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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Scout Security's pretax income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-10.51 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-11.14 Mil.
Scout Security's pretax margin was -2,653.28%.
During the past 8 years, Scout Security's highest Pretax Margin was -50.98%. The lowest was -1175.32%. And the median was -173.85%.
During the past 8 years, Scout Security's highest Pretax Margin was -50.98%. The lowest was -1175.32%. And the median was -173.85%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Scout Security Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scout Security's Pre-Tax Income 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: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Scout Security's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Scout Security's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scout Security's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income 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$-11.14 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Scout Security (ASX:SCT) has a Pre-Tax Income of A$-11.14 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Scout Security and its competitors.
Is Scout Security's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Scout Security's current Pre-Tax Income is A$-11.14 Mil.
How does Scout Security's Pre-Tax Income compare to ALLE and MSA?
Scout Security's Pre-Tax Income of A$-11.14 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 Pre-Tax Income for a Business Services company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Scout Security and its competitors. Scout Security's current Pre-Tax Income is A$-11.14 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scout Security stock overvalued right now?
Scout Security (ASX:SCT) has a current Pre-Tax Income of A$-11.14 Mil. The current Pre-Tax Income is A$-11.14 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Scout Security (ASX:SCT), the current Pre-Tax Income is A$-11.14 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 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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