Scout Security (ASX:SCT) Equity-to-Asset: -32.56 (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Scout Security Equity-to-Asset?

Scout Security ASX:SCT Equity-to-Asset is -32.56 as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Scout Security's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-11.27 Mil. Scout Security's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.35 Mil. Therefore, Scout Security's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -32.56.

The historical rank and industry rank for Scout Security's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:SCT' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.56   Med: -1.01   Max: 0.52
Current: -32.56

During the past 8 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Scout Security was 0.52. The lowest was -32.56. And the median was -1.01.

ASX:SCT's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.52 vs ASX:SCT: -32.56

Scout Security  (ASX:SCT) Equity-to-Asset Explanation

Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.

For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.


Scout Security Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Scout Security Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scout Security's Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset Chart

Scout Security Annual Data
Trend Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.02 -1.24 -2.56 -14.69 -22.37

Scout Security Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Equity-to-Asset 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 -13.94 -14.69 -14.63 -22.37 -32.56

ASX:SCT vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Scout Security's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Scout Security's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Scout Security's Equity-to-Asset falls into.



Scout Security Equity-to-Asset Calculation

Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.

Scout Security's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Jun. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-5.571/0.249
=-22.37

Scout Security's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=-11.267/0.346
=-32.56

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Equity-to-Asset →
What does a Equity-to-Asset of -32.56 mean?
Scout Security (ASX:SCT) has a Equity-to-Asset of -32.56 as of Dec. 2025. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Scout Security and its competitors.
Is Scout Security's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Scout Security's current Equity-to-Asset is -32.56.
How does Scout Security's Equity-to-Asset compare to ALLE and MSA?
Scout Security's Equity-to-Asset of -32.56 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Equity-to-Asset for a Business Services company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Business Services companies is 0.52, based on 1,101 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Scout Security and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scout Security's current Equity-to-Asset is -32.56. 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 Equity-to-Asset of -32.56. The current Equity-to-Asset is -32.56. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Scout Security (ASX:SCT), the current Equity-to-Asset is -32.56 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.