London Security (LSC) Share Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

London Security plc, an investment holding company, manufactures, sells, and rents fire protection equipment in the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, France, Germany, Denmark, and Luxembourg. It also provides intruder alarms products, as well as fire protection equipment maintenance services. The company offers its products under the Nu-Swift, Ansul, Total, Premier, and Master brands to companies, governments, and private individuals. The company was formerly known as London Securities plc and changed its name to London Security plc in 2003. The company was incorporated in 1897 and is based in Elland, the United Kingdom. London Security plc is a subsidiary of EOI Fire SARL.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: 3,250 to 3,250
• 50-Day Range: 3,600 to 3,900
• 52-Week Range: 2,800 to 4,000
• Volume: 310 shs
• Average Volume: 186 shs
• Market Capitalization: £398.45 million
• P/E Ratio: 1,737.97
• Dividend Yield: 3.82%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

LSC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have LSC shares performed this year?

London Security's stock was trading at GBX 3,050 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, LSC shares have increased by 6.6% and is now trading at GBX 3,250.
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How were London Security's earnings last quarter?

London Security plc (LON:LSC) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, September, 15th. The company reported $39.90 EPS for the quarter. London Security had a net margin of 10.34% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.66%.

How do I buy shares of London Security?

Shares of LSC stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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What other stocks do shareholders of London Security own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that London Security investors own include Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Alibaba Group (BABA), Brookline Capital Acquisition (BCAC), Banxa (BNXAF), Crane (CR), Ford Motor (F) and GS Acquisition Holdings Corp II (GSAH).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 9/15/2020
• Ex-Dividend for 11/29 Dividend: 10/31/2024
• Today: 11/21/2024
• Dividend Payable: 11/29/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: LON
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Security & Protection Services
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: LON:LSC
• CUSIP: N/A
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.londonsecurity.org
• Phone: 44 14 2237 2852
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 1,596
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 1.87
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,737.97
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: £22.92 million
• Net Margins: 10.34%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: 14.66%
• Return on Assets: 9.47%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 4.75
• Current Ratio: 2.55
• Quick Ratio: 2.08

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: £221.72 million
• Price / Sales: 1.80
• Cash Flow: GBX 346.06 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 9.39
• Book Value: GBX 1,303 per share
• Price / Book: 2.49

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 12,260,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: £398.45 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.33