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About Softcat
Founded in 1993, Softcat PLC is a provider of IT infrastructure products and services. Operating primarily in the technology sector, the company offers comprehensive solutions in areas such as software licensing, client computing, data center infrastructure, and networking and security. Softcat caters to both the corporate and public sectors, enhancing IT environments for a diverse client base.
Ticker
£SCT
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
IT Services
Headquarters
Employees
2,509
ISIN
GB00BYZDVK82
Website
Softcat Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£3.3B
26.19
£0.62
0.66
£0.48
2.93%
Price and volume
Market cap
£3.3B
Beta
0.66
52-week high
£19.60
52-week low
£14.27
Average daily volume
343K
Dividend rate
£0.48
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.511
Quick ratio
1.404
Long term debt to equity
8.869
Total debt to equity
10.087
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
42.38%
Interest coverage (TTM)
177.50%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
163.737
Gross margin (TTM)
42.40%
Net profit margin (TTM)
12.04%
Operating margin (TTM)
15.46%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
25.32%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£410,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
13.62%
Return on equity (TTM)
47.63%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
26.194
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.138
Price to book
11.63
Price to tangible book (TTM)
12.21
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
27.805
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.60%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
58.88%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.93%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
10.75%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
10.64%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
9.87%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
7.01%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
7.56%
What the Analysts think about Softcat
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Softcat stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Softcat's operating profit increased by 10.4% to £73.7 million in the six months ended January 2025, driven by rising demand for AI and automation services. (lse.co.uk)
The company maintains a strong financial position with £158.5 million in cash and no debt, providing flexibility for future investments and growth. (research-tree.com)
Softcat's Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) stands at 39.4%, significantly outperforming the industry average of 3.1%, indicating efficient use of capital. (alphaspread.com)
Softcat's revenue declined from £985 million in 2023 to £963 million in 2024, suggesting potential challenges in maintaining top-line growth. (fidelity.co.uk)
The company's operating profit to gross profit margin decreased from 37.7% in FY2023 to 36.9% in FY2024, indicating rising operational costs. (research-tree.com)
Softcat's effective tax rate increased to 25.3% in FY2024 from 21.0% in FY2023, potentially impacting net profitability. (research-tree.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 9 Jun 2025.
Softcat Financial Performance
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Softcat Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Softcat stock?
Softcat (SCT) has a market cap of £3.3B as of July 04, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Softcat stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Softcat (SCT) stock is 26.19 as of July 04, 2025.
Does Softcat stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Softcat (SCT) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 04, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.479 and the yield is 2.93%. Softcat has a payout ratio of 42.38% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Softcat dividend payment date?
The next Softcat (SCT) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Softcat?
Softcat (SCT) has a beta rating of 0.66. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.