Serco Group PLC
Serco Group PLC provides business support services, primarily through government and public sector contracts, generating revenue from service delivery and management solutions.
Business. Serco Group PLC (SRP.L) is a business support services company headquartered in the United Kingdom and listed on the London Stock Exchange. The firm operates within the Industrial & Commercial Services sector, providing business support services on a service-revenue model. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.
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- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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Serco Group PLC (SRP.L) is a business support services company headquartered in the United Kingdom and listed on the London Stock Exchange. The firm operates within the Industrial & Commercial Services sector, providing business support services on a service-revenue model. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.
Serco Group PLC maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.04, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 0.93, suggesting limited short-term liquidity cushion. Free cash flow of 290.6 million GBP supports operational flexibility, but net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 16.67% and a return on assets of 5.21%, which are key indicators of the company's efficiency in generating returns from equity and total assets. These figures should be compared against the industry's preferred metrics to assess relative performance. The operating margin, derived from operating income of 246.3 million GBP on revenue of 4.88 billion GBP, suggests a moderate level of profitability.
Geographically, Serco Group PLC's revenue is concentrated in undisclosed regions, as the input data does not specify geographic exposure. The company's business is segmented into undisclosed segments, with no specific details provided on the contribution of each segment to total revenue. This lack of detail limits the ability to assess the diversification of revenue streams.
The company's growth trajectory is expected to be modest, with no specific numeric deltas provided for the current or next fiscal year. Historical revenue data indicates a stable revenue base, but the absence of forward-looking guidance makes it difficult to assess future growth potential. Analysts have provided a mean price target of 305.80 GBP and a median price target of 339.50 GBP, reflecting a range of expectations.
Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk, as indicated by the current ratio and negative net cash position. The company's dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential identified. However, the presence of long-term debt of 909.3 million GBP introduces credit risk, particularly if interest rates rise or the company's credit rating is downgraded.
Recent events, including filings and transcripts, are not detailed in the input data, limiting the ability to assess the company's recent performance and strategic direction. The absence of specific events does not preclude the need for ongoing monitoring of the company's financial and operational developments.
- Serco Group PLC has a moderate debt-to-equity ratio of 1.04, indicating a balanced capital structure.
- The company's return on equity of 16.67% suggests strong profitability relative to its equity base.
- Liquidity is constrained, with a current ratio of 0.93 and negative net cash after subtracting total debt.
- Analysts have provided a wide range of price targets, from 140.00 GBP to 385.00 GBP, indicating varied expectations for the company's future performance.
- The company's growth trajectory is uncertain due to the lack of specific numeric deltas for the current and next fiscal years.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 0,18 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 5,0B GBP |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 289,5M GBP |
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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Physical assets
6 tracked| Asset | Type | Commodity | Country | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAMNAVOE | Vessel | — | North Sea, United Kingdom | Manager |
| HJALTLAND | Vessel | — | North Sea, Scotland (South Shetland Ils.) Waypoint | Manager |
| HROSSEY | Vessel | — | North Sea | Manager |
| SD NORTHERN RIVER | Vessel | — | East Atlantic Ocean (Africa) | Manager |
| SD TEESDALE | Vessel | — | — | Manager |
| SD VICTORIA | Vessel | — | English Channel | Manager |
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- Serco Group PLC Market data — financials · 2026-05-29
- Serco Group PLC Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-29
- Serco Group PLC Market data — ESG · 2026-05-29
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Leadership
- Mark Winston IrwinChief Executive Officer, Executive Director