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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
2,509
Headquarters
Website
Softcat Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£3.2B
25.54
£0.62
0.71
£0.48
3.00%
Price and volume
Market cap
£3.2B
Beta
0.71
52-week high
£19.60
52-week low
£14.27
Average daily volume
255K
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)
25.538
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.06
Price to book
11.4
Price to tangible book (TTM)
11.97
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
27.108
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.69%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.589
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.00%
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 H1 2025 gross profit up 12.1%, operating profit up 10.4%, and revenue up 16.8%, prompting an upgrade to full-year operating profit guidance. (Reuters)
The £8 m acquisition of Oakland Group Services Ltd enhances Softcat’s data management and AI consultancy capabilities, strengthening its position in a high-growth segment of the IT services market. (Reuters)
Interim dividend increased by 4.7% to 8.9 p per share, reflecting strong cash generation and a commitment to shareholder returns. (Reuters)
Softcat trades at a high price-to-earnings ratio of 24.91x, above several peers, which may limit upside if growth expectations are not met. (FT)
UK government plans to cut civil service administrative budgets by 10% by 2028-29, potentially reducing public sector IT spending that is important to Softcat. (Reuters)
Peers such as CDW Corp have missed recent IT services spending forecasts amid weaker corporate budgets, indicating potential softness in enterprise IT demand that could affect Softcat’s revenues. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 2 Sept 2025.
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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 £3.2B as of September 16, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Softcat stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Softcat (SCT) stock is 25.54 as of September 16, 2025.
Does Softcat stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Softcat (SCT) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 16, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.479 and the yield is 3%. 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 0.71. 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.