SCGPY (Serco Group) Net Cash per Share: $-2.46 (As of Jun. 2026)

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SCGPY Serco Group PLC SCGPY
70 GF Score
Price $3.44
GF Value $2.64
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Serco Group Net Cash per Share?

Serco Group SCGPY +21.69% 70 Net Cash per Share is $-2.46 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SCGPY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 257 Business Services companies, Serco Group ranks worse than 389104.67% on this metric.

Net Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities minus Total Liabilities minus Minority Interest and then divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Serco Group's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-2.46.

The historical rank and industry rank for Serco Group's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:

SCGPY's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 6.76
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.

Serco Group  (OTCPK:SCGPY) Net Cash per Share Explanation

Ben Graham invested in situations where the company's stock price was lower than its net-cash. He assigned some value to the company's other current asset. The value is called Net Current Asset Value (NCAV). One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

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Serco Group Net Cash per Share Related Terms


Serco Group Net Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Serco Group's Net Cash per Share 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.

Serco Group Net Cash per Share Chart

Serco Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Cash per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.69 -1.76 -1.72 -2.05 -2.31

Serco Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Net Cash per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.94 -2.05 -2.41 -2.31 -2.46

SCGPY vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Net Cash per Share Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Serco Group's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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.


Serco Group Price-to-Net-Cash vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Serco Group's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Serco Group's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.


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Serco Group Net Cash per Share Calculation

In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.

Serco Group's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(266.801-2573.494-0)/998.700
=-2.31

Serco Group's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(242.933-2650-0)/977.695
=-2.46

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Cash per Share →
What does a Net Cash per Share of $-2.46 mean?
Serco Group (SCGPY) has a Net Cash per Share of $-2.46 as of Jun. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Serco Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Serco Group ranks #999999 out of 257 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Serco Group's Net Cash per Share too high?
Serco Group's current Net Cash per Share is $-2.46. Based on the distribution chart, Serco Group ranks #999999 out of 257 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Serco Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Serco Group's Net Cash per Share compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Serco Group ranks #999999 out of 257 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Serco Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 6.76. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Business Services company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Business Services companies is 6.76, based on 257 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Serco Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 6.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Serco Group's current Net Cash per Share is $-2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Serco Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Serco Group (SCGPY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.64, compared to a current price of $3.44 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is $-2.46. Serco Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Serco Group (SCGPY), the current Net Cash per Share is $-2.46 as of Jun. 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 Serco Group (SCGPY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Serco Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.44 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.64. GuruFocus considers Serco Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SCGPY:

  • Net Cash per Share: $-2.46
  • GF Value™: $2.64 vs. price of $3.44 (30.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the SCGPY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Serco Group Business Description

Address 16 Bartley Wood Business Park, Serco House, Bartley Way, Hook, Hampshire, GBR, RG27 9UY
Serco Group PLC helps governments and public-sector bodies deliver public services. The company generates revenue from four divisions; the UK & Europe division provides hospital management, welfare, business support operations, and defense services in the U.K. and Europe. The North America division provides professional, defense, technology, and management services to the U.S. and Canadian governments. The Asia-Pacific segment provides frontline services, defense, and citizen services in Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. The Middle East division provides transport, defense, and health services in the Middle East. The company generates its key revenue from the U.K. & Europe divisions.
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