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London Security plc

London Security plc

LLSE:LSC
3,650.00
GBX
-100.00
(-2.67%)
41.68BMarket Cap
London Security plc
LSE:LSC
(London Stock Exchange)

Recent

price

3,650.00

P/E

ratio

- -

div

yld

- -

ROIC.AI

2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
TTM
GBP
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
18
19.93
- -
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
1.77
1.94
- -
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
1.23
2.36
- -
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
1.22
0.97
- -
Dividend per Share
4.57
5.39
6.28
6.75
6.97
7.18
7.87
8.53
9.09
9.45
10.26
10.74
11.9
12.42
12.64
14
12.64
Book Value per Share
0.33
1.03
1.84
2
1.96
2.24
2.76
3.34
3.7
3.94
4.85
5.02
5.61
6.11
6.38
7.71
6.38
Tangible Book Value per Share
12
12
12
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
60
Working Capital
27
19
- -
16
14
11
11
- -
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
LT Debt
56
66
77
83
85
88
97
105
112
116
126
132
146
152
155
172
155
Total Equity
14.98
15.21
14.94
13.37
12.07
11.46
12.33
12.37
13.31
12.54
12.68
13.34
12.69
13.55
12.21
12.65
- -
Return on Invested Capital (%)
15.28
16.42
20.98
14.48
12.83
12.38
13.3
12.86
13.82
13.48
13.65
14.51
13.88
14.98
13.63
14.08
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Return on Capital (%)
25.73
23.15
26.56
17.15
15.07
14.15
14.93
14.23
15.19
14.66
14.78
15.47
14.57
15.61
14.1
14.56
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'23
Jun'24
Dec'24
ST Debt
3
3
3
LT Borrowings
- -
- -
- -
LT Finance Leases
4
5
5
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
12
12
12
Market Capitalization
374
386
417

Working Capital

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'23
Jun'24
Dec'24
Total Current Assets
99
108
102
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
33
39
30
Accounts Receivable, Net
37
47
43
Inventories
22
21
21
Total Current Liabilities
41
42
42
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
3
3
3
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

GBP

•

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%

Semi-annual Revenue

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2023
- -
- -
220
2024
- -
- -
221
2025
- -
- -
244

Semi-annual Earnings Per Share

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2023
- -
- -
1.9
2024
- -
- -
1.77
2025
- -
- -
1.94

Semi-annual Dividends Per Share

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2023
- -
- -
1.24
2024
- -
- -
1.22
2025
- -
- -
0.97
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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.