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Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Allegion plc is a leading global provider of security products and solutions for business and domestic purposes. It came into existence on Dec 1, 2013, as a stand-alone public company, after Ingersoll-Rand plc separated its commercial and residential security businesses. Exiting 2024, the company had an employee base of 14,400 people.
ALLE is a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock, with a Value Style Score of B and VGM Score of B. Shares are currently trading at a forward P/E of 16.2X for the current fiscal year compared to the Security and Safety Services industry's P/E of 19.2X. Additionally, ALLE has a PEG Ratio of 3.9 and a Price/Cash Flow ratio of 14X. Value investors should also note ALLE's Price/Sales ratio of 2.9X.
Value investors don't just pay attention to a company's valuation ratios; positive earnings play a crucial role, too. Three analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.11 to $7.73 per share. ALLE has an average earnings surprise of 9.9%.
Investors should take the time to consider ALLE for their portfolios due to its solid Zacks Ranks, notable earnings and valuation metrics, and impressive Value and VGM Style Scores.
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