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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Scout Security's enterprise value is A$6.20 Mil.
Scout Security's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-11.03 Mil. Therefore, Scout Security's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -0.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scout Security's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:SCT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.91 Med: -2.56 Max: -0.56
Current: -0.56
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Scout Security was -0.56. The lowest was -11.91. And the median was -2.56.
ASX:SCT's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 7.78
vs ASX:SCT: -0.56
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Scout Security (ASX:SCT) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Scout Security's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Scout Security's share price for today is A$0.52.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Scout Security's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.713.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Scout Security's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
ASX:SCT vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Scout Security's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Scout Security's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scout Security's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Scout Security's current Enterprise Value is A$6.20 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Scout Security's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-11.03 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.
Scout Security (ASX:SCT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -0.56 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Scout Security.
Is Scout Security's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Scout Security's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.56.
How does Scout Security's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ALLE and MSA?
Scout Security's EV-to-EBITDA of -0.56 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.78, based on 903 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Scout Security. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scout Security's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.56. 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 EV-to-EBITDA of -0.56. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.56. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Scout Security (ASX:SCT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.56 as of Jul. 24, 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 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.
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