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U.S. Security and Alarm Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 04, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies10
  • 7D-0.7%
  • 3M3.7%
  • 1Y-4.6%
  • YTDn/a

Last week, the Security and Alarm Services industry hasn't moved much but Concorde International Group is up 36% in that time. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 4.6% in the last year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 36% 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, 05 Feb 2026US$9.4bUS$9.8bUS$480.4m17.8x19.7x1x
Sat, 03 Jan 2026US$9.1bUS$9.8bUS$482.2m18.2x19x0.9x
Mon, 01 Dec 2025US$8.8bUS$9.8bUS$482.2m17.3x18.3x0.9x
Wed, 29 Oct 2025US$4.5bUS$4.5bUS$157.7m22.6x28.4x1x
Fri, 26 Sep 2025US$5.4bUS$4.5bUS$77.1m27.4x70.1x1.2x
Sun, 24 Aug 2025US$5.3bUS$4.5bUS$77.2m27.5x68.7x1.2x
Tue, 22 Jul 2025US$5.8bUS$4.4b-US$164,671.6767.7x-35090.9x1.3x
Thu, 19 Jun 2025US$5.8bUS$4.4bUS$1.7m26.7x3384.1x1.3x
Sat, 17 May 2025US$6.3bUS$4.4bUS$1.7m28.3x3696.4x1.4x
Mon, 14 Apr 2025US$6.4bUS$4.4bUS$68.4m34x93.7x1.4x
Wed, 12 Mar 2025US$5.2bUS$4.4bUS$68.8m29.6x76.1x1.2x
Fri, 07 Feb 2025US$10.0bUS$9.4bUS$200.5m30.6x50.1x1.1x
Sun, 05 Jan 2025US$10.6bUS$9.4bUS$200.4m33.3x52.8x1.1x
Tue, 03 Dec 2024US$10.7bUS$9.4bUS$200.4m33.6x53.2x1.1x
Thu, 31 Oct 2024US$8.5bUS$9.4bUS$208.0m28.4x40.8x0.9x
Sat, 28 Sep 2024US$8.1bUS$9.4bUS$208.0m28.8x39.2x0.9x
Mon, 26 Aug 2024US$8.3bUS$9.4bUS$207.9m28.9x40.1x0.9x
Wed, 24 Jul 2024US$8.6bUS$9.3bUS$244.4m29.8x35.3x0.9x
Fri, 21 Jun 2024US$7.6bUS$9.3bUS$244.4m22.1x30.9x0.8x
Sun, 19 May 2024US$7.8bUS$9.3bUS$244.4m27.5x32.1x0.8x
Tue, 16 Apr 2024US$7.7bUS$9.2bUS$221.8m23.9x34.5x0.8x
Thu, 14 Mar 2024US$7.0bUS$9.2bUS$216.7m28.8x32.3x0.8x
Sat, 10 Feb 2024US$6.9bUS$9.2bUS$284.1m25.7x24.2x0.8x
Mon, 08 Jan 2024US$6.6bUS$9.1bUS$280.8m24x23.7x0.7x
Wed, 06 Dec 2023US$6.6bUS$9.1bUS$280.8m24.2x23.6x0.7x
Fri, 03 Nov 2023US$5.8bUS$9.0bUS$323.3m12.6x17.8x0.6x
Sun, 01 Oct 2023US$5.7bUS$9.0bUS$323.3m10.7x17.7x0.6x
Tue, 29 Aug 2023US$5.6bUS$9.0bUS$323.3m9.6x17.2x0.6x
Thu, 27 Jul 2023US$5.3bUS$8.9bUS$347.7m9.5x15.4x0.6x
Sat, 24 Jun 2023US$5.1bUS$8.9bUS$347.7m9.3x14.7x0.6x
Mon, 22 May 2023US$5.2bUS$8.9bUS$347.7m8.7x14.9x0.6x
Wed, 19 Apr 2023US$5.2bUS$8.8bUS$412.6m8.5x12.5x0.6x
Fri, 17 Mar 2023US$4.9bUS$8.8bUS$408.1m8.5x12.1x0.6x
Sun, 12 Feb 2023US$5.8bUS$8.6bUS$330.2m16.8x17.5x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

17.5x


Total Market Cap: US$5.8bTotal Earnings: US$330.2mTotal Revenue: US$8.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Security and Alarm Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -967.6x202420252026
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 19.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -968x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.91x.
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-1.35%
Industrials1.84%
Commercial Services-1.43%
Security and Alarm Services-0.72%
Commercial Printing5.83%
Office Services and Supplies2.88%
Diversified Support Services-1.63%
Environmental and Facilities Services-1.73%
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$128.633.2%
+US$164.5m		40.3%PE31.6x
CIGL Concorde International GroupUS$2.6229.7%
+US$16.2m		n/aPS6.4x
CXW CoreCivicUS$18.620.8%
+US$15.7m		-3.3%PE17.8x
SUGP SU Group HoldingsUS$6.369.7%
+US$820.3k		-35.1%PS0.4x

Latest News

CIGL
US$2.62
Concorde International Group
7D
29.7%
1Y
n/a
GEO
US$15.68
GEO Group
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-44.8%

GEO: Upcoming Contracts And Monitoring Programs Will Underpin 2026 Earnings Profile

Analysts have trimmed their price target on GEO Group to US$37 from US$50, citing revised growth estimates and a softer profit outlook, even as they continue to highlight potential revenue from upcoming contracts and monitoring programs. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are framing the lower US$37 price target as a reset rather than a reversal in their view on GEO Group.
BCO
US$128.63
Brink's
7D
3.2%
1Y
40.3%

BCO: Share Buybacks And M&A Activity Will Support Future Cash Flows

Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Brink's at US$133.50, with only small tweaks to inputs like the discount rate and future P/E. This suggests their price target rests on broadly unchanged assumptions about growth and profitability.
CXW
US$18.62
CoreCivic
7D
0.8%
1Y
-3.3%
SUGP
US$6.36
SU Group Holdings
7D
9.7%
1Y
-35.1%

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

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KSCP
US$3.18
Knightscope
7D
-14.1%
1Y
-72.2%

KSCP: Recurring Security Contracts And Autonomous Patrols Will Support Future Performance

Analysts have modestly adjusted their price outlook on Knightscope, citing small changes in the discount rate, revenue growth expectations, profit margin assumptions and a slightly lower future P/E multiple. Together, these factors fine tune rather than overhaul their previous valuation and do not imply a clear directional shift in the target in US$ terms.