1. United Kingdom Stocks

  2. •

    Industrials

  3. •

    Security & Protection Services
London Security plc

London Security plc

LSC.L
London Security plcGB flagLondon Stock Exchange
3,400.00
GBp
- -
- -
416.81MMarket Cap
London Security plc
LSC.L
(London Stock Exchange)

Recent

price

3,400.00

P/E

ratio

- -

div

yld

- -

ROIC.AI

2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
FRC
6.96
7.85
7.68
8.27
8.23
8.25
9.37
10.27
11.23
11.98
12.46
13.59
15.41
17.92
- -
- -
Revenue per Share
1.06
1.15
1.55
1.12
1.03
1
1.12
1.17
1.34
1.36
1.46
1.62
1.65
1.9
- -
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
1.09
1
0.54
0.96
1.05
0.86
1.14
1.11
1.35
1.51
1.71
1.56
1.26
1.55
- -
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.17
0.24
0.54
0.76
0.62
0.68
0.79
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.6
0.8
0.84
1.24
- -
- -
Dividend per Share
3.88
4.71
5.65
6.09
6.47
6.77
7.11
7.64
8.17
8.73
9.34
10.13
11
11.65
- -
- -
Book Value per Share
0.33
1.03
1.84
2
1.96
2.24
2.76
3.36
3.72
3.97
4.88
5.03
5.61
6.11
- -
- -
Tangible Book Value per Share
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
- -
- -
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
85
96
94
101
101
101
115
126
138
147
153
167
189
220
221
244
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
22.61
21.56
20.64
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
Operating Margin (%)
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
9
10
11
12
12
Depreciation Expense
13
14
19
14
13
12
14
14
16
17
18
20
20
23
22
24
Net Income, GAAP
30.02
30.5
24.35
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
Effective Tax Rate (%)
15.3
14.68
20.18
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
Profit Margin (%)
24
26
15
31
29
30
34
30
42
41
52
51
55
58
60
73
Working Capital
27
19
- -
16
14
11
11
- -
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
5
LT Debt
56
66
77
83
85
88
97
105
112
116
126
132
146
152
155
172
Total Equity
14.98
15.21
14.94
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 Invested Capital (%)
16.85
18.07
22.97
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 Capital (%)
30.78
26.79
29.91
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
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.
No data availableFinancial data will appear here once available

Working Capital

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.
No data availableFinancial data will appear here once available

Growth Rates

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

(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
- -
12.76%
-20.47%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

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

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

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

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2023
- -
- -
- -
- -
1.24
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Similar Companies
Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd. (002236.SZ)
First Responder Technologies Inc. (WPN.CN)
Saftec Co.,Ltd. (7464.T)
Wealthcraft Capital, Inc. (WCCP)
Gulf West Security Network, Inc. (GWSN)
Drone Guarder, Inc. (DRNG)
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.