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SoftcatLSE:SCT -0.70%81 EV-to-EBITDA is 18.19 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 19.53. GuruFocus rates LSE:SCT with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of £26.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,891 Hardware companies, Softcat ranks worse than 55.31% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Softcat's enterprise value is £3,721 Mil.
Softcat's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £205 Mil. Therefore, Softcat's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 18.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Softcat's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SCT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.16 Med: 19.53 Max: 39
Current: 18.2
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Softcat was 39.00. The lowest was 11.16. And the median was 19.53.
LSE:SCT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 55.31% of 1891
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 15.42
vs LSE:SCT: 18.20
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Softcat's share price for today is £19.81.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Softcat's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.701.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Softcat's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Softcat's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Softcat's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Softcat's current Enterprise Value is £3,721 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Softcat's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £205 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-EBITDA of 18.19 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Softcat. This is near median its historical median of 19.53. Over the past decade, Softcat's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.16 to 39.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Softcat ranks #1046 out of 1891 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is Softcat's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Softcat's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.19 is near median its 10-year median of 19.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.16 to a high of 39.00. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.42. Softcat's value of 18.19 is 18% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Softcat ranks #1046 out of 1891 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Softcat has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Softcat's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Softcat ranks #1046 out of 1891 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Softcat in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.42. Softcat's value of 18.19 is 18% above this benchmark. Historically, Softcat's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.16 to 39.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.53 vs. the industry median of 15.42, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 15.42, based on 1,891 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Softcat's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.19 is 18% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Softcat. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Softcat's current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.19, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.53. 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 £19.81 — trading 25.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.19, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.53 and 18% above the Hardware industry median of 15.42. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Softcat (LSE:SCT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.19 as of Aug. 12, 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 £19.81 is trading 25.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £26.74.
GuruFocus considers Softcat to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SCT:
EV-to-EBITDA: 18.19 (near median its 10-year median of 19.53)
GF Value™: £26.74 vs. price of £19.81 (25.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18% above the Hardware median (#1046 of 1891)
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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