Croma Security Solutions Group PLC

What Croma Security Solutions Group PLC does

Croma Security Solutions Group PLC is a UK-based, AIM-listed (ticker: CSSG) total security solutions provider headquartered in Whiteley, Hampshire. Established in 1970, the group operates through a distributed network of more than 17 locksmith branches and 4 fire and security locations across the United Kingdom, delivering intruder alarm systems, CCTV, fire detection, and specialist locksmith services to both residential and commercial customers. The business is organised around several sub-brands, including Croma Locksmiths, Croma Fire and Security, Croma Security Systems, and acquired entities such as Southern Security Services Limited (acquired March 2026). Its underlying technology is largely conventional electronic security hardware integrated with monitoring and maintenance services, with no disclosed proprietary software platform.

The group's revenue model is built on professional services delivery via its branch network, supplemented by a disciplined roll-up acquisition strategy funded from existing cash reserves. The group employs 501-1,000 staff and has completed more than 10 acquisitions over its history. In June 2023, the company divested its lower-margin manned-guarding subsidiary Vigilant Security Scotland for £6.5 million and executed a concurrent share buy-back from former directors, refocusing the portfolio on higher-margin locks and electronic security operations. The more recent March 2026 acquisition of Poole-based Southern Security Services for £550,000 added £1.04 million of revenue and £130,000 of EBITDA, illustrating the small-tuck-in scale of the current M&A cadence.

Ownership is concentrated: CEO Roberto Michele Fiorentino holds approximately 29.28% of shares (4,031,090 shares including related parties), with insider/related ownership around 75%, Liontrust Investment Partners at 9.90%, and Russell Long at 8.40%. The market capitalisation is approximately £10 million (December 2025), declining to £9.64 million by April 2026. Disclosed narrative metrics point to roughly 10% year-on-year revenue growth and 45% EPS growth on stable EBIT margins. The group is UK-only, pursues no enterprise software or AI strategy, and competes primarily on branch density, local service reputation, and acquisition-led scale.

Name

Croma Security Solutions Group PLC

Legal name

Croma Security Solutions Group PLC

Website

https://cssgplc.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Croma Security Solutions Group PLC is a UK AIM-listed security services group operating 17+ locksmith branches and 4 fire and security locations, delivering intruder alarms, CCTV, fire detection, and locksmith services to residential and commercial customers across the United Kingdom via multiple sub-brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162), Locksmiths (561622)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Alarm Monitoring (Burglar/Intrusion) (BPAKAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Alarm Response & Dispatch/Guard Response Services (HSAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Intruder alarm systems
• Fire detection services
• Locksmith services
• CCTV security systems
• Electronic security installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Whitley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Security Services: Provides electronic security and specialist locksmith services to commercial and residential customers through Croma Locksmiths and Croma Fire and Security segments
2. Acquisition Integration: Acquired Southern Security Services Limited generating £1.04m revenue and £130k EBITDA for year to 31 December 2025

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Croma Security Solutions Group PLC designs, installs, and maintains electronic security systems (intruder alarms, CCTV), fire detection and alarm systems, and specialist locksmith services for residential and commercial customers across the United Kingdom. Service delivery is conducted through wholly-owned subsidiaries operating a national branch network of locksmith and fire/security locations.

Product overview

Croma Security Solutions Group PLC is a UK-based total security solutions provider offering a portfolio of integrated security, fire, and locksmith services through its group of companies. The company operates through distinct sub-brands including Croma Locksmiths (locksmith services and key cutting), Croma Fire and Security (fire detection and security systems including intruder alarms and CCTV), and acquired entities such as Southern Security Services Limited. The group maintains 17+ locksmith branches and 4 fire and security locations across the UK, providing coverage to both residential and commercial customers through a network of branches advertising systems services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Croma Security Systems Electronic security systems including intruder alarm systems and CCTV cameras for comprehensive property protection, delivered to residential and commercial customers through Croma's fire and security branch locations.
• Croma Fire Services Fire detection and alarm services for property safety and compliance, delivered to residential and commercial customers.
• Croma Locksmith Services Locksmith services offering key cutting and related security solutions for residential and commercial customers, delivered through the group's national locksmith branch network.

Quantifiable outcome

• EPS increased by 45% over the last year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• iLOQ Oy: Finnish provider of digital and mobile-access locking solutions. Strategic partner to Croma but also a potential competitor as its self-powered digital locks could displace traditional mechanical locksmith service revenue.

Broad incumbents

• G4S / Allied Universal UK: Global security services firm (now part of Allied Universal) operating manned security and electronic security solutions across the UK. Overlaps with Croma's former manned guarding business and continues to compete for integrated security contracts.
• Verisure UK: European leader in professionally monitored intruder alarms and security solutions, with significant UK operations. Verisure's subscription-based monitored alarm model directly overlaps with Croma's electronic security services for residential customers.
• Securitas UK: Swedish-headquartered global security services provider with substantial UK operations across guarding, electronic security, and fire & safety. Comparable to Croma in the electronic security and fire detection segments, but at dramatically greater scale.
• Mitie Security: Major UK facilities management and security services group. Mitie provides manned guarding, electronic security, and fire safety services to enterprise clients, representing a much larger incumbent competing for the same commercial security contracts Croma targets.
• ADT UK (Johnson Controls): One of the UK's largest monitored security and intruder alarm providers, owned by Johnson Controls. ADT serves residential and commercial customers with intruder alarms, CCTV, and smart home security, representing a scaled incumbent competing in Croma's core markets.

Direct peers

• LockRite Locksmiths: UK national locksmith franchise network providing locksmith services, lock fitting, and security upgrades to residential and commercial customers. Direct competitor in the same branch-based locksmith service category as Croma.
• Keytek Locksmiths: UK-wide network of locksmith branches offering 24/7 lock services, key cutting, and security upgrades to residential and commercial customers. Closely comparable to Croma Locksmiths in service mix and branch-based distribution.
• Banham Group: London-based locksmith and security solutions provider with a long UK heritage. Banham offers key cutting, lock installation, intruder alarms, CCTV, and access control to residential and commercial customers, directly comparable to Croma's combined locksmith + fire/security offering.

Regional players

• First Security (FGH Security): UK-based security services provider offering manned guarding, keyholding, and electronic security to commercial customers. Comparable to Croma's commercial security services though with a different geographic and service mix focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A7 records

Investments

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