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Serco Group plc (GB:SRP)
LSE:SRP
SRP Stock Chart & Stats
320.20 p
-2.20 p(-1.42%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
320.20 p
-2.20 p(-1.42%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range150.50 p - 325.80 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume318.59K
Average Volume (3M)2.47M
Market Cap
£3.16B
Enterprise Value3.88B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£199.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£909.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.4
Beta0.62
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.27%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.06
Shares Outstanding1,001,590,400
10 Day Avg. Volume1,983,017
30 Day Avg. Volume2,474,055
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.08
Price to Book (P/B)3.23
Price to Sales (P/S)0.57
P/FCF Ratio6.97
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£294.80Price Target Upside-7.93% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)£5.04B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationConsistently high operating and free cash flow with 112% trading cash conversion supports funding of capex, acquisitions, buybacks and dividends without destabilizing operations. Strong cash conversion improves resilience across the contract lifecycle and cushions timing volatility in receivables.
Balance-sheet ImprovementMarked deleveraging versus earlier years lowers refinancing risk and interest sensitivity, increasing financial flexibility for multi-year contract mobilizations. Improved equity and lower leverage support investment in bids, integration and potential further shareholder returns over the medium term.
Strong Backlog & WinsA decade-high GBP 12.1bn pipeline and book-to-bill >100% provide durable revenue visibility and a steady award flow. High defence win rates and sizeable order intake underpin long-term contract renewals and scale advantages, reducing near-term revenue volatility from individual contract cycles.
Bears Say
Thin Margins / Modest Organic GrowthLow single-digit organic growth and sector-thin margins limit earnings upside and increase sensitivity to cost inflation or contract repricing. Structural margin constraints reduce buffer for integration costs and make long-term profit growth dependent on efficiency gains or higher-margin contract mix.
Higher Net Debt & Finance CostsIncreased leverage from the MT&S acquisition and buybacks raises interest expense and reduces headroom for future investments. Elevated net finance costs compress net margins and make earnings more sensitive to rate moves, constraining flexibility during future mobilizations or slower award timing.
Regional/immigration HeadwindsStructural reductions in immigration-related revenue in UK and Australia and APAC disposals reduce baseline demand in those markets. Persistent regional headwinds require compensating wins elsewhere or portfolio rebalancing, raising execution risk and lengthening the timeline to restore prior revenue levels.
Serco Group plc News
SRP FAQ
What was Serco Group plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Serco Group plc lowest share price was 150.50 p and its highest was 325.80 p in the past 12 months.
What is Serco Group plc’s market cap?
Serco Group plc’s market cap is £3.16B.
When is Serco Group plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Serco Group plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 137 days.
How were Serco Group plc’s earnings last quarter?
Serco Group plc released its earnings results on Mar 05, 2026. The company reported 0.057 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.057 p.
Is Serco Group plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Serco Group plc’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Serco Group plc pay dividends?
Serco Group plc pays a Semiannually dividend of 1.45 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.27%. See more information on Serco Group plc dividends here
What is Serco Group plc’s EPS estimate?
Serco Group plc’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Serco Group plc have?
Serco Group plc has 1,001,590,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Serco Group plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Serco Group plc reported an EPS of 0.057 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.791%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Serco Group plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:SRP
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Serco Group plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£294.80 (-7.93% Downside)
£294.80 (-7.93% Downside)
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
39.09%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
16.69%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Serco Group plc
Serco Group plc provides public services in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. The company offers base and operational support engineering, and management and information, as well as nuclear, space, and maritime services for the defense sector; and custodial, immigration detention, and detainee transport and monitoring services for the justice and immigration sectors. It also provides rail, ferry, and cycle operations; road traffic management; and air traffic control services to the transportation sector, as well as integrated facilities management, pathology and non-clinical support, and patient administration and contact services for the health sector. In addition, the company offers citizen services, including contact centers and case management; middle, back office, and IT; and employment and skills services. The company serves the United Kingdom and Canadian governments, devolved authorities, and other public sector customers; and federal and civilian agencies, and various state and municipal governments. Serco Group plc was founded in 1929 and is based in Hook, the United Kingdom.
SRP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
294.80 p
▼(-7.93% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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