London Security (LSE:LSC) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.45 (As of Dec. 2025) — 24% Below Median


LSE:LSC London Security PLC LSE:LSC
88 GF Score
Price £34.00
GF Value £39.10
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is London Security Dividend Payout Ratio?

London Security LSE:LSC 88 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 as of Dec. 2025, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 0.59. 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 516 Business Services companies, London Security ranks worse than 56.98% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. London Security's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.45.

The historical rank and industry rank for London Security's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:LSC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39   Med: 0.59   Max: 0.71
Current: 0.5

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of London Security was 0.71. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.59.

LSE:LSC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
56.98% of 516 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs LSE:LSC: 0.50

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of London Security is 2.85%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of London Security was 4.64%. The lowest was 2.11%. And the median was 3.46%.

London Security's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.55.

During the past 12 months, London Security's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -20.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of London Security was 64.70% per year. The lowest was -43.10% per year. And the median was 8.00% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

London Security (LSE:LSC) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

London Security Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

London Security Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for London Security's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

London Security Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

London Security Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.49 0.51 0.65 0.69 0.50

London Security Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio 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 0.75 0.54 0.81 0.59 0.45

LSE:LSC vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, London Security's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, London Security's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where London Security's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


LSE:LSC
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London Security Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

London Security's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.97/ 1.94
=0.50

London Security's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.55/ 1.232
=0.45

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 mean?
London Security (LSE:LSC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on London Security and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, London Security's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 0.71. According to the industry distribution chart, London Security ranks #294 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 57%.
Is London Security's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
London Security's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 0.71. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. London Security's value of 0.45 is 2.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, London Security ranks #294 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, London Security ranks #294 out of 516 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places London Security in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. London Security's value of 0.45 is 2.3% above this benchmark. Historically, London Security's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 0.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 0.44, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 516 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. London Security's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 is 2.3% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on London Security and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. London Security's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 0.59. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 2.3% above the Business Services industry median of 0.44. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For London Security (LSE:LSC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 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:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.45 (24% below median its 10-year median of 0.59)
  • GF Value™: £39.10 vs. price of £34.00 (13% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.3% above the Business Services median (#294 of 516)

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 Business Description

Address 2 Jubilee Way, Premier House, Elland, West Yorkshire, GBR, HX5 9DY
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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