Sentry Technology Corp
Sentry Technology Corp. designs, manufactures, markets, and services closed circuit television (CCTV), library patron self service, and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions, as well as EAS security systems. It offers SentryVision SmartTrack, a traveling video system that transmit images from a PTZ camera mounted on a carriage that travels along a rail mounted to the ceiling of any faci… Read more
Sentry Technology Corp (SKVY) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of March 2014: $-4.88 Million USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Sentry Technology Corp (SKVY) has net assets worth $-4.88 Million USD as of March 2014.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($2.64 Million) and total liabilities ($7.52 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $-4.88 Million |
| % of Total Assets | -184.78% |
| Annual Growth Rate | N/A |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | -186.22% |
| Growth Volatility | 52.66 |
Sentry Technology Corp - Net Assets Trend (2000–2013)
This chart illustrates how Sentry Technology Corp's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Sentry Technology Corp (2000–2013)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Sentry Technology Corp from 2000 to 2013.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-12-31 | $-4.65 Million | -14.74% |
| 2012-12-31 | $-4.05 Million | +27.04% |
| 2011-12-31 | $-5.55 Million | -52.71% |
| 2010-12-31 | $-3.63 Million | -17.45% |
| 2009-12-31 | $-3.10 Million | -75.85% |
| 2008-12-31 | $-1.76 Million | -69.56% |
| 2007-12-31 | $-1.04 Million | -155.07% |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.89 Million | -50.89% |
| 2005-12-31 | $3.84 Million | -28.79% |
| 2004-12-31 | $5.39 Million | +4412.00% |
| 2003-12-31 | $-125.00K | +72.28% |
| 2002-12-31 | $-451.00K | -115.60% |
| 2001-12-31 | $2.89 Million | -19.36% |
| 2000-12-31 | $3.58 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Sentry Technology Corp's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 5806900000.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2013)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | $196.00K | % |
| Other Components | $51.75 Million | % |
| Total Equity | $-6.13 Million | 100.00% |
Sentry Technology Corp Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Sentry Technology Corp ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
SPO Global Inc
PINK:SPOM
|
$4.60 |
|
Itokk Inc
PINK:IKTO
|
$4.62 |
|
KYN Capital Group Inc
PINK:KYNC
|
$4.62 |
|
Amarantus Bioscience Holdings Inc
PINK:AMBS
|
$4.62 |
|
Macau Capital Investments Inc
PINK:MCIM
|
$4.51 |
|
Coal Asia Holdings Inc
PSE:COAL
|
$4.43 |
|
SEEEN PLC
LSE:SEEN
|
$4.40 |
|
Adams Plc
LSE:ADA
|
$4.21 |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Sentry Technology Corp's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2012 to 2013, total equity changed from -5,628,000 to -6,126,000, a change of -498,000.
- Net loss of 689,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 191,000.
Equity Change Factors (2012 to 2013)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-689.00K | -11.25% |
| Other Changes | $191.00K | +3.12% |
| Total Change | $- | % |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Sentry Technology Corp's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-12-31 | $0.04 | $0.00 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $0.02 | $0.00 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $0.01 | $0.00 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $-0.04 | $0.00 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $-0.04 | $0.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $-0.03 | $0.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $-0.03 | $0.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Sentry Technology Corp utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 0.00%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -10.48%
- • Asset Turnover: 2.32x
- • Equity Multiplier: 0.00x
- Recent ROE (0.00%) is below the historical average (0.14%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0.71% | 0.19% | 1.36x | 2.82x | $-403.50K |
| 2010 | 0.00% | -15.44% | 1.85x | 0.00x | $-1.01 Million |
| 2011 | 0.00% | -23.07% | 2.26x | 0.00x | $-1.27 Million |
| 2012 | 0.00% | 21.06% | 2.09x | 0.00x | $2.07 Million |
| 2013 | 0.00% | -10.48% | 2.32x | 0.00x | $-76.40K |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Sentry Technology Corp's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Security & Protection Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Security & Protection Services
- Average net assets among peers: $15,303,325,457
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -13.10%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentry Technology Corp (SKVY) | $-4.88 Million | 0.71% | N/A | $4.54 |
| Airborne Security & Protective Services Inc (ABPR) | $-726.53K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $0.95 |
| ADT Inc (ADT) | $702.90 Million | -10.36% | 2.30x | $3.11 Billion |
| Aether Global Innovations Corp. (AETHF) | $-152.09K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $93.45K |
| Ameriguard Security Services Inc. (AGSS) | $-3.12 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $2.10 Million |
| Allegion PLC (ALLE) | $-55.70 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $12.39 Billion |
| Avante Logixx Inc (ALXXF) | $13.51 Million | -22.42% | 0.86x | $10.92 Million |
| ANTVF (ANTVF) | $254.48 Million | 4.87% | 0.92x | $55.07 Million |
| ASSA ABLOY AB (publ) (ASAZF) | $101.46 Billion | 14.45% | 1.05x | $29.24 Billion |
| Assa Abloy AB (ASAZY) | $50.66 Billion | 17.04% | 0.96x | $13.04 Billion |
| ATWEC Technologies Inc (ATWT) | $1.23 Million | -134.54% | 1.72x | $9.69 |