London SecurityLSE:LSC 89 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.95 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 6.18. GuruFocus rates LSE:LSC with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of £39.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 597 Business Services companies, London Security ranks better than 58.29% on this metric.
London Security's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.95.
The historical rank and industry rank for London Security's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:LSC'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.77 Med: 6.18 Max: 8.29
Current: 4.95
During the past 13 years, London Security's highest Yield on Cost was 8.29. The lowest was 3.77. And the median was 6.18.
LSE:LSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 58.29% of 597
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 4.05
vs LSE:LSC: 4.95
London Security (LSE:LSC) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
London Security 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
LSE:LSC vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, London Security's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, London Security's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where London Security's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
London Security 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of London Security is calculated as
London Security (LSE:LSC) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.95 as of Jul. 12, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on London Security and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 6.18. Over the past decade, London Security's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.77 to 8.29. According to the industry distribution chart, London Security ranks #249 out of 597 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is London Security's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
London Security's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.95 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 6.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.77 to a high of 8.29. The Business Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.05. London Security's value of 4.95 is 22.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, London Security ranks #249 out of 597 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, London Security ranks #249 out of 597 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts London Security in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.05. London Security's value of 4.95 is 22.2% above this benchmark. Historically, London Security's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.77 to 8.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.18 vs. the industry median of 4.05, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Business Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Business Services companies is 4.05, based on 597 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. London Security's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.95 is 22.2% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on London Security and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. London Security's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.95, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 6.18. 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 £39.25, compared to a current price of £35.00 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.95, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 6.18 and 22.2% above the Business Services industry median of 4.05. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For London Security (LSE:LSC), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.95 as of Jul. 12, 2026. 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 £35.00 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £39.25.
GuruFocus considers London Security to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:LSC:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.95 (20% below median its 10-year median of 6.18)
GF Value™: £39.25 vs. price of £35.00 (10.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.2% above the Business Services median (#249 of 597)
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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