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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
26.53
£0.62
0.66
£0.48
2.89%
Price and volume
Market cap
£3.3B
Beta
0.66
52-week high
£19.60
52-week low
£14.27
Average daily volume
334K
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)
26.53
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.179
Price to book
11.81
Price to tangible book (TTM)
12.4
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
28.161
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.55%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
58.88%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.89%
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 reported a 19.3% increase in gross invoiced income for the first half of fiscal year 2025, leading to an upgraded full-year operating profit forecast. (Investing.com)
The company achieved a 12% rise in pretax profit to £76.7 million in the six months ending January 31, 2025, indicating strong financial health. (Morningstar)
Softcat's gross profit per customer increased to £43.1k from £38.9k, reflecting enhanced customer engagement and sales effectiveness. (Investing.com)
Despite reporting 'another record year,' Softcat's shares dropped 11% due to revenue falling short of market forecasts. (Sharecast.com)
The company's hardware segment experienced a 24% year-on-year revenue decline, impacting overall revenue performance. (Financial News)
JPMorgan maintained an 'Underweight' rating on Softcat, citing concerns over high valuation despite solid performance. (Investing.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 11 Jul 2025.
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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 15, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Softcat stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Softcat (SCT) stock is 26.53 as of July 15, 2025.
Does Softcat stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Softcat (SCT) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 15, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.479 and the yield is 2.89%. 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.