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Serco Group plc
(LSE:SRP)
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Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
276.00 p
▲(5.83% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:09/06/26
The score is primarily supported by strong, consistent cash generation and an improved leverage profile. It is tempered by volatile profitability/thin margins and a mixed technical picture (below key moving averages with only neutral momentum), while valuation appears reasonable but not meaningfully cheap.
Positive Factors
Strong cash generation
Consistently strong operating cash flow and free cash flow indicate solid conversion of reported earnings into cash. That supports funding for contract mobilization, investment, debt management, and shareholder returns, while giving Serco greater resilience across contract cycles.
Negative Factors
Thin and volatile profitability
Thin margins leave limited room for execution errors, wage pressure, or unfavorable contract resets to be absorbed without affecting earnings. The sharp 2024 profit decline and subsequent fluctuation also reduce confidence that current profitability can compound steadily.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong cash generation
Consistently strong operating cash flow and free cash flow indicate solid conversion of reported earnings into cash. That supports funding for contract mobilization, investment, debt management, and shareholder returns, while giving Serco greater resilience across contract cycles.
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Serco Group plc (SRP) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£2.46B
Dividend Yield1.85%
Average Volume (3M)2.08M
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.5
Beta (1Y)0.70
Revenue Growth1.20%
EPS Growth221.80%
CountryUK
Employees54,000
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustrySpecialty Business Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.15
Shares Outstanding977,451,900
10 Day Avg. Volume1,819,942
30 Day Avg. Volume2,078,252
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.08
Price to Book (P/B)3.23
Price to Sales (P/S)0.58
P/FCF Ratio6.97
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£314.50Price Target Upside20.59% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)£5.05B
Serco Group plc Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Serco Group plc provides public services in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. It offers service design and advisory, resourcing, programme management, systems integration, case management, engineerin...
How the Company Makes Money
Serco makes money primarily by winning and executing long-term service contracts—mainly with government agencies and public-sector bodies—under which it is paid to operate, manage, and maintain services and facilities. Revenue is generally generat...
Serco Group plc Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 05, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Mar 04, 2027
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented a broadly positive operational and financial story: headline revenue and profit grew, a record decade-high GBP 12.1bn pipeline and strong order intake (book-to-bill >100%) underpin momentum into 2026. Cash generation, capital returns (dividend + buyback) and successful MT&S integration were notable achievements. Offsetting these positives were region-specific revenue reductions (APAC, Middle East), only modest organic growth (1%), higher net debt following the MT&S acquisition and elevated mobilization/integration costs. Management reiterated guidance for 2026 with revenue around GBP 5.0bn and underlying operating profit around GBP 300m, signaling confidence while acknowledging near-term headwinds in immigration and timing delays in some markets.Positive Updates
Revenue and Profit Growth
Revenue of GBP 4.9 billion, up 3% at constant currency; underlying operating profit GBP 272 million, up 1% at constant currency; margin 5.6% (middle of 5%-6% target range).
Negative Updates
Revenue Declines in APAC and Middle East
Asia Pacific revenue down 18% (12% organic decline plus 5% adverse currency) following the end of the Australian immigration contract and disposal of Hong Kong business; Middle East revenue down 18% driven by contract conclusions and accounting impact of Mubadala JV.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Revenue and Profit Growth
Revenue of GBP 4.9 billion, up 3% at constant currency; underlying operating profit GBP 272 million, up 1% at constant currency; margin 5.6% (middle of 5%-6% target range).
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Company Guidance
Serco's 2026 guidance targets revenue of around GBP 5.0 billion (c.3% organic growth), assuming a full‑year contribution from MT&S and contract ramp‑ups offset by an estimated c.3% organic headwind from reduced U.K. and Australian immigration activity; underlying operating profit of about GBP 300 million (>10% above 2025), implying a margin of ~6% (top of the 5–6% medium‑term target); net finance costs of c. GBP 52 million (reflecting MT&S‑funding debt and the new GBP 75 million buyback); free cash flow of c. GBP 160 million (consistent with the medium‑term ambition to convert at least 80% of profit into cash); and adjusted net debt expected to finish 2026 around GBP 165 million (vs. prior pre‑close guidance of GBP 150 million). The guidance is supported by 2025 results of revenue GBP 4.9 billion, underlying operating profit GBP 272 million (5.6% margin), cash conversion 112%, order intake GBP 5.5 billion (book‑to‑bill 114%), and a record GBP 12.1 billion pipeline.Serco Group plc Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
66
Positive
Cash Flow
84
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 4.99B | 4.88B | 4.79B | 4.87B | 4.53B | 4.42B |
| Gross Profit | 518.50M | 562.00M | 518.60M | 495.50M | 493.50M | 468.00M |
| EBITDA | 608.40M | 515.60M | 326.90M | 448.90M | 382.00M | 371.50M |
| Net Income | 153.00M | 145.60M | 44.20M | 202.40M | 155.40M | 303.90M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 2.86B | 2.80B | 2.66B | 2.61B | 2.75B | 2.73B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 182.20M | 199.30M | 183.00M | 94.40M | 57.20M | 198.40M |
| Total Debt | 905.90M | 909.30M | 806.40M | 659.90M | 708.90M | 807.30M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.99B | 1.92B | 1.82B | 1.58B | 1.72B | 1.73B |
| Stockholders Equity | 869.70M | 873.60M | 842.50M | 1.03B | 1.03B | 1.01B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 388.10M | 405.60M | 385.00M | 368.40M | 307.80M | 317.80M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 411.60M | 427.10M | 419.40M | 393.10M | 327.20M | 349.90M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -30.90M | -279.50M | -7.40M | -5.40M | -35.30M | -232.30M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -374.40M | -127.80M | -322.30M | -347.90M | -436.80M | -250.10M |
Serco Group plc Technical Analysis
Negative
260.80
Price Trends
244.73
Positive
254.02
Negative
269.13
Negative
Market Momentum
1.71
Positive
44.35
Neutral
27.72
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:SRP, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 260.8 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 260.66, above the 50-day MA of 244.73, and below the 200-day MA of 269.13, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 1.71 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 44.35 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 27.72 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GB:SRP.
Serco Group plc Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | £8.76B | 24.69 | 5.82% | 2.75% | -0.18% | 39.04% | |
72 Outperform | £2.65B | 32.48 | 15.86% | 2.15% | 10.55% | -19.05% | |
68 Neutral | £2.46B | 16.46 | 17.55% | 1.85% | 1.20% | 221.80% | |
68 Neutral | £9.00B | 28.17 | 29.86% | 2.82% | 3.94% | -8.14% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
60 Neutral | £379.80M | 136.49 | 1.30% | 2.41% | 8.11% | -69.68% | |
42 Neutral | £309.03M | -1.54 | -677.10% | 5.94% | -16.13% | -1315.87% |
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Serco Group plc Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Serco Intensifies Share Buyback, Lifts Treasury Holdings
Positive
Sep 4, 2026
Serco Group plc has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing ordinary shares through RBC Europe Limited over four trading days in early September. The transactions were conducted at average prices around 2...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Serco Updates Market on Progress of Share Buyback and Voting Rights
Neutral
Aug 28, 2026
Serco Group plc has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 1,578,545 ordinary shares between 24 and 28 August 2026 at average prices around 258–263 pence per share via broker RBC Europe. Since lau...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Serco Advances Buyback, Lifts Treasury Stock to 2.3 Million Shares
Positive
Aug 21, 2026
Serco Group plc has continued to execute its recently announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 1,476,584 ordinary shares between 17 and 21 August 2026 at average prices ranging from about 258p to 265p per share through RBC Europe Limited. T...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Serco updates market on progress of August share buyback
Positive
Aug 14, 2026
Serco Group plc has been buying back its own ordinary shares under a previously announced share repurchase programme, executing purchases through RBC Europe Limited over several trading days in August 2026. The company has acquired 805,875 shares ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Serco launches £75m share buyback managed by RBC Europe
Positive
Aug 11, 2026
Serco Group plc has launched a share repurchase programme of up to £75 million, following guidance given with its 2026 half-year results. The buyback will run from 11 August 2026 until no later than 31 December 2026, and any shares bought bac...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Serco strengthens board with appointment of Carol Borg as Risk Committee Chair designate
Positive
Aug 6, 2026
Serco Group has appointed Carol Borg as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Risk Committee Chair designate, effective 1 December 2026, marking the first of three planned new non-executive appointments to support the company’s next phas...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Serco lifts buyback to £150m as defence-led growth boosts first-half margins
Positive
Aug 6, 2026
Serco Group plc reported a 4% rise in first-half revenue to £2.5bn and a 9% increase in underlying operating profit to £157m at constant currency, driven by 10% organic growth in its Defence business and a higher-margin mix. The company ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Serco Updates Share Buyback Activity and Voting Rights
Neutral
Jul 31, 2026
Serco Group plc has continued to execute its share buyback programme, repurchasing more than 1.49 million ordinary shares between 27 and 31 July 2026 through RBC Europe at average prices around 240 to 244 pence. These purchases form part of a broa...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Serco Advances Share Buyback, Updates Share Capital and Voting Rights
Positive
Jul 24, 2026
Serco Group plc has continued its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 1.66 million ordinary shares between 20 and 24 July 2026 at average prices ranging from about 228p to 241p. The shares were acquired through RBC Europe Li...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Serco Updates Market on Progress of 2026 Share Buyback Programme
Positive
Jul 17, 2026
Serco Group plc has continued executing the share buyback programme it launched in March 2026, repurchasing around 1.64 million ordinary shares between 13 and 17 July at prices broadly in the 223p–231p range. The trades, carried out via RBC ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Serco updates market on progress of ongoing share buyback programme
Positive
Jul 10, 2026
Serco Group plc has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 1,659,308 ordinary shares between 6 and 10 July 2026 via RBC Europe Limited at prices largely in the 225–235 pence range. Following these...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Serco Updates Market on Progress of Ongoing Share Buyback Programme
Positive
Jul 3, 2026
Serco Group plc has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 986,147 ordinary shares between 1 and 3 July 2026 through RBC Europe Limited at average prices in the low-220s pence. These latest purchases fo...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Serco tightens share count as buyback lifts treasury holdings and voting rights
Positive
Jun 30, 2026
Serco Group plc has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, purchasing 317,156 ordinary shares on 29 June and 340,000 shares on 30 June 2026 via RBC Europe at average prices just above 220 pence. These repurchased sh...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Serco Advances Share Buyback, Lifts Treasury Stock to 20.3 Million Shares
Positive
Jun 26, 2026
Serco Group plc has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing around 1.55 million ordinary shares between 22 and 26 June 2026 via RBC Europe at average prices in the mid-220p range. The company has now accu...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial Disclosures
Serco lifts margins and holds guidance as government contracts underpin growth
Positive
Jun 25, 2026
Serco reported a resilient first half of 2026, with revenue expected at about £2.5bn, up roughly 3%, and underlying operating profit of about £155m, reflecting margin progression above 6% driven by productivity gains and a favourable rev...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Serco Continues Share Buyback, Reduces Free Float and Updates Voting Rights
Positive
Jun 19, 2026
Serco Group plc has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing more than 1.5 million ordinary shares between 15 and 19 June 2026 through RBC Europe at prices ranging roughly between 233p and 258p. These purc...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Serco Tightens Capital Base with Continued Share Buybacks
Positive
Jun 12, 2026
Serco Group plc has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing around 1.46 million ordinary shares between 8 and 12 June 2026 through RBC Europe at average prices in the mid-250p range. These transactions fo...
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