London Security (LON:LSC) Shares Up 5.8% - Here's What Happened

Key Points

• London Security plc shares surged by 5.8%, closing at GBX 3,650 ($48.60) after trading lower earlier in the session.
• The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of GBX 70.80, with a return on equity of 14.69% and a net margin of 10.34%.
• London Security has significant financial metrics, including a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.75 and a current ratio of 2.55, indicating strong liquidity.

London Security plc (LON:LSC - Get Free Report) shares shot up 5.8% during mid-day trading on Friday . The stock traded as high as GBX 3,650 ($48.60) and last traded at GBX 3,650 ($48.60). 30 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 81% from the average session volume of 159 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 3,450 ($45.93).

London Security Stock Up 5.8%

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.75, a current ratio of 2.55 and a quick ratio of 2.08. The stock has a market capitalization of £447.49 million, a PE ratio of 21.58 and a beta of 0.33. The company has a 50 day moving average price of GBX 3,482.90 and a 200-day moving average price of GBX 3,645.79.

London Security (LON:LSC - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Monday, September 15th. The company reported GBX 70.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. London Security had a return on equity of 14.69% and a net margin of 10.34%.

About London Security

London Security plc, an investment holding company, manufactures, sells, and rents fire protection equipment in the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, France, Germany, Denmark, and Luxembourg. It also provides intruder alarms products, as well as fire protection equipment maintenance services.

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