SoftcatLSE:SCT +0.26%86 Days Inventory is 26.76 as of Jan. 2026, which is 482% above its 10-year median of 4.60. GuruFocus rates LSE:SCT with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of £26.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,413 Hardware companies, Softcat ranks better than 95.9% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Softcat's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was £83 Mil. Softcat's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was £568 Mil.
Hence, Softcat's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 26.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for Softcat's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SCT'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.18 Med: 4.6 Max: 29.31
Current: 18.94
During the past 13 years, Softcat's highest Days Inventory was 29.31. The lowest was 2.18. And the median was 4.60.
LSE:SCT's Days Inventory is ranked better than 95.9% of 2413
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.29
vs LSE:SCT: 18.94
Softcat's Days Inventory
increased
from Jan. 2025 (6.80) to Jan. 2026 (26.76).
It might indicate that Softcat's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Softcat's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 6.82.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Softcat's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.10.
Softcat (LSE:SCT) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Softcat's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Softcat's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months 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
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Softcat Days Inventory Related Terms
Softcat Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Softcat's Days Inventory 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: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Softcat's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Softcat's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Softcat's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 26.76 as of Jan. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors. This is 482% above median its historical median of 4.60. Over the past decade, Softcat's Days Inventory has ranged from 2.18 to 29.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Softcat ranks #99 out of 2413 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Softcat's Days Inventory too high?
Softcat's current Days Inventory of 26.76 is 482% above median its 10-year median of 4.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.18 to a high of 29.31. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.29. Softcat's value of 26.76 is 71.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Softcat ranks #99 out of 2413 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Days Inventory compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Softcat ranks #99 out of 2413 companies for Days Inventory. This places Softcat in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.29. Softcat's value of 26.76 is 71.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Softcat's own Days Inventory has ranged from 2.18 to 29.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.60 vs. the industry median of 94.29, Softcat has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.29, based on 2,413 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Softcat's current Days Inventory of 26.76 is 71.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Softcat's current Days Inventory is 26.76, which is 482% above median its own 10-year median of 4.60. 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 £26.02, compared to a current price of £19.52 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 26.76, which is 482% above median its 10-year median of 4.60 and 71.6% below the Hardware industry median of 94.29. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Softcat (LSE:SCT), the current Days Inventory is 26.76 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 £19.52 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of £26.02.
GuruFocus considers Softcat to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SCT:
Days Inventory: 26.76 (482% above median its 10-year median of 4.60)
GF Value™: £26.02 vs. price of £19.52 (25% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.6% below the Hardware median (#99 of 2413)
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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