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U.S. Security and Alarm Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D-0.2%
  • 3M-8.7%
  • 1Y-11.0%
  • YTDn/a

The Security and Alarm Services industry is up 3.2% in the last week, with GEO Group up 16%. Meanwhile, Brink's actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 6.3% in the last week. However, the industry is down 12% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 20% 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, 21 Mar 2026US$8.4bUS$10.2bUS$535.8m16.3x15.6x0.8x
Mon, 16 Feb 2026US$9.4bUS$10.0bUS$504.7m16.2x18.6x0.9x
Wed, 14 Jan 2026US$9.8bUS$9.8bUS$482.2m19.1x20.2x1x
Fri, 12 Dec 2025US$9.2bUS$9.8bUS$482.2m18.1x19.1x0.9x
Sun, 09 Nov 2025US$8.6bUS$9.8bUS$479.5m16.2x18x0.9x
Tue, 07 Oct 2025US$5.1bUS$4.5bUS$157.7m25.1x32.3x1.1x
Thu, 04 Sep 2025US$5.2bUS$4.5bUS$77.2m26.8x66.9x1.1x
Sat, 02 Aug 2025US$5.9bUS$4.4b-US$164,669.7269.3x-35760.5x1.3x
Mon, 30 Jun 2025US$5.8bUS$4.4bUS$1.7m26.9x3419.2x1.3x
Wed, 28 May 2025US$6.3bUS$4.4bUS$1.7m29x3710.5x1.4x
Fri, 25 Apr 2025US$6.4bUS$4.4b-US$14,845,183.5134.7x-434.3x1.5x
Sun, 23 Mar 2025US$6.1bUS$4.4bUS$68.8m31.6x88.2x1.4x
Tue, 18 Feb 2025US$9.9bUS$9.4bUS$193.3m32.3x51.3x1.1x
Thu, 16 Jan 2025US$10.8bUS$9.4bUS$200.4m33.6x54.1x1.1x
Sat, 14 Dec 2024US$10.4bUS$9.4bUS$200.4m33.3x52x1.1x
Mon, 11 Nov 2024US$10.4bUS$9.4bUS$190.4m34.7x54.5x1.1x
Wed, 09 Oct 2024US$8.2bUS$9.4bUS$208.0m28.4x39.3x0.9x
Fri, 06 Sep 2024US$8.0bUS$9.4bUS$207.9m28x38.4x0.9x
Sun, 04 Aug 2024US$7.8bUS$9.3bUS$244.4m25.7x32x0.8x
Tue, 02 Jul 2024US$8.0bUS$9.3bUS$244.4m24.8x32.7x0.9x
Thu, 30 May 2024US$8.2bUS$9.3bUS$244.4m24.9x33.4x0.9x
Sat, 27 Apr 2024US$7.6bUS$9.2bUS$221.8m23.8x34.4x0.8x
Mon, 25 Mar 2024US$7.7bUS$9.2bUS$216.7m29.9x35.4x0.8x
Wed, 21 Feb 2024US$6.8bUS$9.2bUS$295.5m24.9x23.1x0.7x
Fri, 19 Jan 2024US$6.6bUS$9.1bUS$280.8m23.5x23.4x0.7x
Sun, 17 Dec 2023US$6.9bUS$9.1bUS$280.8m24.9x24.5x0.8x
Tue, 14 Nov 2023US$6.0bUS$9.1bUS$283.9m23.5x21.3x0.7x
Thu, 12 Oct 2023US$5.7bUS$9.0bUS$323.3m10.8x17.6x0.6x
Sat, 09 Sep 2023US$5.7bUS$9.0bUS$323.3m9.6x17.6x0.6x
Mon, 07 Aug 2023US$5.4bUS$8.9bUS$347.7m9.4x15.6x0.6x
Wed, 05 Jul 2023US$5.2bUS$8.9bUS$347.7m9.4x15x0.6x
Fri, 02 Jun 2023US$5.0bUS$8.9bUS$347.7m8.5x14.4x0.6x
Sun, 30 Apr 2023US$4.9bUS$8.8bUS$402.4m8.2x12.2x0.6x
Tue, 28 Mar 2023US$5.1bUS$8.8bUS$408.1m8.5x12.4x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

12.4x


Total Market Cap: US$5.1bTotal Earnings: US$408.1mTotal Revenue: US$8.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Security and Alarm Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -967.5x202420252026
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 15.8x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -968x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.92x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Security and Alarm Services industry have grown 9.5% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 5.0% 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-1.86%
Industrials-1.81%
Commercial Services-3.96%
Security and Alarm Services-0.19%
Environmental and Facilities Services-2.96%
Commercial Printing-4.00%
Diversified Support Services-5.88%
Office Services and Supplies-7.85%
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$16.4312.9%
+US$248.0m		-41.8%PE8.5x
CXW CoreCivicUS$19.466.9%
+US$122.1m		-2.7%PE16.3x
CIGL Concorde International GroupUS$1.9216.4%
+US$7.3m		n/aPS4.7x
KSCP KnightscopeUS$3.932.9%
+US$1.5m		-8.6%PS4.5x

Latest News

GEO
US$16.43
GEO Group
7D
12.9%
1Y
-41.8%
CXW
US$19.46
CoreCivic
7D
6.9%
1Y
-2.7%
BCO
US$97.68
Brink's
7D
-8.8%
1Y
16.5%

BCO: NCR Atleos Deal Will Shape Future Earnings Power

Analysts have lifted their price target on Brink's by $8 to $154, citing stronger-than-expected Q4 results, accelerating growth in Digital Retail Solutions and ATM Managed Services, and the planned $6.6b NCR Atleos acquisition, which has targeted run-rate synergies of $200m within three years. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to stronger than expected Q4 revenue and EPS as support for higher valuation ranges, with one major bank lifting its target on Brink's to US$145.
KSCP
US$3.93
Knightscope
7D
2.9%
1Y
-8.6%

KSCP: Expanding Security Contracts And M&A Plans Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have maintained their price target on Knightscope at $8.00, matching the prior $8.00 level, citing updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and a lower future P/E multiple as the key drivers behind the refreshed view. What's in the News Knightscope reported surpassing another $2 million milestone in new sales and client renewals, highlighting continued commercial traction across its product set.
OBAI
US$1.43
Our Bond
7D
-19.7%
1Y
n/a
CIGL
US$1.92
Concorde International Group
7D
16.4%
1Y
n/a
SUGP
US$4.88
SU Group Holdings
7D
-3.6%
1Y
-39.0%

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