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U.S. Security and Alarm Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies10
  • 7D5.9%
  • 3M9.1%
  • 1Y-5.1%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Security and Alarm Services industry is up 5.9%, with Brink's up 5.9%. However, the industry is down 5.1% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 35% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Security and Alarm Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 12 Jan 2026US$9.9bUS$9.8bUS$482.2m19.4x20.5x1x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025US$9.1bUS$9.8bUS$482.2m18x18.8x0.9x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025US$9.2bUS$9.8bUS$479.5m16.2x19.1x0.9x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025US$5.1bUS$4.5bUS$157.7m26.1x32.3x1.1x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025US$5.2bUS$4.5bUS$77.1m26.7x66.8x1.1x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025US$5.8bUS$4.4b-US$164,669.0770.5x-35428.6x1.3x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025US$5.7bUS$4.4bUS$1.7m26.9x3353.8x1.3x
Mon, 26 May 2025US$6.3bUS$4.4bUS$1.7m28.6x3708x1.4x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025US$6.4bUS$4.4b-US$14,845,164.0534.4x-431.3x1.4x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025US$6.1bUS$4.4bUS$68.8m32.5x88.6x1.4x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025US$9.9bUS$9.4bUS$193.3m32.3x51.3x1.1x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025US$10.6bUS$9.4bUS$200.4m32.6x53.1x1.1x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024US$10.5bUS$9.4bUS$200.4m33.3x52.5x1.1x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024US$10.2bUS$9.4bUS$190.4m34.7x53.8x1.1x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024US$8.2bUS$9.4bUS$208.0m28.3x39.3x0.9x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024US$8.4bUS$9.4bUS$207.9m28x40.2x0.9x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024US$8.4bUS$9.3bUS$244.4m26.3x34.5x0.9x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024US$8.0bUS$9.3bUS$244.4m25.1x32.6x0.9x
Tue, 28 May 2024US$8.2bUS$9.3bUS$244.4m26.3x33.4x0.9x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024US$7.7bUS$9.2bUS$221.8m23.6x34.6x0.8x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024US$7.7bUS$9.2bUS$216.7m29.9x35.4x0.8x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024US$6.9bUS$9.2bUS$295.5m25.2x23.3x0.8x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024US$6.6bUS$9.1bUS$280.8m23.5x23.4x0.7x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023US$6.8bUS$9.1bUS$280.8m24.8x24.3x0.7x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023US$6.1bUS$9.1bUS$283.9m23.6x21.4x0.7x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023US$5.8bUS$9.0bUS$323.3m10.8x18x0.6x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023US$5.7bUS$9.0bUS$323.3m10x17.6x0.6x
Sat, 05 Aug 2023US$5.4bUS$8.9bUS$347.7m9.4x15.6x0.6x
Mon, 03 Jul 2023US$5.1bUS$8.9bUS$347.7m9.2x14.7x0.6x
Wed, 31 May 2023US$4.9bUS$8.9bUS$347.7m8.2x14.2x0.6x
Fri, 28 Apr 2023US$4.8bUS$8.8bUS$402.4m8x12x0.5x
Sun, 26 Mar 2023US$5.0bUS$8.8bUS$408.1m8.4x12.3x0.6x
Tue, 21 Feb 2023US$5.4bUS$8.7bUS$437.1m9.9x12.3x0.6x
Thu, 19 Jan 2023US$5.6bUS$8.6bUS$333.8m16.5x16.6x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

16.6x


Total Market Cap: US$5.6bTotal Earnings: US$333.8mTotal Revenue: US$8.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Security and Alarm Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -967.7x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Security and Alarm Services industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 20.5x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -968x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 0.90x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Security and Alarm Services industry have grown 13% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 4.5% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Security and Alarm Services compare with similar industries?

US Market1.24%
Industrials2.25%
Commercial Services2.06%
Security and Alarm Services5.90%
Commercial Printing16.46%
Office Services and Supplies4.05%
Diversified Support Services3.99%
Environmental and Facilities Services0.61%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
BCO Brink'sUS$124.043.5%
+US$174.1m		38.1%PE30.5x
GEO GEO GroupUS$17.364.6%
+US$105.3m		-43.4%PE10x
CXW CoreCivicUS$20.182.9%
+US$58.6m		-8.6%PE19.3x
SUGP SU Group HoldingsUS$6.087.6%
+US$629.9k		-47.1%PS0.4x

Latest News

BCO
US$124.04
Brink's
7D
3.5%
1Y
38.1%
KSCP
US$3.95
Knightscope
7D
-4.1%
1Y
-63.8%

KSCP: Recurring Security Contracts And New Robot Launch Will Support Future Performance

Narrative Update on Knightscope Analysts have adjusted their price targets on Knightscope, keeping fair value at US$8.00 while fine tuning assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to reflect updated expectations for the business. What's in the News Knightscope unveiled the K7 Autonomous Security Robot, designed for large outdoor environments with light-duty off-road capability and an AI powered detection, deterrence, and reporting suite aimed at extending coverage beyond traditional cameras or human guards (Key Developments).
CXW
US$20.18
CoreCivic
7D
2.9%
1Y
-8.6%
GEO
US$17.36
GEO Group
7D
4.6%
1Y
-43.4%

GEO: Upcoming Monitoring Contracts Will Drive Path Toward $3B Annualized Revenue

Analysts have modestly lowered their price target on GEO Group, trimming expectations by approximately $13 per share to reflect slower than expected growth. They are still emphasizing long term revenue potential from upcoming contracts and monitoring programs.
SUGP
US$6.08
SU Group Holdings
7D
7.6%
1Y
-47.1%
CIGL
US$1.76
Concorde International Group
7D
-0.6%
1Y
n/a