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SoftcatCHIX:SCTL -2.38%80 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.30% as of Jan. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 16.75. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SCTL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of £26.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,026 Hardware companies, Softcat ranks better than 64.17% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Softcat's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 15.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 12.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 17.30% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Softcat was 24.50% per year. The lowest was 10.00% per year. And the median was 16.75% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Softcat 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
CHIX:SCTL vs SNX, ARW, AVT: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Softcat's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Softcat's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Softcat's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.30% mean?
Softcat (CHIX:SCTL) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.30% as of Jan. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Softcat and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 16.75. Over the past decade, Softcat's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 10.00 to 24.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Softcat ranks #726 out of 2026 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is Softcat's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Softcat's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.30% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 16.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.00 to a high of 24.50. The Hardware industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.05. Softcat's value of 10.30% is 402.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Softcat ranks #726 out of 2026 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Softcat has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Softcat's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Softcat ranks #726 out of 2026 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Softcat in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.05. Softcat's value of 10.30% is 402.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Softcat's own 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 10.00 to 24.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.75 vs. the industry median of 2.05, Softcat has consistently been above 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Hardware company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Hardware companies is 2.05, based on 2,026 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Softcat's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.30% is 402.4% above 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Softcat and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Softcat's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.30%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 16.75. 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 £26.05, compared to a current price of £20.48 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.30%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 16.75 and 402.4% above the Hardware industry median of 2.05. Softcat's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Softcat (CHIX:SCTL), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.30% 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 £20.48 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £26.05.
GuruFocus considers Softcat to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SCTL:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 10.30% (39% below median its 10-year median of 16.75)
GF Value™: £26.05 vs. price of £20.48 (21.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 402.4% above the Hardware median (#726 of 2026)
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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