LON:GFSG4S Share Price, Forecast & News

GBX 110

+4.50 (+4.27 %)

(As of 06/5/2020 04:00 PM ET)

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Today's Range

105.75

Now: GBX 110▼

110.95

50-Day Range

85.06

MA: GBX 93.76▼

109.20

52-Week Range

69.92

Now: GBX 110▼

223.50

Volume6.63 million shs

Average Volume5.74 million shs

Market Capitalization£1.71 billion

P/E RatioN/A

Dividend Yield10.46%

BetaN/A

G4S plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of security and related services in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Africa, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, India, Latin America, Europe, and North America. The company offers integrated solutions, including analytics and intelligence, technology and software, consulting and risk management, monitoring and response, and manned and mobile security, as well as systems design, built, and integration services. It also provides electronic monitoring, secure health, forensic medical and police support, secure support, and custody, detention, and rehabilitation services. In addition, the company offers cash solutions, such as cash management software and systems, cash recycling, international secure logistics, ATM replenishment and engineering, cash processing, and cash in transit services. It serves government, financial institutions, private energy and utilities, and ports and airports, as well as transportation and logistics, leisure and tourism, corporate and industrial, and retail sectors. G4S plc was founded in 1901 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

Beat the Market (BTM) Rank^™

4.2 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
G4S has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.44, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 145, G4S has a potential upside of 31.8% from its current price of GBX 110.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
G4S has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

2.1 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
G4S has received 564 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
G4S has received 759 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
G4S has received 57.37% “underperform” votes from our community.

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about G4S and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe GFS will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe GFS will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

1.7 Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
G4S is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 10.46%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
G4S does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

2.0 Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, G4S insiders have bought 30.38% more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £90,100 in company stock and sold £69,107.65 in company stock.

0.0 Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for G4S are expected to decrease by -100.00% in the coming year, from GBX 1,911 to GBX 0 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of G4S is -18.64, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of G4S is -18.64, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
G4S has a P/B Ratio of 6.29. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Overall Beat the Market Rank^™

2.00 out of 5 stars

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange LON

Industry Security & Protection Services

Sub-IndustryN/A

SectorServices

Current SymbolLON:GFS

Previous Symbol

CUSIPN/A

CIKN/A

Webwww.g4s.com

Phone+44-20-87707000

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio974.83

Current Ratio1.49

Quick Ratio1.04

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E RatioN/A

Forward P/E Ratio0.06

P/E GrowthN/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales£7.76 billion

Price / Sales0.22

Cash FlowGBX 64.47 per share

Price / Cash Flow1.71

Book ValueGBX 17.50 per share

Price / Book6.29

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A

Net IncomeN/A

Net MarginsN/A

Return on EquityN/A

Return on AssetsN/A

Miscellaneous

Employees546,000

Outstanding Shares1,551,590,016

Market Cap£1.71 billion

Next Earnings Date8/3/2020 (Estimated)

OptionableNot Optionable

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G4S (LON:GFS) Frequently Asked Questions

How has G4S's stock been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

G4S's stock was trading at GBX 102.70 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, GFS stock has increased by 7.1% and is now trading at GBX 110. View which stocks have been most impacted by Coronavirus.

Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of G4S?

9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for G4S in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View analyst ratings for G4S.

When is G4S's next earnings date?

G4S is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, August 3rd 2020. View our earnings forecast for G4S.

How were G4S's earnings last quarter?

G4S plc (LON:GFS) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 9th. The company reported $7.40 EPS for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $8.20 by $0.80. View G4S's earnings history.

How often does G4S pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for G4S?

G4S declared a dividend on Wednesday, March 11th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 30th will be given a dividend of GBX 6.11 per share on Friday, June 12th. This represents a dividend yield of 5.95%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 30th. This is a boost from G4S's previous dividend of GBX 3.59. The official announcement can be seen at this link. View G4S's dividend history.

What price target have analysts set for GFS?

9 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for G4S's stock. Their forecasts range from GBX 85 to GBX 285. On average, they expect G4S's stock price to reach GBX 145 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 31.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts' price targets for G4S.

Has G4S been receiving favorable news coverage?

News stories about GFS stock have trended positive recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research group identifies positive and negative news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. G4S earned a news sentiment score of 3.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave press coverage about the company a news buzz of 4.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the immediate future. View the latest news aboutG4S.

Who are some of G4S's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to G4S include London Security (LSC), Wrap Technologies (WRTC), Marlowe (MRL), CompX International (CIX), Wrap Technologies (WRTC), Redflex (RDF), Hills (HIL), Ava Risk Group (AVA), Xtek (XTE), Thruvision Group (THRU), Command Security (MOC), Synectics (SNX), Gatekeeper Systems (GSI), Westminster Group (WSG) and Fireangel Safety Technology Group (FA). View all competitors.

What other stocks do shareholders of G4S own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other G4S investors own include BT Group - CLASS A (BT.A), Barclays (BARC), Glencore (GLEN), Rolls-Royce (RR), FLIR Systems (FLIR), G4S/ADR (GFSZY), HSBC (HSBA), Legal & General Group (LGEN), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) and Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK).

Who are G4S's key executives?

G4S's management team includes the following people:

Mr. Ashley Almanza, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 56)
Mr. Tim P. Weller, CFO & Exec. Director (Age 56)
Ms. Helen Parris, Director of Investor Relations
Mr. Søren Lundsberg-Nielsen, Group Gen. Counsel (Age 67)
Sophie McMillan, Head of Media

What is G4S's stock symbol?

G4S trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "GFS."

How do I buy shares of G4S?

Shares of GFS and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.

What is G4S's stock price today?

One share of GFS stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 110.

How big of a company is G4S?

G4S has a market capitalization of £1.71 billion and generates £7.76 billion in revenue each year. G4S employs 546,000 workers across the globe.

What is G4S's official website?

The official website for G4S is www.g4s.com.

How can I contact G4S?

G4S's mailing address is 5th Fl, 105 Victoria Street, LONDON, SW1E 6QT, United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at +44-20-87707000.

This page was last updated on 6/5/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff