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London SecurityLSE:LSC 87 EV-to-OCF is 10.37 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 12.85. GuruFocus rates LSE:LSC with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of £39.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,091 Business Services companies, London Security ranks worse than 60.77% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, London Security's Enterprise Value is £403.7 Mil.
London Security's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £38.9 Mil. Therefore, London Security's EV-to-OCF for today is 10.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for London Security's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:LSC'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.28 Med: 12.85 Max: 17.25
Current: 10.21
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of London Security was 17.25. The lowest was 6.28. And the median was 12.85.
LSE:LSC's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 60.77% of 1091
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.08
vs LSE:LSC: 10.21
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 £36.00.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
London Security EV-to-OCF Related Terms
London Security EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for London Security's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, London Security's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, London Security's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where London Security's EV-to-OCF falls into.
London Security's current Enterprise Value is £403.7 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. London Security's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £38.9 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-OCF of 10.37 as of Aug. 05, 2026. This is 19% below median its historical median of 12.85. Over the past decade, London Security's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.28 to 17.25. According to the industry distribution chart, London Security ranks #663 out of 1091 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is London Security's EV-to-OCF too high?
London Security's current EV-to-OCF of 10.37 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 12.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.28 to a high of 17.25. The Business Services industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.08. London Security's value of 10.37 is 46.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, London Security ranks #663 out of 1091 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, London Security has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does London Security's EV-to-OCF compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, London Security ranks #663 out of 1091 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places London Security in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.08. London Security's value of 10.37 is 46.5% above this benchmark. Historically, London Security's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.28 to 17.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.85 vs. the industry median of 7.08, 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-OCF for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Business Services companies is 7.08, based on 1,091 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. London Security's current EV-to-OCF of 10.37 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. London Security's current EV-to-OCF is 10.37, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 12.85. 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 £39.46, compared to a current price of £36.00 — trading 8.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 10.37, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 12.85 and 46.5% above the Business Services industry median of 7.08. London Security's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For London Security (LSE:LSC), the current EV-to-OCF is 10.37 as of Aug. 05, 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 £36.00 is trading 8.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £39.46.
GuruFocus considers London Security to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:LSC:
EV-to-OCF: 10.37 (19% below median its 10-year median of 12.85)
GF Value™: £39.46 vs. price of £36.00 (8.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.5% above the Business Services median (#663 of 1091)
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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