Softcat (FRA:SF5) Ending Cash Position: €237 Mil (As of Jan. 2026)

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FRA:SF5 Softcat PLC FRA:SF5
81 GF Score
Price €22.80
GF Value €30.07
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What is Softcat Ending Cash Position?

Softcat FRA:SF5 -0.87% 81 Ending Cash Position is €237 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SF5 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.07. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Softcat's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was €237 Mil.

Softcat's quarterly Ending Cash Position increased from Jan. 2025 (€168 Mil) to Jul. 2025 (€211 Mil) and increased from Jul. 2025 (€211 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (€237 Mil).

Softcat's annual Ending Cash Position increased from Jul. 2023 (€143 Mil) to Jul. 2024 (€188 Mil) and increased from Jul. 2024 (€188 Mil) to Jul. 2025 (€211 Mil).

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Softcat Ending Cash Position Historical Data

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Softcat Ending Cash Position Chart

Softcat Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Ending Cash Position
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Softcat Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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Softcat Ending Cash Position Calculation

Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. It is equal to the Beginning Cash Position plus the Net Change in Cash.

Softcat's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position= Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=183.258+27.559
=211

Softcat's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position=Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=209.909+27.324
=237

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Ending Cash Position →
What does a Ending Cash Position of €237 Mil mean?
Softcat (FRA:SF5) has a Ending Cash Position of €237 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors.
Is Softcat's Ending Cash Position too high?
Softcat's current Ending Cash Position is €237 Mil. Overall, Softcat has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Softcat's Ending Cash Position compare to SNX and ARW?
Softcat's Ending Cash Position of €237 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 Ending Cash Position for a Hardware company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Ending Cash Position 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 Ending Cash Position mean?
A high Ending Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors. Softcat's current Ending Cash Position is €237 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?
Softcat (FRA:SF5) has a current Ending Cash Position of €237 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.07, compared to a current price of €22.80 — trading 24.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Ending Cash Position is €237 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 Ending Cash Position calculated?
Ending Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Softcat (FRA:SF5), the current Ending Cash Position is €237 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 (FRA:SF5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Softcat stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €22.80 is trading 24.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €30.07.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SF5:

  • Ending Cash Position: €237 Mil
  • GF Value™: €30.07 vs. price of €22.80 (24.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SF5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Softcat Business Description

Other Exchanges SCTl:UKSCT:UKSF5:Germany
Address Fieldhouse Lane, Solar House, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, GBR, SL7 1LW
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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