Softcat (CHIX:SCTL) Cash per Share: £1.04 (As of Jan. 2026)

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CHIX:SCTL Softcat PLC CHIX:SCTL
82 GF Score
Price £20.32
GF Value £26.03
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Softcat Cash per Share?

Softcat CHIX:SCTL -0.49% 82 Cash per Share is £1.04 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SCTL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of £26.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Softcat's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £1.04.

Softcat  (CHIX:SCTl) Cash per Share Explanation

Cash per Share represents the liquidity of a compant's assets. A high level of Cash per Share suggests that there's enough money on hand for a company to cover any emergencies and that the company has adequate money to reinvest its business or pay dividends to investors. However, if the ratio is too high, it can also suggeust the inefficiency of management for not making a full usage of the cash.

Softcat Cash per Share Related Terms

Softcat Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Softcat's Cash per Share 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 Cash per Share Chart

Softcat Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Cash per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.51 0.49 0.62 0.80 0.91

Softcat Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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Softcat Cash per Share Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's available cash, including easy to liquidate short-term investment, to its total number of shares outstanding. The result indicates the percentage of a company's share price that is available to spend on company's activities, such as strengthening the business, paying down the debt and making dividend payment to shareholders. It's a reliable indicator of a company's financial health.

Softcat's Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=182.282/199
=0.91

Softcat's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=206.011/198
=1.04

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash per Share →
What does a Cash per Share of £1.04 mean?
Softcat (CHIX:SCTL) has a Cash per Share of £1.04 as of Jan. 2026. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Softcat and its competitors.
Is Softcat's Cash per Share too high?
Softcat's current Cash per Share is £1.04. Overall, Softcat has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Softcat's Cash per Share compare to SNX and ARW?
Softcat's Cash per Share of £1.04 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 Cash per Share for a Hardware company?
A good Cash per Share depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Cash per Share 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 Cash per Share mean?
A high Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Softcat and its competitors. Softcat's current Cash per Share is £1.04. 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 £26.03, compared to a current price of £20.32 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash per Share is £1.04. Softcat's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash per Share calculated?
Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Softcat (CHIX:SCTL), the current Cash per Share is £1.04 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 £20.32 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £26.03. GuruFocus considers Softcat to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SCTL:

  • Cash per Share: £1.04
  • GF Value™: £26.03 vs. price of £20.32 (21.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges SCT:UKSF5:Germany
Address Fieldhouse Lane, Solar House, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, GBR, SL7 1LW
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.
82GF Score

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