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U.S. Security and Alarm Services Industry Analysis
UpdatedNov 20, 2024
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies10
- 7D1.9%
- 3M28.0%
- 1Y64.6%
- YTDn/a
In the last week, the Security and Alarm Services industry is up 1.9%, with GEO Group up 12%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 65%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 65% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the U.S. Security and Alarm Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 21 Nov 2024 | US$10.0b | US$9.4b | US$200.4m | 32.9x | 49.8x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 19 Oct 2024 | US$8.6b | US$9.4b | US$208.0m | 29.2x | 41.4x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 16 Sep 2024 | US$8.2b | US$9.4b | US$207.9m | 28.7x | 39.3x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 14 Aug 2024 | US$7.3b | US$9.4b | US$209.4m | 29.3x | 35x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 12 Jul 2024 | US$8.1b | US$9.3b | US$244.4m | 25.1x | 33x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 09 Jun 2024 | US$8.1b | US$9.3b | US$244.4m | 25.2x | 33.3x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 07 May 2024 | US$7.7b | US$9.2b | US$221.8m | 25.7x | 34.6x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 04 Apr 2024 | US$7.6b | US$9.2b | US$221.8m | 25.9x | 34.4x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 02 Mar 2024 | US$7.0b | US$19.0b | US$413.6m | 19.7x | 17x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 29 Jan 2024 | US$6.9b | US$9.2b | US$282.7m | 24.8x | 24.3x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 27 Dec 2023 | US$7.0b | US$9.1b | US$280.8m | 25.5x | 25.1x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 24 Nov 2023 | US$6.2b | US$9.1b | US$280.8m | 24.7x | 22.1x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 22 Oct 2023 | US$5.5b | US$9.0b | US$323.3m | 10.8x | 17.1x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 19 Sep 2023 | US$5.7b | US$9.0b | US$323.3m | 9.7x | 17.6x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 17 Aug 2023 | US$5.5b | US$9.0b | US$323.3m | 9.7x | 17x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 15 Jul 2023 | US$5.2b | US$8.9b | US$347.7m | 9.2x | 14.9x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 12 Jun 2023 | US$5.3b | US$8.9b | US$347.7m | 9.1x | 15.3x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 10 May 2023 | US$5.1b | US$8.8b | US$397.6m | 9.3x | 12.9x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 07 Apr 2023 | US$5.1b | US$8.8b | US$408.1m | 8.8x | 12.5x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 05 Mar 2023 | US$5.5b | US$8.8b | US$437.4m | 9.5x | 12.5x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 31 Jan 2023 | US$5.5b | US$8.6b | US$333.8m | 17x | 16.6x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 29 Dec 2022 | US$5.2b | US$8.6b | US$333.8m | 14.3x | 15.6x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 26 Nov 2022 | US$5.6b | US$8.6b | US$333.8m | 16.3x | 16.7x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 24 Oct 2022 | US$5.1b | US$8.5b | US$292.4m | 16.3x | 17.4x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 21 Sep 2022 | US$4.7b | US$8.5b | US$292.4m | 14.4x | 15.9x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 19 Aug 2022 | US$5.0b | US$8.5b | US$292.4m | 15.6x | 17.2x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 17 Jul 2022 | US$4.9b | US$8.4b | US$259.2m | 14.7x | 18.9x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 14 Jun 2022 | US$5.0b | US$8.9b | US$77.4m | 15.3x | 65.2x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 12 May 2022 | US$4.8b | US$8.9b | US$81.3m | 13.6x | 58.6x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 09 Apr 2022 | US$2.3b | US$4.6b | -US$207,667,000.00 | 10.6x | -11.1x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 07 Mar 2022 | US$8.7b | US$9.9b | -US$512,854,042.00 | 9.8x | -17.1x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 02 Feb 2022 | US$7.8b | US$7.6b | -US$692,244,042.00 | n/a | -11.2x | 1x |
| Fri, 31 Dec 2021 | US$8.2b | US$7.6b | -US$692,244,042.00 | n/a | -11.9x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 28 Nov 2021 | US$8.7b | US$7.7b | -US$689,641,257.00 | 45.6x | -12.6x | 1.1x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
-12.6x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the American Security and Alarm Services industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 49.8x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 19.3x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 0.72x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
- Total earnings for the Security and Alarm Services industry have gone up over the last three years, and the industry is now profitable. Revenues have grown 7.0% per year.
- This means that more sales are being generated by the industry overall, and subsequently profits are increasing too.
Industry Comparison
How does U.S. Security and Alarm Services compare with similar industries?
| US Market | -1.19% | |
| Industrials | -2.18% | |
| Commercial Services | -2.21% | |
| Security and Alarm Services | 1.91% | |
| Diversified Support Services | -2.03% | |
| Environmental and Facilities Services | -2.28% | |
| Office Services and Supplies | -3.78% | |
| Commercial Printing | -7.11% | |
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?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEO GEO Group | US$27.81 | 9.2% +US$318.4m | 184.4% | PE104.9x |