The historical data trend for Softcat's Buyback Yield % 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.
LSE:SCT vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Softcat's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Softcat Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Softcat's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Softcat's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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 (LSE:SCT) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.59 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Softcat ranks #205 out of 729 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is Softcat's Buyback Yield % too high?
Softcat's current Buyback Yield % is 0.59. Based on the distribution chart, Softcat ranks #205 out of 729 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Softcat has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Softcat's Buyback Yield % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Softcat ranks #205 out of 729 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Softcat in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Hardware company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors. Softcat's current Buyback Yield % is 0.59. 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 (LSE:SCT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £25.99, compared to a current price of £18.84 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.59. Softcat's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Softcat (LSE:SCT), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.59 as of Jul. 11, 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 (LSE:SCT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Softcat stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £18.84 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £25.99.
GuruFocus considers Softcat to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SCT:
Buyback Yield %: 0.59
GF Value™: £25.99 vs. price of £18.84 (27.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SCT 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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