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U.S. Security and Alarm Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 18, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D2.8%
  • 3M1.2%
  • 1Y-12.2%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Security and Alarm Services industry has remained flat, although notably GEO Group gained 5.3%. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 11% over the past 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 19% 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, 18 May 2026US$9.7bUS$10.5bUS$531.6m15.9x18.2x0.9x
Wed, 15 Apr 2026US$9.2bUS$10.2bUS$531.7m16.9x17.4x0.9x
Fri, 13 Mar 2026US$8.2bUS$10.2bUS$535.8m14.8x15.3x0.8x
Sun, 08 Feb 2026US$9.7bUS$9.8bUS$480.4m17.9x20.2x1x
Tue, 06 Jan 2026US$9.4bUS$9.8bUS$482.2m18.8x19.5x1x
Thu, 04 Dec 2025US$9.0bUS$9.8bUS$482.2m17.8x18.6x0.9x
Sat, 01 Nov 2025US$4.4bUS$4.5bUS$157.7m22.9x27.8x1x
Mon, 29 Sep 2025US$5.3bUS$4.5bUS$77.1m27.5x69x1.2x
Wed, 27 Aug 2025US$5.2bUS$4.5bUS$77.1m26.7x67.7x1.2x
Fri, 25 Jul 2025US$5.6bUS$4.4b-US$164,669.7268.5x-33916x1.3x
Sun, 22 Jun 2025US$5.8bUS$4.4bUS$1.7m26.5x3403.9x1.3x
Tue, 20 May 2025US$6.3bUS$4.4bUS$1.7m29.4x3664.7x1.4x
Thu, 17 Apr 2025US$6.6bUS$4.4bUS$68.4m34.7x97.2x1.5x
Sat, 15 Mar 2025US$5.7bUS$4.4bUS$68.8m32.1x82.6x1.3x
Mon, 10 Feb 2025US$9.7bUS$9.4bUS$200.5m30.2x48.6x1x
Wed, 08 Jan 2025US$10.5bUS$9.4bUS$200.4m32.9x52.4x1.1x
Fri, 06 Dec 2024US$10.6bUS$9.4bUS$200.4m32.7x53x1.1x
Sun, 03 Nov 2024US$8.1bUS$9.4bUS$208.0m27.6x38.8x0.9x
Tue, 01 Oct 2024US$8.2bUS$9.4bUS$208.0m29x39.5x0.9x
Thu, 29 Aug 2024US$8.2bUS$9.4bUS$207.9m28.9x39.4x0.9x
Sat, 27 Jul 2024US$8.5bUS$9.3bUS$244.4m27.8x34.6x0.9x
Mon, 24 Jun 2024US$7.6bUS$9.3bUS$244.4m22.4x31x0.8x
Wed, 22 May 2024US$7.9bUS$9.3bUS$244.4m26.8x32.2x0.8x
Fri, 19 Apr 2024US$7.5bUS$9.2bUS$221.8m22.7x33.6x0.8x
Sun, 17 Mar 2024US$7.2bUS$9.2bUS$216.7m29.1x33.2x0.8x
Tue, 13 Feb 2024US$6.9bUS$9.2bUS$284.1m25.7x24.3x0.8x
Thu, 11 Jan 2024US$6.6bUS$9.1bUS$280.8m24.1x23.6x0.7x
Sat, 09 Dec 2023US$6.6bUS$9.1bUS$280.8m23.9x23.6x0.7x
Mon, 06 Nov 2023US$6.0bUS$9.0bUS$323.3m12.6x18.5x0.7x
Wed, 04 Oct 2023US$5.8bUS$9.0bUS$323.3m10.5x17.8x0.6x
Fri, 01 Sep 2023US$5.7bUS$9.0bUS$323.3m10.2x17.7x0.6x
Sun, 30 Jul 2023US$5.3bUS$8.9bUS$347.7m9.4x15.4x0.6x
Tue, 27 Jun 2023US$5.2bUS$8.9bUS$347.7m9.3x14.9x0.6x
Thu, 25 May 2023US$5.1bUS$8.9bUS$347.7m8.8x14.7x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

14.7x


Total Market Cap: US$5.1bTotal Earnings: US$347.7mTotal Revenue: US$8.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Security and Alarm Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -967.3x202420252026
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 18.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -967x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.94x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Security and Alarm Services industry have grown 15% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 5.5% 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-0.26%
Industrials-2.09%
Commercial Services1.02%
Security and Alarm Services2.77%
Environmental and Facilities Services2.03%
Diversified Support Services-0.55%
Office Services and Supplies-1.64%
Commercial Printing-7.02%
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$22.927.1%
+US$198.0m		-16.8%PE11x
CXW CoreCivicUS$20.744.3%
+US$85.0m		-8.7%PE15.9x
YOOV Concorde International GroupUS$1.2814.9%
+US$37.8m		-80.6%PS23.3x

Latest News

KSCP
US$2.95
Knightscope
7D
-1.3%
1Y
-53.8%
CXW
US$20.74
CoreCivic
7D
4.3%
1Y
-8.7%
SUGP
US$3.66
SU Group Holdings
7D
-15.3%
1Y
-62.0%
BCO
US$103.77
Brink's
7D
-1.4%
1Y
20.5%
Analysis Article • May 14

Brink's' (NYSE:BCO) Solid Earnings Are Supported By Other Strong Factors

The Brink's Company ( NYSE:BCO ) just reported healthy earnings but the stock price didn't move much. We think that...
GEO
US$22.92
GEO Group
7D
7.1%
1Y
-16.8%
Narrative Update • May 13

GEO: ICE Detention Spending And Political Scrutiny Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed their GEO Group price targets, with recent cuts such as a move to $28 from $35, mainly citing slower than expected growth following the company’s Q4 results and 2026 guidance. Analyst Commentary Recent research comments have focused on how GEO Group’s updated Q4 results and 2026 guidance feed into both growth expectations and the valuation framework that analysts are using.
YOOV
US$1.28
Concorde International Group
7D
14.9%
1Y
-80.6%
OBAI
US$0.52
Our Bond
7D
-13.3%
1Y
n/a