Serco Group (SECCF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Serco Group plc is a UK-based provider of public services and infrastructure management solutions, serving governments and private sector organizations around the world. The company offers end-to-end delivery of mission-critical services, combining operational expertise with technology and consultancy capabilities to support defense, security, transport, health, and citizen services.

In the defense and security sector, Serco delivers training, simulation, and logistics support to armed forces and intelligence agencies. Within transport, the company manages rail networks, airports, and toll roads, focusing on operations, maintenance, and customer experience enhancement. Its justice and immigration division provides custody, rehabilitation, and electronic monitoring services, while the health arm supports hospital operations, remote diagnostic services, and patient administration systems.

Serco maintains a global footprint, with significant operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Clients include national and regional governments, defense departments, law enforcement bodies, and infrastructure authorities, reflecting a broad geographic and sectoral reach.

Founded in 1929 and headquartered in Hook, Hampshire, Serco has evolved through strategic acquisitions and organic growth to become a prominent outsourcing partner. The company is led by Chief Executive Rupert Soames, under whose tenure Serco has strengthened its focus on digital transformation and outcome-based contracting.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $3.68 to $3.68
• 50-Day Range: $3.54 to $4.32
• 52-Week Range: $2.13 to $4.37
• Volume: N/A
• Average Volume: 3,268 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 388.55
• Dividend Yield: 2.02%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Serco Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Serco Group scored higher than 15% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.6 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Serco Group has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 1 buy rating, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Serco Group has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Serco Group is 388.55, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 42.17.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Serco Group is 388.55, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 24.73.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Serco Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 104.09, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Serco Group has recently decreased by 40.12%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

Serco Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.38%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Serco Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Serco Group is 786.61%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

News and Social Media

• Score: N/A
• News Sentiment: N/A

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Serco Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

53.82% of the stock of Serco Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

SECCF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SECCF shares performed this year?

Serco Group's stock was trading at $3.7760 at the beginning of the year. Since then, SECCF stock has decreased by 2.5% and is now trading at $3.68.

How do I buy shares of Serco Group?

Shares of SECCF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Specialty Business Services
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:SECCF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.serco.com
• Phone: 441256745900
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 50,000
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 388.55
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A