London Security Plc
London Security plc, an investment holding company, manufactures, sells, and rents fire protection equipment in the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, France, Germany, Denmark, and Luxembourg. The company provides intruder alarms products, as well as fire protection equipment maintenance services. It offers its products under the Nu-Swift, Ansul, Total, Premier, and Master brands … Read more
London Security Plc (LSC) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: GBX166.67 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, London Security Plc (LSC) has net assets worth GBX166.67 Million GBX as of June 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX220.26 Million) and total liabilities (GBX53.59 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX166.67 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 75.67% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 8.14% |
| 5-Year Change | 22.87% |
| 10-Year Change | 76.06% |
| Growth Volatility | 6830.93 |
London Security Plc - Net Assets Trend (1986–2024)
This chart illustrates how London Security Plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for London Security Plc (1986–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of London Security Plc from 1986 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | GBX154.97 Million | +1.79% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX152.24 Million | +4.38% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX145.86 Million | +10.71% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX131.75 Million | +4.46% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX126.12 Million | +8.56% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX116.17 Million | +3.99% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX111.71 Million | +7.86% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX103.57 Million | +7.27% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX96.55 Million | +9.69% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX88.02 Million | +3.05% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX85.42 Million | +3.15% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX82.81 Million | +7.52% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX77.02 Million | +16.63% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX66.04 Million | +17.86% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX56.03 Million | +22.73% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX45.66 Million | +49.63% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX30.51 Million | -18.91% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX37.63 Million | +30.37% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX28.86 Million | +25.79% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX22.95 Million | -52.71% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX48.52 Million | -7.42% |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX52.40 Million | +9.22% |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX47.98 Million | +9.56% |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX43.79 Million | +8.20% |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX40.48 Million | +7.42% |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX37.68 Million | +253.06% |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX10.67 Million | +23.65% |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX8.63 Million | +25.51% |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX6.88 Million | +16.30% |
| 1995-12-31 | GBX5.91 Million | +42135.71% |
| 1994-09-30 | GBX14.00K | -91.62% |
| 1993-09-30 | GBX167.00K | +101.00% |
| 1992-09-30 | GBX-16.72 Million | -181.65% |
| 1991-03-31 | GBX20.48 Million | -62.36% |
| 1990-03-31 | GBX54.41 Million | +101.98% |
| 1989-03-31 | GBX26.94 Million | +11.15% |
| 1988-03-31 | GBX24.23 Million | +194.01% |
| 1987-03-31 | GBX8.24 Million | +10.39% |
| 1986-03-31 | GBX7.47 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to London Security Plc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 15403100000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX149.68 Million | 96.58% |
| Common Stock | GBX123.00K | 0.08% |
| Other Components | GBX5.17 Million | 3.34% |
| Total Equity | GBX154.97 Million | 100.00% |
London Security Plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of London Security Plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
DAIRY FARM INTL (DFA1.SG)
STU:DFA1
|
$37.43K |
|
Retrieve Medical Holdings Inc
PINK:RMHI
|
$37.46K |
|
TOKAI TOKYO FINL HLDG.INC
F:TO91
|
$37.58K |
|
Aneesh Capital Corp.
V:EESH-P
|
$37.60K |
|
MONROE CAP.CORP. DL -001
F:6JT
|
$37.39K |
|
Sonovia Ltd
TA:SONO
|
$37.36K |
|
Biome Grow Inc
PINK:BIOIF
|
$37.31K |
|
COMPUTER MODELLING
BE:5TJ
|
$37.31K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in London Security Plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 152,243,000 to 154,971,000, a change of 2,728,000 (1.8%).
- Net income of 21,665,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 14,950,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 9,113,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 5,126,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX21.66 Million | +13.98% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX14.95 Million | -9.65% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-9.11 Million | -5.88% |
| Other Changes | GBX5.13 Million | +3.31% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 1.79% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares London Security Plc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 193.82x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 202.89x to 193.82x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-03-31 | GBX12.08 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 1987-03-31 | GBX13.02 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 1988-03-31 | GBX38.98 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 1989-03-31 | GBX45.03 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 1990-03-31 | GBX80.50 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 1991-03-31 | GBX20.11 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 1993-09-30 | GBX0.27 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 1994-09-30 | GBX0.02 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX1.34 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX1.69 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX2.08 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX7.27 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX2.78 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX3.02 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX3.31 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX3.62 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX3.35 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX1.71 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX2.35 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX3.06 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX2.48 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX3.71 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX4.56 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX5.38 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX6.28 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX6.75 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX6.97 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX7.18 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX7.87 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX8.43 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX9.09 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX9.45 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX10.26 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX10.74 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX11.90 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX12.42 | GBX2450.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX12.64 | GBX2450.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently London Security Plc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 13.98%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 9.82%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.08x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.32x
- Recent ROE (13.98%) is above the historical average (-42.06%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 2.87% | 3.75% | 0.36x | 2.11x | GBX-527.60K |
| 1987 | 19.54% | 16.49% | 0.57x | 2.07x | GBX779.80K |
| 1988 | 14.12% | 329.98% | 0.03x | 1.45x | GBX995.60K |
| 1989 | 12.33% | 471.27% | 0.01x | 1.87x | GBX626.30K |
| 1990 | 12.21% | 408.16% | 0.02x | 1.95x | GBX1.07 Million |
| 1991 | -264.40% | -1903.23% | 0.03x | 5.30x | GBX-37.96 Million |
| 1993 | -205.39% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.22x | GBX-359.70K |
| 1994 | -1607.14% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 2.57x | GBX-226.40K |
| 1996 | 8.23% | 28.95% | 0.11x | 2.63x | GBX-121.70K |
| 1997 | 5.86% | 25.54% | 0.10x | 2.32x | GBX-357.10K |
| 1998 | 13.57% | 72.22% | 0.09x | 2.06x | GBX380.80K |
| 1999 | 6.98% | 131.11% | 0.03x | 1.92x | GBX-1.14 Million |
| 2000 | 8.04% | 8.63% | 0.53x | 1.77x | GBX-791.50K |
| 2001 | 10.33% | 10.05% | 0.62x | 1.67x | GBX144.60K |
| 2002 | 9.59% | 9.57% | 0.62x | 1.63x | GBX-195.10K |
| 2003 | 11.05% | 10.77% | 0.66x | 1.56x | GBX551.60K |
| 2004 | 10.73% | 9.95% | 0.62x | 1.75x | GBX354.20K |
| 2005 | 19.51% | 6.91% | 0.78x | 3.61x | GBX2.18 Million |
| 2006 | 26.39% | 11.82% | 0.77x | 2.88x | GBX4.73 Million |
| 2007 | 35.07% | 19.81% | 0.76x | 2.33x | GBX9.43 Million |
| 2008 | 18.21% | 7.42% | 0.72x | 3.41x | GBX2.51 Million |
| 2009 | 31.83% | 16.90% | 0.82x | 2.31x | GBX9.97 Million |
| 2010 | 23.35% | 15.30% | 0.80x | 1.91x | GBX7.48 Million |
| 2011 | 21.39% | 14.68% | 0.87x | 1.68x | GBX7.52 Million |
| 2012 | 24.67% | 20.18% | 0.86x | 1.43x | GBX11.30 Million |
| 2013 | 16.55% | 13.52% | 0.83x | 1.47x | GBX5.43 Million |
| 2014 | 14.84% | 12.56% | 0.81x | 1.47x | GBX4.13 Million |
| 2015 | 13.94% | 12.13% | 0.82x | 1.40x | GBX3.47 Million |
| 2016 | 14.28% | 12.00% | 0.85x | 1.40x | GBX4.13 Million |
| 2017 | 13.88% | 11.40% | 0.89x | 1.36x | GBX4.01 Million |
| 2018 | 14.43% | 11.67% | 0.91x | 1.36x | GBX4.94 Million |
| 2019 | 14.38% | 11.33% | 0.94x | 1.35x | GBX5.07 Million |
| 2020 | 14.20% | 11.69% | 0.90x | 1.35x | GBX5.28 Million |
| 2021 | 15.12% | 11.95% | 0.95x | 1.33x | GBX6.74 Million |
| 2022 | 13.86% | 10.70% | 0.96x | 1.34x | GBX5.63 Million |
| 2023 | 15.28% | 10.59% | 1.09x | 1.33x | GBX8.04 Million |
| 2024 | 13.98% | 9.82% | 1.08x | 1.32x | GBX6.17 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares London Security Plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Security & Protection Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Security & Protection Services
- Average net assets among peers: $11,070,571
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -10.74%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Security Plc (LSC) | GBX166.67 Million | 2.87% | 0.32x | $37.42K |
| Croma Security Solutions Group Plc (CSSG) | $15.22 Million | 3.57% | 0.19x | $1.22K |
| Image Scan Holdings Plc (IGE) | $872.00K | -27.18% | 1.18x | $308.05 |
| Journeo PLC (JNEO) | $12.74 Million | 23.34% | 1.81x | $8.92K |
| Newmark Security plc (NWT) | $7.93 Million | 4.45% | 1.34x | $1.20K |
| Petards Group plc (PEG) | $-2.29 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $849.40 |
| Synectics plc (SNX) | $40.72 Million | 3.77% | 0.51x | $5.00K |
| Westminster Group Plc (WSG) | $2.30 Million | -83.14% | 1.79x | $466.79 |