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U.S. Security and Alarm Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedSep 18, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies10
  • 7D0.7%
  • 3M12.3%
  • 1Y15.9%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, Security and Alarm Services has been flat. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 16% over the past 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 7.6% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 18 Sep 2026US$12.1bUS$10.9bUS$538.0m24.2x22.5x1.1x
Sun, 16 Aug 2026US$12.1bUS$10.9bUS$538.0m25.4x22.5x1.1x
Tue, 14 Jul 2026US$11.6bUS$10.5bUS$528.2m24x22x1.1x
Thu, 11 Jun 2026US$10.4bUS$10.5bUS$528.2m20.2x19.7x1x
Sat, 09 May 2026US$9.8bUS$10.5bUS$543.8m15.5x17.9x0.9x
Mon, 06 Apr 2026US$9.2bUS$10.2bUS$531.7m17.4x17.3x0.9x
Wed, 04 Mar 2026US$9.1bUS$10.2bUS$535.8m15.4x16.9x0.9x
Fri, 30 Jan 2026US$9.4bUS$9.8bUS$480.4m18x19.6x1x
Sun, 28 Dec 2025US$9.3bUS$9.8bUS$482.2m18.4x19.3x0.9x
Tue, 25 Nov 2025US$8.5bUS$9.8bUS$482.2m16.6x17.7x0.9x
Thu, 23 Oct 2025US$4.5bUS$4.5bUS$157.7m22.9x28.6x1x
Sat, 20 Sep 2025US$5.4bUS$4.5bUS$77.1m27.9x70.4x1.2x
Mon, 18 Aug 2025US$5.3bUS$4.5bUS$77.2m27.2x68.1x1.2x
Wed, 16 Jul 2025US$6.2bUS$4.4b-US$164,669.0770.5x-37671.9x1.4x
Fri, 13 Jun 2025US$6.2bUS$4.4bUS$1.7m27.8x3628.9x1.4x
Sun, 11 May 2025US$6.1bUS$4.4bUS$1.4m28.3x4200.4x1.4x
Tue, 08 Apr 2025US$5.8bUS$4.4bUS$68.4m30.8x85.2x1.3x
Thu, 06 Mar 2025US$5.5bUS$4.4bUS$68.8m29.1x80.5x1.3x
Sat, 01 Feb 2025US$10.8bUS$9.4bUS$200.5m32x53.9x1.1x
Mon, 30 Dec 2024US$10.2bUS$9.4bUS$200.4m32.4x50.9x1.1x
Wed, 27 Nov 2024US$10.7bUS$9.4bUS$200.4m33.8x53.2x1.1x
Fri, 25 Oct 2024US$8.2bUS$9.4bUS$208.0m27.6x39.3x0.9x
Sun, 22 Sep 2024US$8.1bUS$9.4bUS$207.9m28.4x38.8x0.9x
Tue, 20 Aug 2024US$7.7bUS$9.4bUS$207.9m27.3x37x0.8x
Thu, 18 Jul 2024US$8.9bUS$9.3bUS$244.4m30.4x36.5x1x
Sat, 15 Jun 2024US$7.6bUS$9.3bUS$244.4m22.4x31x0.8x
Mon, 13 May 2024US$7.9bUS$9.3bUS$249.6m25.9x31.7x0.8x
Wed, 10 Apr 2024US$7.9bUS$9.2bUS$221.8m25.4x35.6x0.9x
Fri, 08 Mar 2024US$7.0bUS$9.2bUS$216.7m27x32.1x0.8x
Sun, 04 Feb 2024US$6.7bUS$9.2bUS$282.7m24x23.9x0.7x
Tue, 02 Jan 2024US$7.0bUS$9.1bUS$280.8m25.2x24.9x0.8x
Thu, 30 Nov 2023US$6.5bUS$9.1bUS$280.8m25.2x23.2x0.7x
Sat, 28 Oct 2023US$5.6bUS$9.0bUS$323.3m11.7x17.3x0.6x
Mon, 25 Sep 2023US$5.6bUS$9.0bUS$323.3m10.2x17.3x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

17.3x


Total Market Cap: US$5.6bTotal Earnings: US$323.3mTotal Revenue: US$9.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Security and Alarm Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -966.6x202420252026
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 22.6x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -967x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 0.99x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Security and Alarm Services industry have grown 19% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 6.3% 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 Market0.54%
Industrials-0.71%
Commercial Services-0.62%
Security and Alarm Services0.68%
Office Services and Supplies-0.01%
Diversified Support Services-0.11%
Commercial Printing-0.85%
Environmental and Facilities Services-0.96%
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
CXW CoreCivicUS$35.543.3%
+US$111.7m		69.8%PE27.5x
GEO GEO GroupUS$32.142.4%
+US$98.2m		46.2%PE14.2x

Latest News

GEO
US$32.14
GEO Group
7D
2.4%
1Y
46.2%
Seeking Alpha • 51m

GEO Group: The Sustainability Of The Growth Surge Is In Doubt

Summary The GEO Group has rallied higher in 2026 with the stock almost doubling in value, but the pace seems to have slowed to a crawl more recently. Growth has surged in 2026, especially in terms of earnings, and GEO could even be undervalued relative to growth if this continues. There is reason to doubt whether GEO will be able to maintain the current rate of growth over the longer term. Growth is likely to stay strong short-term, but beyond that is a question mark, which is why I am neutral on GEO with a hold rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
KSCP
US$1.16
Knightscope
7D
-17.7%
1Y
-81.3%
Narrative Update • Sep 17

KSCP: Event Risk Acquisition Will Support Expanding Autonomous Security Services Pipeline

Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Knightscope from $23 to $12, citing lower price targets, including a change from $8 to $3. They also point to concerns about sub scale organic operations and rising cash burn, partly offset by expectations for support from the Event Risk acquisition and a stronger revenue trajectory.
CXW
US$35.54
CoreCivic
7D
3.3%
1Y
69.8%
OBAI
US$0.29
Our Bond
7D
-8.3%
1Y
n/a
BCO
US$106.56
Brink's
7D
-2.5%
1Y
-7.3%
SUGP
US$0.50
SU Group Holdings
7D
-19.5%
1Y
-98.4%
CIGL
US$0.42
Concorde International Group
7D
-3.5%
1Y
-85.8%