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U.S. Security and Alarm Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 24, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies10
  • 7D1.3%
  • 3M7.4%
  • 1Y-8.1%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Security and Alarm Services industry is up 1.3%, with GEO Group up 5.5%. In contrast, the industry has lost 8.1% in the last 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 34% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 24 Jan 2026US$10.0bUS$9.8bUS$480.4m19.2x20.8x1x
Mon, 22 Dec 2025US$9.2bUS$9.8bUS$482.2m18.2x19.1x0.9x
Wed, 19 Nov 2025US$8.3bUS$9.8bUS$482.2m15.4x17.2x0.8x
Fri, 17 Oct 2025US$4.5bUS$4.5bUS$157.7m22.3x28.3x1x
Sun, 14 Sep 2025US$5.5bUS$4.5bUS$77.1m28.2x70.8x1.2x
Tue, 12 Aug 2025US$5.3bUS$4.5bUS$77.2m26.3x68.1x1.2x
Thu, 10 Jul 2025US$6.7bUS$4.4b-US$164,669.7274.1x-40505.6x1.5x
Sat, 07 Jun 2025US$6.2bUS$4.4bUS$1.7m28.4x3621.6x1.4x
Mon, 05 May 2025US$7.0bUS$4.4b-US$14,843,583.7136.3x-474.9x1.6x
Wed, 02 Apr 2025US$6.2bUS$4.4bUS$68.4m32.6x91.1x1.4x
Fri, 28 Feb 2025US$5.5bUS$4.4bUS$70.9m29.9x77.9x1.3x
Sun, 26 Jan 2025US$11.0bUS$9.4bUS$200.4m32.6x54.8x1.2x
Tue, 24 Dec 2024US$10.1bUS$9.4bUS$200.4m32x50.2x1.1x
Thu, 21 Nov 2024US$10.4bUS$9.4bUS$200.4m32.6x51.8x1.1x
Sat, 19 Oct 2024US$8.6bUS$9.4bUS$208.0m29.2x41.4x0.9x
Mon, 16 Sep 2024US$8.2bUS$9.4bUS$207.9m28.7x39.3x0.9x
Wed, 14 Aug 2024US$7.3bUS$9.4bUS$209.4m29.3x35x0.8x
Fri, 12 Jul 2024US$8.1bUS$9.3bUS$244.4m25.1x33x0.9x
Sun, 09 Jun 2024US$8.1bUS$9.3bUS$244.4m25.2x33.3x0.9x
Tue, 07 May 2024US$7.7bUS$9.2bUS$221.8m25.7x34.6x0.8x
Thu, 04 Apr 2024US$7.6bUS$9.2bUS$221.8m25.9x34.4x0.8x
Sat, 02 Mar 2024US$7.0bUS$19.0bUS$413.6m19.7x17x0.4x
Mon, 29 Jan 2024US$6.9bUS$9.2bUS$282.7m24.8x24.3x0.7x
Wed, 27 Dec 2023US$7.0bUS$9.1bUS$280.8m25.5x25.1x0.8x
Fri, 24 Nov 2023US$6.2bUS$9.1bUS$280.8m24.7x22.1x0.7x
Sun, 22 Oct 2023US$5.5bUS$9.0bUS$323.3m10.8x17.1x0.6x
Tue, 19 Sep 2023US$5.7bUS$9.0bUS$323.3m9.7x17.6x0.6x
Thu, 17 Aug 2023US$5.5bUS$9.0bUS$323.3m9.7x17x0.6x
Sat, 15 Jul 2023US$5.2bUS$8.9bUS$347.7m9.2x14.9x0.6x
Mon, 12 Jun 2023US$5.3bUS$8.9bUS$347.7m9.1x15.3x0.6x
Wed, 10 May 2023US$5.1bUS$8.8bUS$397.6m9.3x12.9x0.6x
Fri, 07 Apr 2023US$5.1bUS$8.8bUS$408.1m8.8x12.5x0.6x
Sun, 05 Mar 2023US$5.5bUS$8.8bUS$437.4m9.5x12.5x0.6x
Tue, 31 Jan 2023US$5.5bUS$8.6bUS$333.8m17x16.6x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

16.6x


Total Market Cap: US$5.5bTotal 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 20.8x 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 Market-0.39%
Industrials-1.54%
Commercial Services0.99%
Security and Alarm Services1.27%
Environmental and Facilities Services1.89%
Diversified Support Services-0.18%
Office Services and Supplies-0.34%
Commercial Printing-8.31%
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
GEO GEO GroupUS$18.555.5%
+US$131.3m		-43.9%PE10.7x
CXW CoreCivicUS$20.070.3%
+US$6.3m		-5.5%PE19.2x
CIGL Concorde International GroupUS$2.027.7%
+US$3.9m		n/aPS4.9x

Latest News

SUGP
US$5.73
SU Group Holdings
7D
-12.5%
1Y
-48.8%

A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From SU Group Holdings Limited's (NASDAQ:SUGP) Share Price

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A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From SU Group Holdings Limited's (NASDAQ:SUGP) Share Price
GEO
US$18.55
GEO Group
7D
5.5%
1Y
-43.9%
BCO
US$125.45
Brink's
7D
-0.2%
1Y
34.4%
KSCP
US$3.99
Knightscope
7D
-8.5%
1Y
-64.9%

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$20.07
CoreCivic
7D
0.3%
1Y
-5.5%
CIGL
US$2.02
Concorde International Group
7D
7.7%
1Y
n/a