3,755.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume69.00
Average Volume (3M)42.00
Market Cap
£441.32M
Enterprise Value379.17M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£45.87M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£8.23M
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.6
Beta-0.22
Next Earnings
Sep 18, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.69%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.94
Shares Outstanding12,258,977
10 Day Avg. Volume71
30 Day Avg. Volume42
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 materially larger equity base give management durable financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing and solvency risk, enables opportunistic investment or M&A, and supports stable dividend policy without relying on debt-driven growth over the next 2–6 months and beyond.
High Gross MarginsSustained high gross margins imply a strong service positioning or pricing power in the security services market. That structural margin cushion supports operating profitability even if input costs rise, helping preserve cash flow and competitive reinvestment capacity in the medium term.
Improving Cash GenerationA marked rebound in operating and free cash flow increases internal funding for maintenance capex, dividends, or strategic investments without external finance. Higher FCF conversion materially improves resilience to demand swings and underpins sustainable shareholder distributions.
Bears Say
Net Margin CompressionA persistent decline in net margin signals structural cost pressure or rising SG&A and other operating costs that are eroding profitability. If margins don't stabilize, this reduces retained earnings and long-term reinvestment capacity, constraining ROE and growth initiatives.
Variable Cash ConversionSignificant year-to-year swings in cash conversion indicate working-capital sensitivity or timing quirks in collections/payables. This unpredictability makes capital allocation harder, increases the need for liquidity buffers, and can constrain consistent dividend or buyback programs.
Inconsistent Revenue TrajectoryA stop‑start revenue pattern suggests demand or contract timing variability in core markets. Such inconsistency complicates capacity planning and margin leverage, increasing forecasting risk and making multi-period investment decisions and service expansion more uncertain.
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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 3755.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is London Security PLC’s market cap?
London Security PLC’s market cap is £441.32M.
When is London Security PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
London Security PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 18, 2026 which is in 48 days.
How were London Security PLC’s earnings last quarter?
London Security PLC released its earnings results on May 08, 2026. The company reported 1.231 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 1.231 p.
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 2.69%. 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 1.231 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
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
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-16.80%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.69%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.91%
Trailing 12-Months
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.