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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
Business services
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
2,639
Headquarters
Website
Softcat Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£3.2B
24.49
£0.66
0.67
£0.48
2.95%
Price and volume
Market cap
£3.2B
Beta
0.67
52-week high
£19.60
52-week low
£14.27
Average daily volume
400K
Dividend rate
£0.48
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.387
Quick ratio
0.994
Long term debt to equity
9.124
Total debt to equity
10.387
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
40.56%
Interest coverage (TTM)
87.95%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
183.248
Gross margin (TTM)
33.89%
Net profit margin (TTM)
9.12%
Operating margin (TTM)
12.35%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
25.36%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£550,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
11.41%
Return on equity (TTM)
41.77%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
24.486
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.22
Price to book
9.56
Price to tangible book (TTM)
10.18
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
25.795
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.88%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.628
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.95%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
51.50%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
11.45%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
10.60%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
9.36%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
6.18%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
15.26%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
7.03%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-23.12%
What the Analysts think about Softcat
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Softcat stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Softcat raised its full-year operating profit growth forecast to the low double-digit range after reporting H1 FY25 revenue up 16.8% to £545.6 m and operating profit up 10.4% to £73.7 m, underscoring strong momentum and market share gains (Reuters).
Softcat acquired Oakland Group Services Ltd for an initial £8 m to bolster its data, automation and AI consultancy capabilities, enhancing its service offerings in a high-growth segment of the IT services market (Investegate).
Cash conversion improved to 110.9% and the group ended H1 FY25 debt-free with £141 m in cash, supporting a 4.7% interim dividend increase and providing financial flexibility for strategic investments (Investing.com).
Gross profit margin declined to 14.6% from 15.6% and operating profit margin slipped to 4.9% from 5.3% in H1 FY25, reflecting pressure from higher-volume, lower-margin transactions that may constrain future profitability (Investing.com).
JPMorgan placed Softcat on ‘negative catalyst watch’, warning that FY25 EBIT growth was driven by lumpy, one-off large contracts that may not recur, posing downside risk to FY26 earnings forecasts (Sharecast).
A CBI survey reported UK services firms face falling activity, weaker confidence, and persistent cost pressures, indicating a challenging macro environment that could dampen demand for Softcat’s IT infrastructure services (Reuters).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 4 Oct 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Softcat stock?
Softcat (SCT) has a market cap of £3.2B as of October 30, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Softcat stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Softcat (SCT) stock is 24.49 as of October 30, 2025.
Does Softcat stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Softcat (SCT) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 30, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.479 and the yield is 2.95%. Softcat has a payout ratio of 40.56% 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 0.67. 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.