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London SecurityLSE:LSC 89 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.20 as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates LSE:LSC with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of £39.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 836 Business Services companies, London Security ranks better than 83.25% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for London Security's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:LSC'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.25 Max: 0.48
Current: 0.25
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of London Security was 0.48. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.25.
LSE:LSC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 83.25% of 836
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.63
vs LSE:LSC: 0.25
London Security (LSE:LSC) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
London Security Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
London Security Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for London Security's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LSE:LSC vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, London Security's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
London Security Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, London Security's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where London Security's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
London Security (LSE:LSC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.20 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on London Security. This is 20% below median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, London Security's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.17 to 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, London Security ranks #140 out of 836 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is London Security's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
London Security's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.20 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.48. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63. London Security's value of 0.20 is 87.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, London Security ranks #140 out of 836 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, London Security has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does London Security's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, London Security ranks #140 out of 836 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places London Security in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63. London Security's value of 0.20 is 87.7% below this benchmark. Historically, London Security's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.17 to 0.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 1.63, London Security has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.63, based on 836 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. London Security's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.20 is 87.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on London Security. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. London Security's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.20, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is London Security stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, London Security (LSE:LSC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £39.33, compared to a current price of £35.50 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.20, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 87.7% below the Business Services industry median of 1.63. London Security's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For London Security (LSE:LSC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.20 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is London Security (LSE:LSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, London Security stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £35.50 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £39.33.
GuruFocus considers London Security to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:LSC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.20 (20% below median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: £39.33 vs. price of £35.50 (9.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.7% below the Business Services median (#140 of 836)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:LSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
London Security PLC is an investment holding company that provides fire protection services and products. The business activity of the group functions through the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, and the Rest of Europe. It derives revenue from the Outright sale of equipment, Maintenance, service, installation, and Equipment rental activity. The company's products are marketed under the Nu-Swift, Ansul, Total, and Master brands. The group operates in a single segment, which is the provision and maintenance of fire protection and security equipment in Europe.
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