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Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Softcat's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £640 Mil.
Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.
Softcat's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 139.43.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Softcat's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £-1.15.
1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's accounts receivables are being managed.
Softcat's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Net receivables tells us a great deal about the different competitors in the same industry. In competitive industries, some attempt to gain advantage by offering better credit terms, causing increase in sales and receivables.
If company consistently shows lower % Net receivables to gross sales than competitors, then it usually has some kind of competitive advantage which requires further digging.
Average Days Sales Outstanding is a good indicator for measuring a company's sales channel and customers. A company may book great revenue and earnings growth but never receive payment from their customers. This may force a write-off in the future and depress future earnings.
Softcat Accounts Receivable Related Terms
Softcat Accounts Receivable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Softcat's Accounts Receivable can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Softcat (CHIX:SCTL) has a Accounts Receivable of £640 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors.
Is Softcat's Accounts Receivable too high?
Softcat's current Accounts Receivable is £640 Mil. Overall, Softcat has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Softcat's Accounts Receivable compare to SNX and ARW?
Softcat's Accounts Receivable of £640 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accounts Receivable for a Hardware company?
A good Accounts Receivable depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Accounts Receivable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Accounts Receivable mean?
A high Accounts Receivable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors. Softcat's current Accounts Receivable is £640 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Softcat stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Softcat (CHIX:SCTL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £26.08, compared to a current price of £18.55 — trading 28.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Receivable is £640 Mil. Softcat's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Receivable calculated?
Accounts Receivable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Softcat (CHIX:SCTL), the current Accounts Receivable is £640 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Softcat (CHIX:SCTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Softcat stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £18.55 is trading 28.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £26.08.
GuruFocus considers Softcat to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SCTL:
Accounts Receivable: £640 Mil
GF Value™: £26.08 vs. price of £18.55 (28.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SCTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Softcat PLC is an information technology infrastructure and service provider offering software licensing, workplace technology, networking and security, and cloud and data center solutions to corporates, public sector organizations, and small to medium-sized businesses, with the latter being the main business provider. It earns revenue from software, hardware, and services, including its own services, with the majority derived from software products. Its solutions include Workspace, Cyber Security, Networking and Connectivity, Data, Automation and AI, and Hybrid Cloud Solutions. The company serves Small to Medium Businesses, Enterprise, Multinational Services, and the Public Sector including healthcare, education, government, defence, police, and emergency services.
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