- Securitas reported an EBITA of SEK 2.80 billion, surpassing the estimated SEK 2.74 billion.
- The company’s net sales were SEK 38.56 billion, which fell short of the anticipated SEK 39.4 billion.
- Organic revenue growth was 5%, exceeding the forecasted 3.62%.
- Earnings per share (EPS) came in at SEK 2.56.
- The EBITA margin stood at 7.3%.
- Analyst ratings include 6 buys, 4 holds, and 7 sells.
Securitas AB on Smartkarma
Securitas AB has garnered significant analyst coverage on Smartkarma, with Baptista Research publishing a bullish report titled “Securitas AB – Game-Changing Divestments & Profit Acceleration in Motion!”. The report highlights the company’s first-quarter financial results, showcasing both strategic advancements and ongoing challenges. Securitas AB reported a 3% organic growth rate and a 40-basis-point improvement in their operating margin, hitting 6.4%. The company also saw a noteworthy 16% growth in earnings per share (EPS), indicating strong financial momentum despite operational constraints.
A look at Securitas AB Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 3 | |
| Dividend | 4 | |
| Growth | 4 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 3 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.4 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores, Securitas AB shows a promising long-term outlook. With solid scores in Dividend and Growth at 4 each, the company demonstrates strength in rewarding its investors and potential for expansion. In addition, the company’s Resilience score of 3 suggests a certain level of stability in the face of market fluctuations, enhancing investor confidence. While its Value and Momentum scores are slightly lower at 3, indicating room for improvement, the overall outlook remains positive.
Securitas AB, a company specializing in providing security products and services for residential, commercial, and community purposes, operates across multiple continents including Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, and Asia. With a focus on specialized guarding, mobile services, monitoring, as well as consulting and investigations, Securitas plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and protection of various environments worldwide.
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