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Every security business is different. These are the key areas buyers and valuers focus on when assessing what your company is worth.
Recurring revenue from monitored alarm and CCTV contracts is the single most valuable asset in a security business. Buyers pay a premium for predictable, annual recurring revenue with high retention rates.
The number and calibre of SIA-licensed operatives directly affects capacity, compliance and value. BS 7858 vetted, long-tenured teams are scarce, and buyers value businesses with a strong, well-managed workforce.
NSI Gold is the gold standard for systems businesses. SSAIB accreditation signals robust installation and inspection processes. Accredited businesses regularly command 6 to 8 times EBITDA on monitoring contract books.
SIA Approved Contractor Scheme status is essential for serious commercial contracts, particularly manned guarding. It opens doors to corporate and public sector buyers and typically adds around 0.3 to the valuation multiplier.
Concentrated client bases reduce response times and increase operative productivity. Density is a hidden multiplier that acquirers, particularly PE-backed platforms, actively look for when reviewing deals.
Running your own Alarm Receiving Centre adds real strategic value. It secures margins, controls service quality and typically adds around 0.5 to the valuation multiplier for systems businesses.
Businesses that can operate without the owner command significantly higher multiples. If you are still pulling night shifts or fielding alarm call-outs yourself, buyers will discount accordingly.
Corporate, retail and public sector contracts tend to be larger, longer-term and more predictable than residential work. A diversified client base across retail, corporate, events and public sector often supports a higher multiple.
"We do not provide a quick number. We create a private market that reveals what your business is genuinely worth through real buyer competition."Simon Read, Managing Director
