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SERCO GROUP PLC ORD 2P operates in the Specialty Business Services industry, Industrials sector. Full business description from SEC filing not yet available.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 6.4B | 6.4B | 6.1B | 6.1B | 5.6B | 6.1B |
| Net Income | 192M | 192M | 57M | 253M | 191M | 418M |
| EPS | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.05 | $0.22 | $0.16 | $0.34 |
| Free Cash Flow | 561M | 561M | 504M | 471M | 388M | 448M |
| ROIC | 26.4% | 18.6% | 7.8% | 12.5% | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| Gross Margin | 10.5% | 10.5% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 10.9% | 10.6% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.00 | 0.46 | 0.33 | 0.66 | 0.68 | 0.84 |
| Dividends/Share | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
| Operating Income | 325M | 325M | 166M | 339M | 268M | 297M |
| Operating Margin | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| ROE | 16.7% | 17.2% | 4.8% | 19.8% | 14.4% | 36.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | 1,013M | 1,013M | 1,060M | 1,110M | 1,190M | 1,222M |
| Metric | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 5.0B | 6.1B | 5.6B | 6.1B | 6.1B | 6.4B | 6.4B |
| Gross Margin | 9.9% | 10.6% | 10.9% | 10.2% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 10.5% |
| R&D | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SG&A | 263M | 346M | 341M | 279M | 497M | 352M | 352M |
| EBIT | 231M | 297M | 268M | 339M | 166M | 325M | 325M |
| Op. Margin | 4.6% | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Net Income | 173M | 418M | 191M | 253M | 57M | 192M | 192M |
| Net Margin | 3.4% | 6.9% | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Non-Recurring | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Returns on Capital | |||||||
| ROIC | 12.0% | 12.6% | 10.0% | 12.5% | 7.8% | 18.6% | 26.4% |
| ROE | 18.8% | 36.3% | 14.4% | 19.8% | 4.8% | 17.2% | 16.7% |
| ROA | 5.6% | 12.2% | 5.3% | 7.6% | 1.7% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Cash Flow | |||||||
| Op. Cash Flow | 346M | 481M | 403M | 491M | 537M | 590M | 590M |
| Free Cash Flow | 292M | 448M | 388M | 471M | 504M | 561M | 561M |
| Owner Earnings | 346M | 481M | 403M | 491M | 537M | 590M | 590M |
| CapEx | 54M | 33M | 15M | 20M | 32M | 28M | 28M |
| Maint. CapEx | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Growth CapEx | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 28M |
| D&A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CapEx/OCF | 15.6% | 6.8% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| Capital Allocation | |||||||
| Dividends Paid | 0 | 36M | 37M | 42M | 49M | 57M | 57M |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Share Buybacks | 0 | 56M | 112M | 111M | 181M | 66M | 66M |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 2.6% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 9.0% | 1.8% | 2.2% |
| Stock-Based Comp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Debt Repayment | 449M | 192M | 437M | 56M | 68M | 49M | 49M |
| Balance Sheet | |||||||
| Net Debt | 633M | 893M | 788M | 729M | 119M | 271M | -263M |
| Cash & Equiv. | 433M | 273M | 71M | 118M | 234M | 263M | 263M |
| Long-Term Debt | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 304M | 535M | 535M |
| Debt/Equity | 1.16 | 0.84 | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.33 | 0.46 | 0.00 |
| Interest Coverage | 6.4 | 8.2 | 8.7 | 8.6 | 3.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Equity | 919M | 1.4B | 1.3B | 1.3B | 1.1B | 1.2B | 1.2B |
| Total Assets | 3.1B | 3.8B | 3.4B | 3.3B | 3.4B | 3.7B | 3.7B |
| Total Liabilities | 2.2B | 2.4B | 2.1B | 2.0B | 2.3B | 2.5B | 2.5B |
| Intangibles | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 130M | 214M | 214M |
| Retained Earnings | 390M | 746M | 827M | 823M | 671M | 762M | 762M |
| Working Capital | 139M | -36M | -259M | -144M | -162M | -86M | -86M |
| Current Assets | 1.3B | 1.2B | 1.0B | 977M | 1.1B | 1.2B | 1.2B |
| Current Liabilities | 1.1B | 1.2B | 1.3B | 1.1B | 1.3B | 1.3B | 1.3B |
| Per Share Data | |||||||
| EPS | 0.14 | 0.34 | 0.16 | 0.22 | 0.05 | 0.19 | 0.19 |
| Owner EPS | 0.28 | 0.39 | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.58 |
| Book Value | 0.75 | 1.13 | 1.07 | 1.16 | 1.02 | 1.14 | 1.14 |
| Cash Flow/Share | 0.28 | 0.39 | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.19 |
| Dividends/Share | N/A | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Shares Out. | 1.2B | 1.2B | 1.2B | 1.1B | 1.1B | 1.0B | 1.0B |
| Valuation | |||||||
| P/E Ratio | 11.9 | 5.3 | 11.8 | 9.2 | 36.3 | 19.9 | 16.1 |
| P/FCF | 6.9 | 4.9 | 5.7 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 6.7 | 5.4 |
| EV/EBIT | 11.5 | 10.3 | 11.2 | 8.9 | 12.8 | 12.4 | 8.5 |
| Price/Book | 2.2 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Price/Sales | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| FCF Yield | 14.5% | 20.6% | 17.5% | 20.5% | 25.0% | 15.0% | 18.5% |
| Market Cap | 2.0B | 2.2B | 2.2B | 2.3B | 2.0B | 3.7B | 3.0B |
| Avg. Price | 1.78 | 1.83 | 1.93 | 1.90 | 2.24 | 2.69 | 2.99 |
| Year-End Price | 1.64 | 1.78 | 1.87 | 2.07 | 1.90 | 3.70 | 2.99 |
SERCO GROUP PLC ORD 2P passes 5 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
SERCO GROUP PLC ORD 2P trades at 16.1x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 11.9x, suggesting it is currently Fair relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 5.4x vs a median of 5.3x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 12.3% with a gross margin of 10.6%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 4.1%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +14.0%.
SERCO GROUP PLC ORD 2P (SRP-L) has a current P/E ratio of 16.1, compared to its historical median P/E of 11.9. The stock is currently considered Fair based on its historical valuation range.
SERCO GROUP PLC ORD 2P (SRP-L) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 12.3%. This indicates solid capital allocation.
SERCO GROUP PLC ORD 2P (SRP-L) has a market capitalization of $3.0B. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.
Yes, SERCO GROUP PLC ORD 2P (SRP-L) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 1.89%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 2.19%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, SERCO GROUP PLC ORD 2P (SRP-L) appears fair. The current P/E of 16.1 is 35% above its historical median of 11.9. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 0.1%.
SERCO GROUP PLC ORD 2P (SRP-L) operates in the Specialty Business Services industry, within the Industrials sector.
SERCO GROUP PLC ORD 2P (SRP-L) reported annual revenue of $6.4 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
SERCO GROUP PLC ORD 2P (SRP-L) has a net profit margin of 3.0%. This is a modest margin.
SERCO GROUP PLC ORD 2P (SRP-L) generated $561 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
SERCO GROUP PLC ORD 2P (SRP-L) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. This indicates a conservatively financed balance sheet.
SERCO GROUP PLC ORD 2P (SRP-L) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.19 in its most recent fiscal year.
SERCO GROUP PLC ORD 2P (SRP-L) has a return on equity (ROE) of 17.2%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.
SERCO GROUP PLC ORD 2P (SRP-L) has a 5-year average gross margin of 10.6%. This lower margin is typical of capital-intensive or commodity businesses.
The Ledger Terminal provides 6 years of financial data for SERCO GROUP PLC ORD 2P (SRP-L), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
SERCO GROUP PLC ORD 2P (SRP-L) has a book value per share of $1.14, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.
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