SECCF (Serco Group) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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SECCF Serco Group PLC SECCF
78 GF Score
Price $3.19
GF Value $2.65
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Serco Group Financial Strength?

Serco Group SECCF 78 Financial Strength is 6 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates SECCF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Serco Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Serco Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.68. Serco Group's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.18. As of today, Serco Group's Altman Z-Score is 3.03.


Serco Group  (OTCPK:SECCF) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Serco Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Serco Group Financial Strength Related Terms


SECCF vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Serco Group's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Serco Group's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Serco Group's Financial Strength falls into.


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Serco Group Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Serco Group's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-34 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $126 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $994 Mil.

Serco Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*125.971/-34.27
=3.68

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Serco Group's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(223.695 + 993.574) / 6581.794
=0.18

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Serco Group has a Z-score of 3.03, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.03 is strong.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 6 mean?
Serco Group (SECCF) has a Financial Strength of 6 as of Dec. 2025. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Serco Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Serco Group's Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00.
Is Serco Group's Financial Strength too high?
Serco Group's current Financial Strength of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Serco Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Serco Group's Financial Strength compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Serco Group's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. Historically, Serco Group's own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Business Services company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Serco Group and its competitors. Serco Group's current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 (SECCF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.65, compared to a current price of $3.19 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Serco Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Serco Group (SECCF), the current Financial Strength is 6 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 Serco Group (SECCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Serco Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.19 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.65. GuruFocus considers Serco Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SECCF:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $2.65 vs. price of $3.19 (20.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Serco Group Business Description

Other Exchanges SRPl:UKSRP:UKSEO:Germany
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.
78GF Score

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