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Softcat plc(SCT)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward65Moderate
Risk23Low
📊75%Data
2.6% dividend yield · Revenue growing 84% YoY
SCT
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
Softcat plc | Technology
Quality Compounder
Market Cap:2.23Bn
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Reward Rating
65
Moderate
Top 50% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
23
Low
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 1762p.

What is Softcat plc?

Softcat plc operates as a value-added IT reseller and IT infrastructure solutions provider in the United Kingdom.

SCT · Verdict

Solid reward · low risk

SCT scores well on balance sheet and valuation with no major weaknesses flagged in the model.

Based on 88% data coverage

SCT · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 5

  • Balance sheet90/100

    Interest covered 88.0×

  • Valuation87/100

    P/E 16.1× · PEG 1.61

  • Cash flow76/100

    9% free-cash-flow margin

  • Growth70/100

    Rev +10.6% CAGR · earnings +6.4%

  • Volatility65/100

    Above average

No major weaknesses flagged.

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Softcat plc?

Softcat plc operates as a value-added IT reseller and IT infrastructure solutions provider in the United Kingdom. The company advices, procures, designs, implements, and manages technology, such as hybrid infrastructure, workplace technology, cyber security, networking and connectivity, data, automation, and AI for businesses and public sector organizations. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Technology sector, with a market capitalisation of 2.23B, and a P/E ratio of 17.2x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 Profitability
Adequate profitability with some margin variability in recent periods.
⚠️ Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
💸 Valuation
Currently trading below intrinsic value estimates, suggesting upside potential.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (65)

The scoring profile indicates moderate reward potential, with valuation and growth as the leading contributors. Risk indicators are low, suggesting a relatively contained downside profile.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorTechnology
Market Cap2.23B
P/E Ratio17.197
Dividend Yield2.57%
52 Week High1914.7502
52 Week Low1083
Last AnnualJuly
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding196M
No. of Employees2,768
IndustryElectronics & Computer Distribution
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.621
CurrencyGBX
Websitewww.softcat.com
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