London Security (LSE:LSC) ROCE %: 23.05% (As of Dec. 2025)


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 ROCE %?

London Security LSE:LSC 88 ROCE % is 23.05% as of Dec. 2025. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. London Security's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 23.05%.

London Security  (LSE:LSC) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

London Security ROCE % Related Terms

London Security ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for London Security's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

London Security Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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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
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London Security ROCE % Calculation

London Security's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=32.949/( ( (205.128 - 42.315) + (225.453 - 46.337) )/ 2 )
=32.949/( (162.813+179.116)/ 2 )
=32.949/170.9645
=19.27 %

London Security's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=40.784/( ( (220.26 - 45.47) + (225.453 - 46.337) )/ 2 )
=40.784/( ( 174.79 + 179.116 )/ 2 )
=40.784/176.953
=23.05 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 23.05% mean?
London Security (LSE:LSC) has a ROCE % of 23.05% as of Dec. 2025.
Is London Security's ROCE % too high?
London Security's current ROCE % is 23.05%. The Business Services industry median ROCE % is 8.88. London Security's value of 23.05% is 159.6% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to ALLE and MSA?
London Security's ROCE % of 23.05% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.88. London Security's value of 23.05% is 159.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Business Services company?
The median ROCE % among Business Services companies is 8.88, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. London Security's current ROCE % of 23.05% is 159.6% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Business Services industry, the median ROCE % is 8.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. London Security's current ROCE % is 23.05%. 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 ROCE % is 23.05% and 159.6% above the Business Services industry median of 8.88. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For London Security (LSE:LSC), the current ROCE % is 23.05% 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:

  • ROCE %: 23.05%
  • GF Value™: £39.10 vs. price of £34.00 (13% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 159.6% above the Business Services median

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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