London Security (LSE:LSC) Tax Rate %: 25.14% (As of Dec. 2025)

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LSE:LSC London Security PLC LSE:LSC
89 GF Score
Price £35.50
GF Value £39.26
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is London Security Tax Rate %?

London Security LSE:LSC 89 Tax Rate % is 25.14% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:LSC with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of £39.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. London Security's Tax Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £5.1 Mil. London Security's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £20.2 Mil. Therefore, London Security's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 25.14%.

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London Security Tax Rate % Historical Data

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London Security Tax Rate % Chart

London Security Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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London Security Semi-Annual Data
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London Security Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

London Security's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=8.716/32.495
=26.82 %

London Security's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=5.068/20.162
=25.14 %

* 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 Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 25.14% mean?
London Security (LSE:LSC) has a Tax Rate % of 25.14% as of Dec. 2025.
Is London Security's Tax Rate % too high?
London Security's current Tax Rate % is 25.14%. Overall, London Security has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does London Security's Tax Rate % compare to ALLE and MSA?
London Security's Tax Rate % of 25.14% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Rate % for a Business Services company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. London Security's current Tax Rate % is 25.14%. 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 £39.26, compared to a current price of £35.50 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 25.14%. London Security's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For London Security (LSE:LSC), the current Tax Rate % is 25.14% 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 £35.50 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £39.26. GuruFocus considers London Security to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:LSC:

  • Tax Rate %: 25.14%
  • GF Value™: £39.26 vs. price of £35.50 (9.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 3 warning signs

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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