Growing Share of Electronic Security Products Is a Long-Term Growth Tailwind for Wide-Moat Allegion
Allegion, a global leader in security products and solutions, was spun off from Ingersoll-Rand in December 2013. No longer forced to compete for capital from a conglomerate parent, Allegion has employed a more robust acquisition strategy to expand its scale, technological capabilities, and product portfolio. At roughly 80% of sales and 90% of segment profitability, the Americas segment is Allegion's largest and strongest business, with a leading position in locks, exit devices, and door controls. The Americas business has been the key driver of Allegion’s stable, industry-leading profitability, which is a testament to the firm’s market position and pricing power. We expect the Americas business to post mid- to high-single-digit organic growth, on average, over the next five years as the segment capitalizes on increased retrofit and upgrade spending across commercial and residential end markets that is driven by the convergence of electronics and mechanical security solutions. The segment’s already strong profit margins should benefit from a mix shift to higher-priced electronics products and operating leverage on increased volume, partially offset by structurally lower profit margins from the acquired access technologies business.