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London SecurityLSE:LSC 89 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.07 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 8.70. GuruFocus rates LSE:LSC with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of £39.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 904 Business Services companies, London Security ranks worse than 72.9% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, London Security's enterprise value is £397.6 Mil.
London Security's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £32.9 Mil. Therefore, London Security's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.07.
The historical rank and industry rank for London Security's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:LSC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.43 Med: 8.7 Max: 12.08
Current: 12.07
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of London Security was 12.08. The lowest was 5.43. And the median was 8.70.
LSE:LSC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 72.9% of 904
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.73
vs LSE:LSC: 12.07
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
London Security (LSE:LSC) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
London Security's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
London Security's share price for today is £35.50.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. London Security's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £1.940.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for London Security's EV-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: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, London Security's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, London Security's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where London Security's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
London Security's current Enterprise Value is £397.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. London Security's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £32.9 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 12.07 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on London Security. This is 39% above median its historical median of 8.70. Over the past decade, London Security's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.43 to 12.08. According to the industry distribution chart, London Security ranks #659 out of 904 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is London Security's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
London Security's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.07 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 8.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.43 to a high of 12.08. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.73. London Security's value of 12.07 is 56.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, London Security ranks #659 out of 904 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, London Security ranks #659 out of 904 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places London Security in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.73. London Security's value of 12.07 is 56.1% above this benchmark. Historically, London Security's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.43 to 12.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.70 vs. the industry median of 7.73, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.73, based on 904 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. London Security's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.07 is 56.1% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on London Security. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. London Security's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.07, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 8.70. 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 £39.37, compared to a current price of £35.50 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.07, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 8.70 and 56.1% above the Business Services industry median of 7.73. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For London Security (LSE:LSC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.07 as of Jul. 26, 2026. 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 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £39.37.
GuruFocus considers London Security to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:LSC:
EV-to-EBITDA: 12.07 (39% above median its 10-year median of 8.70)
GF Value™: £39.37 vs. price of £35.50 (9.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.1% above the Business Services median (#659 of 904)
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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