SoftcatSTU:SF5 +1.94%93 FCF Yield % is 5.19 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 3.29. GuruFocus rates STU:SF5 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.17 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,497 Hardware companies, Softcat ranks better than 78.09% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Softcat FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Softcat's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Softcat's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Softcat's FCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 (STU:SF5) has a FCF Yield % of 5.19 as of Jun. 29, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 3.29. Over the past decade, Softcat's FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.43 to 7.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Softcat ranks #547 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is Softcat's FCF Yield % too high?
Softcat's current FCF Yield % of 5.19 is 58% above median its 10-year median of 3.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.43 to a high of 7.66. The Hardware industry median FCF Yield % is 0.18. Softcat's value of 5.19 is 2783.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Softcat ranks #547 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Softcat has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Softcat's FCF Yield % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Softcat ranks #547 out of 2497 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Softcat in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.18. Softcat's value of 5.19 is 2783.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Softcat's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.43 to 7.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.29 vs. the industry median of 0.18, 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 FCF Yield % for a Hardware company?
The median FCF Yield % among Hardware companies is 0.18, based on 2,497 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Softcat's current FCF Yield % of 5.19 is 2783.3% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Softcat's current FCF Yield % is 5.19, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 3.29. 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 (STU:SF5) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.17, compared to a current price of €21.00 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 5.19, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 3.29 and 2783.3% above the Hardware industry median of 0.18. Softcat's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Softcat (STU:SF5), the current FCF Yield % is 5.19 as of Jun. 29, 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 (STU:SF5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Softcat stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €21.00 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €30.17.
GuruFocus considers Softcat to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SF5:
FCF Yield %: 5.19 (58% above median its 10-year median of 3.29)
GF Value™: €30.17 vs. price of €21.00 (30.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2783.3% above the Hardware median (#547 of 2497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SF5 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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