Softcat (LSE:SCT) EBITDA Margin %: 11.36% (As of Jan. 2026) — Near Median


LSE:SCT Softcat PLC LSE:SCT
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What is Softcat EBITDA Margin %?

Softcat LSE:SCT +0.11% 89 EBITDA Margin % is 11.36% as of Jan. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 11.06. GuruFocus rates LSE:SCT with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of £26.05 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Softcat ranks better than 66.42% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Softcat's EBITDA for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was £95 Mil. Softcat's Revenue for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was £838 Mil. Therefore, Softcat's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 11.36%.


Softcat  (LSE:SCT) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Softcat EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Softcat EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Softcat's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % Chart

Softcat Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EBITDA Margin %
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Softcat Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:SCT vs SNX, ARW, AVT: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Softcat's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Softcat's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Softcat's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Softcat EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Softcat's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Jul. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Jul. 2025 )
=190.736/1458.411
=13.08 %

Softcat's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Jan. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=95.115/837.544
=11.36 %

* 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 EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of 11.36% mean?
Softcat (LSE:SCT) has a EBITDA Margin % of 11.36% as of Jan. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.06. Over the past decade, Softcat's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 6.27 to 17.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Softcat ranks #830 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.
Is Softcat's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Softcat's current EBITDA Margin % of 11.36% is near median its 10-year median of 11.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.27 to a high of 17.29. The Hardware industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.01. Softcat's value of 11.36% is 62.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Softcat ranks #830 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Softcat has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Softcat's EBITDA Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Softcat ranks #830 out of 2472 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Softcat in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.01. Softcat's value of 11.36% is 62.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Softcat's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 6.27 to 17.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.06 vs. the industry median of 7.01, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Hardware companies is 7.01, based on 2,472 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Softcat's current EBITDA Margin % of 11.36% is 62.2% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Softcat's current EBITDA Margin % is 11.36%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.06. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £26.05, compared to a current price of £17.78 — trading 31.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 11.36%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.06 and 62.2% above the Hardware industry median of 7.01. Softcat's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Softcat (LSE:SCT), the current EBITDA Margin % is 11.36% 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 £17.78 is trading 31.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £26.05. GuruFocus considers Softcat to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SCT:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 11.36% (near median its 10-year median of 11.06)
  • GF Value™: £26.05 vs. price of £17.78 (31.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.2% above the Hardware median (#830 of 2472)

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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