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SoftcatLSE:SCT +0.05%80 EV-to-EBIT is 19.51 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 20.29. GuruFocus rates LSE:SCT with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of £26.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,773 Hardware companies, Softcat ranks better than 52.74% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Softcat's Enterprise Value is £3,748 Mil.
Softcat's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £192 Mil. Therefore, Softcat's EV-to-EBIT for today is 19.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Softcat's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SCT'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.81 Med: 20.29 Max: 40.48
Current: 19.51
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Softcat was 40.48. The lowest was 11.81. And the median was 20.29.
LSE:SCT's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 52.74% of 1773
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 21.45
vs LSE:SCT: 19.51
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Softcat's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £2,661 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Softcat's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £192 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Softcat EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Softcat's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Softcat's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Softcat's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Softcat's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Softcat's current Enterprise Value is £3,748 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Softcat's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £192 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 19.51 as of Aug. 11, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.29. Over the past decade, Softcat's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.81 to 40.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Softcat ranks #838 out of 1773 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is Softcat's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Softcat's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.51 is near median its 10-year median of 20.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.81 to a high of 40.48. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 21.45. Softcat's value of 19.51 is 9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Softcat ranks #838 out of 1773 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Softcat ranks #838 out of 1773 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Softcat in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 21.45. Softcat's value of 19.51 is 9% below this benchmark. Historically, Softcat's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.81 to 40.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.29 vs. the industry median of 21.45, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 21.45, based on 1,773 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Softcat's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.51 is 9% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 21.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Softcat's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.51, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.29. 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 £26.74, compared to a current price of £19.95 — trading 25.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 19.51, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.29 and 9% below the Hardware industry median of 21.45. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Softcat (LSE:SCT), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.51 as of Aug. 11, 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 £19.95 is trading 25.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £26.74.
GuruFocus considers Softcat to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SCT:
EV-to-EBIT: 19.51 (near median its 10-year median of 20.29)
GF Value™: £26.74 vs. price of £19.95 (25.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9% below the Hardware median (#838 of 1773)
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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