Scout Security (ASX:SCT) Retained Earnings: A$-45.03 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


What is Scout Security Retained Earnings?

Scout Security ASX:SCT Retained Earnings is A$-45.03 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Scout Security's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-45.03 Mil.

Scout Security's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2024 (A$-33.89 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$-34.52 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2025 (A$-34.52 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$-45.03 Mil).

Scout Security's annual retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 (A$-28.66 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (A$-32.26 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2024 (A$-32.26 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$-34.52 Mil).

Scout Security  (ASX:SCT) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

Scout Security Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scout Security's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Scout Security Retained Earnings Chart

Scout Security Annual Data
Trend Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -20.83 -24.12 -28.66 -32.26 -34.52

Scout Security Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Retained Earnings 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 -30.72 -32.26 -33.89 -34.52 -45.03

Scout Security Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Retained Earnings →
What does a Retained Earnings of A$-45.03 Mil mean?
Scout Security (ASX:SCT) has a Retained Earnings of A$-45.03 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Scout Security and its competitors.
Is Scout Security's Retained Earnings too high?
Scout Security's current Retained Earnings is A$-45.03 Mil.
How does Scout Security's Retained Earnings compare to ALLE and MSA?
Scout Security's Retained Earnings of A$-45.03 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 Retained Earnings for a Business Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Retained Earnings 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 Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Scout Security and its competitors. Scout Security's current Retained Earnings is A$-45.03 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scout Security stock overvalued right now?
Scout Security (ASX:SCT) has a current Retained Earnings of A$-45.03 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is A$-45.03 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Scout Security (ASX:SCT), the current Retained Earnings is A$-45.03 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.