Allegion plc (NYSE: ALLE)

Sector: Industrials Industry: Security & Protection Services CIK: 0001579241
Market Cap 14.00 Bn
P/B 6.77
P/E 21.75
P/S 3.44
ROIC (Qtr) 17.06
Div Yield % 0.63
Rev 1y % (Qtr) 9.26
Total Debt (Qtr) 1.98 Bn
Debt/Equity (Qtr) 0.96
Add ratio to table...

About

Allegion plc, a company with over a century of experience, operates as a leading global provider of security products and solutions, with its ticker symbol ALLE. The company's operations span across two primary segments, Allegion Americas and Allegion International, with a presence in over 30 countries worldwide. This extensive reach is a testament to Allegion's commitment to delivering security solutions that cater to diverse markets and customer needs. Allegion's primary business activities revolve around the provision of security products and...

Read more

Investment thesis

Bull case

  • Healthy cash reserves of 356.20M provide 1781x coverage of short-term debt 200000, demonstrating strong liquidity position and minimal refinancing risk.
  • Operating cash flow of 783.80M provides strong 26.30x coverage of stock compensation 29.80M, indicating sustainable incentive practices.
  • Robust free cash flow of 685.70M exceeds capital expenditure of 98.10M by 6.99x, indicating strong organic growth funding capability.
  • Operating cash flow of 783.80M fully covers other non-current liabilities 420.80M by 1.86x, showing strong long-term stability.
  • Operating cash flow of 783.80M provides solid 1.04x coverage of current liabilities 755.40M, showing strong operational health.

Bear case

  • Operating cash flow of 783.80M barely covers its investment activities of (685.50M), with a coverage ratio of -1.14, indicating heavy reliance on external financing for growth which may not be sustainable in a tighter credit environment.
  • Operating cash flow of 783.80M provides thin coverage of dividend payments of (175.30M) with a -4.47 ratio, suggesting potential dividend sustainability issues if operational performance deteriorates.
  • Cash reserves of 356.20M provide limited coverage of acquisition spending of (592.20M), which is -0.60x, suggesting aggressive expansion might strain liquidity if market conditions deteriorate.
  • Free cash flow of 685.70M represents just -13.45x of debt issuance (51M), suggesting concerning reliance on leverage rather than internal cash generation for growth.
  • Operating cash flow of 783.80M is outpaced by equity issuance of (56.40M) (-13.90 ratio), indicating concerning reliance on equity markets for funding operations.

Statement, Business Segments Breakdown of Revenue (2025)

Product and Service Breakdown of Revenue (2025)

Peer comparison

Companies in the Security & Protection Services
S.No. Ticker Company Market Cap P/E P/S Total Debt (Qtr)
1 ALLE Allegion plc 14.00 Bn 21.75 3.44 1.98 Bn
2 MSA MSA Safety Inc 7.99 Bn 374.33 5.71 0.63 Bn
3 BCO Brinks Co 6.24 Bn 112.89 1.74 4.32 Bn
4 BRC Brady Corp 4.99 Bn 38.51 4.29 0.18 Bn
5 ADT ADT Inc. 4.95 Bn -9.23 1.68 7.81 Bn
6 CXW CoreCivic, Inc. 2.04 Bn 18.69 0.98 1.04 Bn
7 GEO Geo Group Inc 2.02 Bn 8.48 0.80 1.63 Bn
8 NSSC Napco Security Technologies, Inc 1.57 Bn 33.18 8.19 0.01 Bn

Industry comparisons

Current Valuation Value Ind Avg Percentile
EV to Assets EV to Assets 3.02 1.53
EV to Cash from Ops. EV/CFO 20.14 15.25
EV to Debt EV to Debt 7.97 44.60
EV to EBIT EV/EBIT 18.16 8.47
EV to EBITDA EV/EBITDA 15.90 14.35
EV to Free Cash Flow [EV/FCF] EV/FCF 23.02 28.03
EV to Market Cap EV to Market Cap 1.13 0.95
EV to Revenue EV/Rev 3.88 2.53
Price to Book Value [P/B] P/B 6.77 3.48
Price to Earnings [P/E] P/E 21.75 32.21
Dividend Metrics Value Ind Avg Percentile
Dividend Coverage Ratio Div Coverage (Qtr) 3.67 106.48
Dividend Payout Ratio % Div Payout % (Qtr) 13.60 25.28
Dividend per Basic Share Div per Share (Qtr) 1.02 0.36
FCF Dividend Payout Ratio % FCF Div Payout % (Qtr) 12.80 7.91
Interest Coverage Int. cover (Qtr) 8.61 -11.72
Growth Metrics Value Ind Avg Percentile
Capex Growth (1y) % Capex 1y % (Qtr) -6.51 -7.19
Cash and Equivalents Growth (1y) % Cash & Equiv 1y % (Qtr) -29.30 23.04
Dividend Growth (1y) % Div 1y % (Qtr) -46.88 -3.73
EBIAT Growth (1y) % EBIAT 1y % (Qtr) 6.38 35.26
EBITDA Growth (1y) % EBITDA 1y % (Qtr) 10.34 87.34
EBIT Growth (1y) % EBIT 1y % (Qtr) 8.57 29.11
EBT Growth (1y) % EBT 1y % (Qtr) 9.96 41.98
EPS Growth (1y) % EPS 1y % (Qtr) 9.20 37.27
FCF Growth (1y) % FCF 1y % (Qtr) 17.64 -41.16
Gross Profit Growth (1y) % Gross Profit 1y % (Qtr) 10.18 7.42
Liquidity Ratios Value Ind Avg Percentile
Asset Utilization Ratio Asset Util Ratio (Qtr) 0.78 0.71
Cash Payout Ratio Cash Payout (Qtr) 0.20 0.05
Cash Ratio Cash Ratio (Qtr) 0.47 1.61
Current Ratio Curr Ratio (Qtr) 1.84 3.37
Debt to Equity Ratio Debt/Equity (Qtr) 0.96 1.13
Interest Cover Ratio Int Coverage (Qtr) 8.61 -11.72
Times Interest Earned Times Interest Earned (Qtr) 8.61 -11.72
Profitability Value Ind Avg Percentile
EBITDA Margin % EBITDA Margin % (Qtr) 24.70 -5.57
EBIT Margin % EBIT Margin % (Qtr) 21.38 -15.45
EBT Margin % EBT Margin % (Qtr) 18.89 -14.45
Gross Margin % Gross Margin % (Qtr) 45.20 38.13
Net Profit Margin % Net Margin % (Qtr) 15.80 -16.17