Want to see GB:SRP full AI Analyst Report?
SRP Stock Chart & Stats
240.60 p
0.80 p(0.33%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
240.60 p
0.80 p(0.33%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range212.80 p - 325.80 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume499.29K
Average Volume (3M)2.47M
Market Cap
£2.57B
Enterprise Value2.94K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£182.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£905.90M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.2
Beta0.71
Next Earnings
Mar 04, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.67%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.15
Shares Outstanding977,451,900
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)0.58
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
£314.50Price Target Upside30.71% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)£5.04B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Strong Cash GenerationSerco's operating and free cash flow consistency underpins durable earnings quality. Free cash flow has generally tracked above reported earnings and the group reports trading cash conversion >100% (112% in 2025), enabling reinvestment, dividends and buybacks while supporting contract mobilization and longer-term balance-sheet resilience.
Improving Leverage And Healthier Balance SheetA decline in leverage to below 1.0 versus earlier years signals a stronger capital structure and lower financial risk. Higher equity versus 2020 and improved debt metrics increase strategic flexibility for funding acquisitions, absorbing integration costs, and maintaining capital returns without excessive refinancing pressure over the next several quarters.
Strong Order Intake And Robust Defence PipelineA decade-high GBP 12.1bn pipeline and book-to-bill >100% provide multi-quarter revenue visibility, driven heavily by defence where Serco secured ~GBP 3.5bn and now c.40% of group revenue. High defence win rates and a large, diversified pipeline support sustainable contract wins and defence-led organic momentum.
Bears Say
Thin And Volatile MarginsSerco operates with sector-typical thin margins that have shown meaningful year-to-year volatility, including a sharp 2024 decline. Such narrow margins reduce the buffer against cost inflation, contract rebids, or mobilization overruns and constrain long-term profit upside absent structural margin improvement.
Higher Net Debt And Rising Finance Costs Post-acquisitionMT&S acquisition and shareholder returns have pushed adjusted net debt materially higher, increasing annualized net finance costs. Elevated leverage from acquisition funding and buybacks reduces financial flexibility, amplifies interest expense sensitivity, and constrains investment capacity if cash generation weakens or costs rise.
Regional Headwinds And Modest Organic GrowthStructural reductions in immigration-related revenue have driven APAC declines and create recurring organic headwinds. Group organic growth remains modest (around 1%), increasing reliance on acquisitions and defence wins to meet targets. Geographic concentration and policy-driven revenue variability raise medium-term top-line uncertainty.
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 212.80 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 £2.57B.
When is Serco Group plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Serco Group plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 04, 2027 which is in 203 days.
How were Serco Group plc’s earnings last quarter?
Serco Group plc released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported 0.102 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.097 p by 0.005 p.
Is Serco Group plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Serco Group plc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Serco Group plc pay dividends?
Serco Group plc pays a Semiannually dividend of 3.05 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.67%. 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 977,451,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to Serco Group plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Serco Group plc reported an EPS of 0.102 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.097 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.172%.
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
Outperform
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£314.50 (30.71% Upside)
£314.50 (30.71% Upside)
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
1.67%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.74%
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. It offers service design and advisory, resourcing, programme management, systems integration, case management, engineering, and assets and facilities management services. The company also provides administrative and back office, asylum seeker accommodation or passenger transport services; and supports in the decarbonization journeys of customers. It 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 in citizen services, defense, health and other facilities management, justice and immigration, and transport sectors. Serco Group plc was founded in 1929 and is based in Hook, the United Kingdom.
SRP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
314.50 p
▲(30.71% Upside)







