Softcat (LSE:SCT) EPS (Basic): £0.71 (TTM As of Jan. 2026)


LSE:SCT Softcat PLC LSE:SCT
89 GF Score
Price £17.78
GF Value £26.05
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Softcat EPS (Basic)?

Softcat LSE:SCT +0.11% 89 EPS (Basic) is £0.71 as of Jan. 2026. 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.

Softcat's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.33. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.71.

Softcat's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.33. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.70.

Softcat's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.36. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.76.

During the past 12 months, Softcat's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 21.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 7.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 10.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 16.00% 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Softcat's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 22.10% per year. The lowest was 7.20% per year. And the median was 18.00% per year.


Softcat  (LSE:SCT) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.


Be Aware

Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.


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Softcat EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Softcat's EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) Chart

Softcat Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.48 0.56 0.56 0.60 0.67

Softcat Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.26 0.34 0.29 0.38 0.33
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Softcat EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Softcat's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Jul. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(133.008-0)/199.690
=0.67

Softcat's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Jan. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(65.468-0)/199.736
=0.33

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £0.71

* 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 EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of £0.71 mean?
Softcat (LSE:SCT) has a EPS (Basic) of £0.71 as of Jan. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors.
Is Softcat's EPS (Basic) too high?
Softcat's current EPS (Basic) is £0.71. 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 EPS (Basic) compare to SNX and ARW?
Softcat's EPS (Basic) of £0.71 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 EPS (Basic) for a Hardware company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Hardware industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors. Softcat's current EPS (Basic) is £0.71. 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 EPS (Basic) is £0.71. 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 EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Softcat (LSE:SCT), the current EPS (Basic) is £0.71 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:

  • EPS (Basic): £0.71
  • GF Value™: £26.05 vs. price of £17.78 (31.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 4 warning signs

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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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.
89GF Score

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£17.78
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