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London Security plc

London Security plc

LSC.L
London Security plcGB flagLondon Stock Exchange
3,400.00
GBp
- -
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416.81MMarket Cap
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
Revenue per Share
8.27
8.23
8.25
9.37
10.27
11.23
11.98
12.46
13.59
15.41
17.92
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- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
1.12
1.03
1
1.12
1.17
1.34
1.36
1.46
1.62
1.65
1.9
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- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.96
1.05
0.86
1.14
1.11
1.35
1.51
1.71
1.56
1.26
1.55
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Dividend per Share
0.76
0.62
0.68
0.79
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.6
0.8
0.84
1.24
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- -
Book Value per Share
6.09
6.47
6.77
7.11
7.64
8.17
8.73
9.34
10.13
11
11.65
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- -
Tangible Book Value per Share
2
1.96
2.24
2.76
3.36
3.72
3.97
4.88
5.03
5.61
6.11
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- -
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
- -
- -
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
101
101
101
115
126
138
147
153
167
189
220
221
244
Operating Margin (%)
19.69
19.51
18.27
18.17
17.27
16.83
16.67
17.04
16.31
14.38
14.37
13.44
13.37
Depreciation Expense
4
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
9
10
11
12
12
Net Income, GAAP
14
13
12
14
14
16
17
18
20
20
23
22
24
Effective Tax Rate (%)
30.96
33.42
32.63
33.11
33.54
28.63
30.07
26.59
25.89
24.96
26.25
27.05
26.82
Profit Margin (%)
13.52
12.56
12.13
12
11.37
11.91
11.33
11.69
11.95
10.7
10.59
9.82
9.73
Working Capital
31
29
30
34
30
42
41
52
51
55
58
60
73
LT Debt
16
14
11
11
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7
6
5
4
4
4
5
5
Total Equity
83
85
88
97
105
112
116
126
132
146
152
155
172
Return on Invested Capital (%)
13.37
12.07
11.46
12.33
12.37
13.31
12.71
13.36
13.34
12.69
13.55
12.21
12.65
Return on Capital (%)
15.78
13.81
13.1
14.28
14.13
15.24
14.67
14.78
15.56
14.81
16.03
14.28
14.73
Return on Common Equity (%)
19.04
16.46
15.12
16.2
15.82
16.91
16.07
16.12
16.68
15.61
16.76
14.81
15.27

Capital Structure

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Working Capital

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Growth Rates

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(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
6.95%
6.42%
10.74%
Free Cash Flow
14.3%
13.36%
92.58%
Net Income, GAAP
7.05%
6.21%
9.76%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
9.31%
9.99%
10.72%
Total Cash Common Dividend
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12.76%
-20.47%

Quarterly Revenue

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2023
- -
- -
- -
- -
220
2024
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- -
- -
- -
221
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
244

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2023
- -
- -
- -
- -
1.9
2024
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- -
- -
- -
- -
2025
- -
- -
- -
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- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

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Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2023
- -
- -
- -
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1.24
2024
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- -
- -
- -
- -
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
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Company Description

APIChat
CEO
Jean-Jacques Murray
Full Time Employees
1,635
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Security & Protection Services
Address
Premier House Elland United Kingdom HX5 9DY
IPO Date
Jul 1, 1988
Website
londonsecurity.org
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Business
London Security plc is an investment holding company specializing in the manufacture, sale, and rental of fire protection equipment and services. The company offers a range of products including fire extinguishers, fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire detection systems, and associated maintenance services. It markets its products under the Nu-Swift, Ansul, Total, Premier, and Master brands, targeting companies, governments, and private individuals. London Security operates primarily in the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, France, Germany, Denmark, and Luxembourg. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Elland, United Kingdom, the company has evolved from an engineering firm to a leader in fire protection services. It is a subsidiary of EOI Fire SARL. Recent developments include continuing to deliver mandated, recurring fire safety service revenue which accounts for a stable income stream, reflecting the company's strategic focus on non-discretionary, essential fire safety services. The company has also engaged in equity buyback programs and operational changes to strengthen shareholder value within the last 1-2 years. London Security plc employs approximately 1,639 personnel and reported operating profits and earnings per share in its latest financial results reflecting its market position and operational scale. This description encapsulates London Security plc's core products and services, geographic footprint, industry positioning, and recent significant financial and strategic activities as of late 2025.