Serco Group /£SRP
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About Serco Group
Serco Group PLC, identified by the ticker SRP, operates as a service and outsourcing company in the public and private sectors across various regions around the world. Founded in 1929, the company specializes in delivering essential public services in key areas including defense, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare, and other citizen services. Serco primarily caters to government clients, offering its expertise in managing facilities, projects, and information technology systems crucial for public service delivery.
Ticker
£SRP
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Commercial Services and Supplies
Headquarters
Employees
50,000
ISIN
GB0007973794
Website
Serco Group Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£2.1B
51.41
£0.04
0.39
£0.04
1.97%
Price and volume
Market cap
£2.1B
Beta
0.39
52-week high
£2.15
52-week low
£1.36
Average daily volume
1.7M
Dividend rate
£0.04
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.872
Quick ratio
0.792
Long term debt to equity
71.134
Total debt to equity
95.715
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
86.88%
Interest coverage (TTM)
6.41%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
274.2
Gross margin (TTM)
10.83%
Net profit margin (TTM)
0.92%
Operating margin (TTM)
4.63%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
54.12%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£100,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.26%
Return on equity (TTM)
4.74%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
51.415
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.466
Price to book
2.53
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-25.08
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
5.798
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
17.25%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
36.36%
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.97%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-1.77%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-77.13%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.66%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.90%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-44.84%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-32.40%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
19.96%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
2.98%
What the Analysts think about Serco Group
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Serco Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Serco Group reported a strong 2024 performance, with underlying operating profit increasing by 9% to £270 million, driven by a more than 25% increase in second-half profit compared to 2023. (Nasdaq)
The company completed a £140 million share buyback program in 2024, bringing the total amount returned to shareholders through buybacks to £340 million since 2021, indicating a commitment to enhancing shareholder value. (Nasdaq)
Serco's acquisition of European Homecare in December 2023 for €40 million is expected to strengthen its position in the German immigration services market, potentially leading to increased revenue streams. (London Stock Exchange)
Serco's shares declined by 15% due to a £38 million impact from losing an Australian contract and changes to UK national insurance, affecting about 13.5% of the expected operating profits for 2025. (Financial Times)
The UK government is considering reverting asylum seeker accommodation contracts back to local councils, which could impact Serco's future revenues from these contracts. (Financial Times)
Serco is facing a landmark shareholder lawsuit over allegations of overcharging the UK government for electronic tagging of offenders, which could result in financial penalties and reputational damage. (Financial Times)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 12 Jul 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Serco Group stock?
Serco Group (SRP) has a market cap of £2.1B as of July 18, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Serco Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Serco Group (SRP) stock is 51.41 as of July 18, 2025.
Does Serco Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Serco Group (SRP) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 18, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.0416 and the yield is 1.97%. Serco Group has a payout ratio of 86.88% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Serco Group dividend payment date?
The next Serco Group (SRP) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Serco Group ?
Serco Group (SRP) has a beta rating of 0.39. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.