London SecurityLSE:LSC 88 EBITDA Margin % is 16.01% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 21.66. GuruFocus rates LSE:LSC with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of £39.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, London Security ranks better than 58.64% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. London Security's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £20.4 Mil. London Security's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £127.4 Mil. Therefore, London Security's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 16.01%.
London Security (LSE:LSC) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
London Security EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
London Security EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for London Security's EBITDA Margin % 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: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, London Security's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, London Security's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where London Security's EBITDA Margin % 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.
London Security (LSE:LSC) has a EBITDA Margin % of 16.01% as of Dec. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on London Security and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 21.66. Over the past decade, London Security's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 13.49 to 22.96. According to the industry distribution chart, London Security ranks #443 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is London Security's EBITDA Margin % too high?
London Security's current EBITDA Margin % of 16.01% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 21.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.49 to a high of 22.96. The Business Services industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93. London Security's value of 16.01% is 46.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, London Security ranks #443 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, London Security has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does London Security's EBITDA Margin % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, London Security ranks #443 out of 1071 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts London Security in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93. London Security's value of 16.01% is 46.5% above this benchmark. Historically, London Security's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 13.49 to 22.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.66 vs. the industry median of 10.93, London Security has consistently been above 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Business Services companies is 10.93, based on 1,071 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. London Security's current EBITDA Margin % of 16.01% is 46.5% above 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on London Security and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. London Security's current EBITDA Margin % is 16.01%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 21.66. 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 £39.10, compared to a current price of £34.00 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 16.01%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 21.66 and 46.5% above the Business Services industry median of 10.93. London Security's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For London Security (LSE:LSC), the current EBITDA Margin % is 16.01% 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 £34.00 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of £39.10.
GuruFocus considers London Security to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:LSC:
EBITDA Margin %: 16.01% (26% below median its 10-year median of 21.66)
GF Value™: £39.10 vs. price of £34.00 (13% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.5% above the Business Services median (#443 of 1071)
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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