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Softcat's change in receivables for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £-127 Mil. It means Softcat's Accounts Receivable
increased by £127 Mil
from Jul. 2025 to Jan. 2026 .
Softcat's change in receivables for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 was £-199 Mil. It means Softcat's Accounts Receivable
increased by £199 Mil
from Jul. 2024 to Jul. 2025 .
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 Receivable are being managed.
Softcat's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 139.43.
In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Apple Inc's Accounts Receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Softcat's liquidation value for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was £-227 Mil.
Softcat (CHIX:SCTl) Change In Receivables Explanation
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 Receivable 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.
Softcat Change In Receivables Related Terms
Softcat Change In Receivables Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Softcat's Change In Receivables 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.
Change In Accounts Receivable relative to the previous period. It is any increase or decrease in the cash a company is owed by its customers.
Change In Receivables for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £-304 Mil.
* 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.
What does a Change In Receivables of £-304 Mil mean?
Softcat (CHIX:SCTL) has a Change In Receivables of £-304 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Softcat and its competitors.
Is Softcat's Change In Receivables too high?
Softcat's current Change In Receivables is £-304 Mil. Overall, Softcat has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Softcat's Change In Receivables compare to SNX and ARW?
Softcat's Change In Receivables of £-304 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 Change In Receivables for a Hardware company?
A good Change In Receivables depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Change In Receivables 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 Change In Receivables mean?
A high Change In Receivables can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Softcat and its competitors. Softcat's current Change In Receivables is £-304 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 £26.01, compared to a current price of £20.35 — trading 21.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Receivables is £-304 Mil. Softcat's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Receivables calculated?
Change In Receivables is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Softcat (CHIX:SCTL), the current Change In Receivables is £-304 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 £20.35 is trading 21.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £26.01.
GuruFocus considers Softcat to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SCTL:
Change In Receivables: £-304 Mil
GF Value™: £26.01 vs. price of £20.35 (21.8% 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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