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U.S. Security and Alarm Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 25, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies10
  • 7D-0.9%
  • 3M-7.2%
  • 1Y-7.9%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Security and Alarm Services industry has remained flat, although notably SU Group Holdings gained 9.7%. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 7.9% over the past 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 35% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 25 Dec 2025US$9.3bUS$9.8bUS$482.2m18.3x19.3x0.9x
Sat, 22 Nov 2025US$8.4bUS$9.8bUS$482.2m16.3x17.4x0.9x
Mon, 20 Oct 2025US$4.4bUS$4.5bUS$157.7m22.6x28x1x
Wed, 17 Sep 2025US$5.4bUS$4.5bUS$77.1m27.9x70.2x1.2x
Fri, 15 Aug 2025US$5.2bUS$4.5bUS$77.2m26.8x67.3x1.2x
Sun, 13 Jul 2025US$6.1bUS$4.4b-US$164,669.0772.9x-37331.1x1.4x
Tue, 10 Jun 2025US$6.3bUS$4.4bUS$1.7m28.8x3713.6x1.4x
Thu, 08 May 2025US$6.9bUS$4.4b-US$17,955,657.6035.9x-383.5x1.6x
Sat, 05 Apr 2025US$6.2bUS$4.4bUS$68.4m30.7x90.9x1.4x
Mon, 03 Mar 2025US$5.8bUS$4.4bUS$70.9m29.7x81.8x1.3x
Wed, 29 Jan 2025US$10.7bUS$9.4bUS$200.4m32.1x53.4x1.1x
Fri, 27 Dec 2024US$10.3bUS$9.4bUS$200.4m32.8x51.2x1.1x
Sun, 24 Nov 2024US$10.6bUS$9.4bUS$200.4m33.8x53.1x1.1x
Tue, 22 Oct 2024US$8.5bUS$9.4bUS$208.0m28.3x41x0.9x
Thu, 19 Sep 2024US$8.1bUS$9.4bUS$207.9m28.4x39.1x0.9x
Sat, 17 Aug 2024US$7.7bUS$9.4bUS$207.9m26.8x37x0.8x
Mon, 15 Jul 2024US$8.3bUS$9.3bUS$244.4m27.1x34x0.9x
Wed, 12 Jun 2024US$8.1bUS$9.3bUS$244.4m21.8x33x0.9x
Fri, 10 May 2024US$7.7bUS$9.3bUS$248.6m26x30.9x0.8x
Sun, 07 Apr 2024US$7.7bUS$9.2bUS$221.8m25.6x34.8x0.8x
Tue, 05 Mar 2024US$6.9bUS$9.2bUS$241.6m27.9x28.4x0.7x
Thu, 01 Feb 2024US$6.9bUS$9.2bUS$282.7m25.1x24.3x0.7x
Sat, 30 Dec 2023US$7.1bUS$9.1bUS$280.8m25.2x25.2x0.8x
Mon, 27 Nov 2023US$6.4bUS$9.1bUS$280.8m24.8x22.9x0.7x
Wed, 25 Oct 2023US$5.6bUS$9.0bUS$323.3m11.1x17.3x0.6x
Fri, 22 Sep 2023US$5.6bUS$9.0bUS$323.3m10.1x17.4x0.6x
Sun, 20 Aug 2023US$5.5bUS$9.0bUS$323.3m9.8x17.2x0.6x
Tue, 18 Jul 2023US$5.2bUS$8.9bUS$347.7m9.1x14.9x0.6x
Thu, 15 Jun 2023US$5.3bUS$8.9bUS$347.7m8.9x15.3x0.6x
Sat, 13 May 2023US$5.2bUS$8.9bUS$340.6m9x15.2x0.6x
Mon, 10 Apr 2023US$5.1bUS$8.8bUS$412.6m8.8x12.4x0.6x
Wed, 08 Mar 2023US$5.2bUS$8.8bUS$408.1m8.8x12.9x0.6x
Fri, 03 Feb 2023US$5.8bUS$8.6bUS$333.8m17.6x17.3x0.7x
Sun, 01 Jan 2023US$5.3bUS$8.6bUS$333.8m14.4x15.8x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

15.8x


Total Market Cap: US$5.3bTotal 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 -967.8x202320242025
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 19.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -968x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.90x.
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 Market3.10%
Industrials3.28%
Commercial Services0.77%
Security and Alarm Services-0.88%
Diversified Support Services1.69%
Office Services and Supplies0.89%
Environmental and Facilities Services0.41%
Commercial Printing-1.18%
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
SUGP SU Group HoldingsUS$6.199.7%
+US$798.4k		-34.9%PS0.4x
CIGL Concorde International GroupUS$1.821.5%
+US$609.8k		n/aPS3.7x

Latest News

BCO
US$119.29
Brink's
7D
-0.6%
1Y
31.1%

BCO: Expanded Buybacks Will Support Future Cash Flow Compounding

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Brink's to reflect a slightly lower discount rate and stable long term growth and profitability assumptions, implying fair value of approximately 133.50 dollars per share, which is effectively unchanged from prior estimates. What's in the News The Brink's Company authorized a new share repurchase program of up to 750 million dollars, set to run through December 31, 2027 (company announcement).
GEO
US$16.53
GEO Group
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-41.2%

GEO Will Benefit From Upcoming Contracts And Monitoring Expansion By 2026

Analysts have reduced their price target on GEO Group to $37.00 from $50.00, citing slower than previously expected revenue growth and profitability, despite continued optimism about the company’s long term contract and monitoring opportunities. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts emphasize that the revised $37.00 price target still implies meaningful upside from current trading levels, arguing that the market has not fully reflected GEO Group’s multi year contract pipeline and expanding monitoring footprint in its valuation.
KSCP
US$3.87
Knightscope
7D
-10.4%
1Y
-72.0%

KSCP: Recurring Security Contracts Are Expected To Drive Stronger Future Performance

Narrative Update on Knightscope Analyst Price Target Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Knightscope from 12.00 dollars to 8.00 dollars as they factor in slightly higher discount rates, more moderate revenue growth expectations, and marginally lower projected profit margins and future valuation multiples. What's in the News Unveiled the K7 Autonomous Security Robot designed for 24/7 perimeter patrol in large outdoor environments, targeting critical infrastructure, logistics yards, industrial complexes, and defense installations (Key Developments).
CXW
US$19.10
CoreCivic
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-11.7%
SUGP
US$6.19
SU Group Holdings
7D
9.7%
1Y
-34.9%
CIGL
US$1.82
Concorde International Group
7D
1.5%
1Y
n/a