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London SecurityLSE:LSC 86 Equity-to-Asset is 0.76 as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.74. 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 1,096 Business Services companies, London Security ranks better than 82.94% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. London Security's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £171.6 Mil. London Security's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £225.5 Mil.
Therefore, London Security's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for London Security's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:LSC'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72 Med: 0.74 Max: 0.76
Current: 0.76
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of London Security was 0.76. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 0.74.
LSE:LSC's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 82.94% of 1096
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.52
vs LSE:LSC: 0.76
London Security (LSE:LSC) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
London Security Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
London Security Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for London Security's Equity-to-Asset 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: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, London Security's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, London Security's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where London Security's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
London Security's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.76 as of Dec. 2025. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on London Security and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, London Security's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.72 to 0.76. According to the industry distribution chart, London Security ranks #187 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is London Security's Equity-to-Asset too high?
London Security's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.76 is near median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 0.76. The Business Services industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. London Security's value of 0.76 is 46.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, London Security ranks #187 out of 1096 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 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does London Security's Equity-to-Asset compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, London Security ranks #187 out of 1096 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places London Security in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. London Security's value of 0.76 is 46.2% above this benchmark. Historically, London Security's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.72 to 0.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 0.52, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Business Services company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Business Services companies is 0.52, based on 1,096 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. London Security's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.76 is 46.2% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on London Security and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. London Security's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.76, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.74. 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 Equity-to-Asset is 0.76, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 46.2% above the Business Services industry median of 0.52. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For London Security (LSE:LSC), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.76 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:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.76 (near median its 10-year median of 0.74)
GF Value™: £39.53 vs. price of £36.50 (7.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.2% above the Business Services median (#187 of 1096)
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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