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London SecurityLSE:LSC 86 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £1.94 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:LSC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of £39.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 808 Business Services companies, London Security ranks worse than 54.21% on this metric.
London Security's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £1.23.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £1.94.
During the past 12 months, London Security's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 5.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 4.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 6.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, London Security's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 228.70% per year. The lowest was -7.30% per year. And the median was 7.15% per year.
London Security (LSE:LSC) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Be Aware
Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
London Security Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
London Security Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for London Security's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
London Security Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
LSE:LSC vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, London Security's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, London Security's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where London Security's PE Ratio falls into.
London Security Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
London Security's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £1.94
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of £1.94 mean?
London Security (LSE:LSC) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of £1.94 as of Dec. 2025. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on London Security and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, London Security ranks #438 out of 808 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is London Security's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
London Security's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £1.94. Based on the distribution chart, London Security ranks #438 out of 808 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, London Security has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does London Security's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, London Security ranks #438 out of 808 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places London Security in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.80. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Business Services company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Business Services companies is 7.80, based on 808 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on London Security and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. London Security's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £1.94. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £39.53, compared to a current price of £36.50 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £1.94. London Security's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For London Security (LSE:LSC), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £1.94 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 £36.50 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £39.53.
GuruFocus considers London Security to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:LSC:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): £1.94
GF Value™: £39.53 vs. price of £36.50 (7.7% below fair value)
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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