Security and life safety businesses combine two things buyers love: contracted recurring revenue and essential, code-driven demand. From alarm monitoring to commercial access control and fire systems, the sector has drawn steady interest from acquirers building essential services platforms.
Recurring monthly revenue is king
Buyers value security companies heavily on their recurring monthly revenue, or RMR. Monitoring, inspection and service contracts create a predictable base that installation work builds on. The higher the share of contracted recurring revenue, the stronger the valuation.
What buyers evaluate
- RMR quality, including contract terms and attrition.
- Commercial versus residential mix, with commercial accounts often valued for stability.
- Fire and life safety inspection work that is required by code.
- Integration capabilities in access control, video and networked systems.
- Technician licensing and certifications.
Where security fits
Security increasingly sits alongside other essential trades in multi-service platforms, particularly in commercial facilities where one provider can handle fire, security, electrical and mechanical work. That convergence gives owners more potential buyers than ever.
Our approach
ALLPRO is not a broker. We work on the buy side for 75+ of the best acquirers in essential services and are paid by them, never by the seller. Across 140+ investments, we have learned how different buyers value recurring revenue, and we use that knowledge to put owners in front of the partners who will pay the most.
If you run a security or life safety company with a solid recurring base, a confidential conversation is the best way to understand your options.