Scout Security (ASX:SCT) Cash Flow from Operations: A$-0.73 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Scout Security Cash Flow from Operations?

Scout Security ASX:SCT Cash Flow from Operations is A$-0.73 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Scout Security's Cash Receipts from Operating Activities was A$0.41 Mil. Its Cash Payments was A$-1.08 Mil. Its Dividends Paid was A$0.00 Mil. Its Dividends Received was A$0.00 Mil. Its Interest Paid was A$-0.06 Mil. Its Interest Received was A$0.00 Mil. Its Taxes Refund Paid was A$0.00 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was A$0.00 Mil. In all, Scout Security's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.73 Mil.


Scout Security  (ASX:SCT) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For non-financial companies reported in direct method, cash flow from operations contains eight items:

1. Cash Receipts from Operating Activities:
Cash Receipts from Operating Activities represents cash received from operating activitiies in direct method.

Scout Security's cash receipts from operating activities for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.41 Mil.

2. Cash Payments:
It represents cash flow paid from operating activities in the direct cash flow method.

Scout Security's cash payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-1.08 Mil.

3. Dividends Paid:
It represents dividend paid to the investors in the direct cash flow method.

Scout Security's cash payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.00 Mil.

4. Dividends Received:
It represents dividend received on the investment in the direct cash flow method.

Scout Security's cash payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.00 Mil.

5. Interest Paid:
It represents interest paid on loans, debt or borrowings, in the direct cash flow method.

Scout Security's cash payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.06 Mil.

6. Interest Received:
It represents interest received by the company in the direct cash flow method.

Scout Security's cash payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.00 Mil.

7. Taxes Refund Paid:
It represents tax paid or refund related to operating activities in the direct cash flow method.

Scout Security's cash payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.00 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of cash receipts and cash payments. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

Scout Security's cash flow from others for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.00 Mil.


Scout Security Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


Scout Security Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scout Security's Cash Flow from Operations 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 Cash Flow from Operations Chart

Scout Security Annual Data
Trend Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cash Flow from Operations
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.15 -3.76 -3.44 -1.79 -0.84

Scout Security Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Cash Flow from Operations 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 -1.18 -0.61 -0.83 -0.01 -0.73

Scout Security Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

Scout Security's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

Scout Security's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$-0.73 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Cash Flow from Operations of A$-0.73 Mil mean?
Scout Security (ASX:SCT) has a Cash Flow from Operations of A$-0.73 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Scout Security and its competitors.
Is Scout Security's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Scout Security's current Cash Flow from Operations is A$-0.73 Mil.
How does Scout Security's Cash Flow from Operations compare to ALLE and MSA?
Scout Security's Cash Flow from Operations of A$-0.73 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for a Business Services company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations 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 Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Scout Security and its competitors. Scout Security's current Cash Flow from Operations is A$-0.73 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scout Security stock overvalued right now?
Scout Security (ASX:SCT) has a current Cash Flow from Operations of A$-0.73 Mil. The current Cash Flow from Operations is A$-0.73 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Scout Security (ASX:SCT), the current Cash Flow from Operations is A$-0.73 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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.