Softcat (LSE:SCT) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: £0.43 (As of Jan. 2026)

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LSE:SCT Softcat PLC LSE:SCT
90 GF Score
Price £19.03
GF Value £26.05
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Softcat Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Softcat LSE:SCT +0.11% 90 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is £0.43 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:SCT with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of £26.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Softcat's adjusted free cash flow per share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 was £0.625. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is £0.43 for the trailing ten years ended in Jul. 2025.

During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 15.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Softcat was 15.40% per year. The lowest was 15.40% per year. And the median was 15.40% per year.

As of today (2026-07-16), Softcat's current stock price is £ 19.03. Softcat's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 was £0.43. Softcat's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 44.26.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Softcat was 53.47. The lowest was 26.35. And the median was 42.17.


Softcat  (LSE:SCT) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Softcat's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=19.03/0.43
=44.26

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Softcat was 53.47. The lowest was 26.35. And the median was 42.17.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Softcat Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Softcat Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Softcat's Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Softcat Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.28 0.34 0.38 0.43

Softcat Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.38 0.00 0.43 0.00

LSE:SCT vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Softcat's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Softcat's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Softcat's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Softcat Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Softcat's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare=Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jul. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Jul. 2025)
=0.625/138.5000*138.5000
=0.625

Current CPI (Jul. 2025) = 138.5000.

Softcat Annual Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201607 0.143 100.900 0.196
201707 0.199 103.500 0.266
201807 0.281 105.900 0.368
201907 0.313 108.000 0.401
202007 0.277 109.200 0.351
202107 0.425 111.400 0.528
202207 0.393 121.200 0.449
202307 0.506 129.000 0.543
202407 0.541 132.900 0.564
202507 0.625 138.500 0.625

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of £0.43 mean?
Softcat (LSE:SCT) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of £0.43 as of Jan. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors.
Is Softcat's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Softcat's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is £0.43. Overall, Softcat has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Softcat's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to SNX and ARW?
Softcat's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of £0.43 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Hardware company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors. Softcat's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is £0.43. 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 £26.05, compared to a current price of £19.03 — trading 26.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is £0.43. Softcat's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Softcat (LSE:SCT), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is £0.43 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 (LSE:SCT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Softcat stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £19.03 is trading 26.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £26.05. GuruFocus considers Softcat to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SCT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: £0.43
  • GF Value™: £26.05 vs. price of £19.03 (26.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

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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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