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London SecurityLSE:LSC 85 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:LSC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of £39.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 693 Business Services companies, London Security ranks worse than 144300% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. London Security's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for London Security's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, London Security's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 8.30%. The lowest was -105.00%. And the median was 0.00%.
LSE:LSC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: -0.5 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
London Security (LSE:LSC) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
London Security 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
LSE:LSC vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, London Security's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, London Security's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where London Security's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
London Security 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 mean?
London Security (LSE:LSC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for London Security and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, London Security ranks #999999 out of 693 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is London Security's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
London Security's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, London Security ranks #999999 out of 693 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, London Security has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does London Security's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, London Security ranks #999999 out of 693 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places London Security in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Business Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Business Services industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for London Security and its competitors. London Security's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £39.56, compared to a current price of £36.50 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. London Security's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For London Security (LSE:LSC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 £36.50 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £39.56.
GuruFocus considers London Security to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:LSC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: £39.56 vs. price of £36.50 (7.7% below fair value)
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 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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