Scout Security (ASX:SCT) Buyback Yield %: -44.61 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


What is Scout Security Buyback Yield %?

Scout Security ASX:SCT Buyback Yield % is -44.61 as of Jul. 02, 2026. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.

Scout Security's current buyback yield was -44.61%.

Scout Security Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scout Security's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Scout Security Buyback Yield % Chart

Scout Security Annual Data
Trend Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Buyback Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -37.17 -3.59 -41.26 -8.64 -11.19

Scout Security Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Buyback Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -8.64 -11.19 -11.19 -7.81

ASX:SCT vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Scout Security's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Scout Security Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Scout Security's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Scout Security's Buyback Yield % falls into.


Scout Security Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Scout Security's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 0.822) / 7.34656
=-11.19%

Scout Security's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 0.82) / 10.50244
=-7.81%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of -44.61 mean?
Scout Security (ASX:SCT) has a Buyback Yield % of -44.61 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Scout Security and its competitors.
Is Scout Security's Buyback Yield % too high?
Scout Security's current Buyback Yield % is -44.61.
How does Scout Security's Buyback Yield % compare to ALLE and MSA?
Scout Security's Buyback Yield % of -44.61 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.08, based on 434 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Scout Security and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scout Security's current Buyback Yield % is -44.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scout Security stock overvalued right now?
Scout Security (ASX:SCT) has a current Buyback Yield % of -44.61. The current Buyback Yield % is -44.61. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Scout Security (ASX:SCT), the current Buyback Yield % is -44.61 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Scout Security Business Description

Address 210 George Street, Level 8, Sydney, WA, AUS, 2000
Scout Security Ltd is an Australian firm that sells the Scout alarm, a self-installed, wireless home security system. Its product includes Scout Hub, Door Panel, Motion Sensor, Access Sensor, Scout Indoor Camera, Scout Video Doorbell, Keypad, Water Sensor, Smart Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector, Glass Break Sensor, and Door Lock. The firm operates in one segment, being home security services in the USA. The Key revenue is derived from the USA. The company operates in the United States and Australia, with the majority of its revenue generated from the United States.