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Softcat's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was £270 Mil. Softcat's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £544 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Softcat's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was £270 Mil. Softcat's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was £838 Mil. Therefore, Softcat's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 32.22%.
Softcat had a gross margin of 32.22% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Softcat was 43.40%. The lowest was 16.37%. And the median was 26.16%.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Softcat had a gross margin of 32.22% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Softcat Gross Profit Related Terms
Softcat Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Softcat's Gross Profit 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.
CHIX:SCTL vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Softcat's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Softcat's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Softcat's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit 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 £544 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Softcat (CHIX:SCTL) has a Gross Profit of £544 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors.
Is Softcat's Gross Profit too high?
Softcat's current Gross Profit is £544 Mil. Overall, Softcat has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Softcat's Gross Profit compare to SNX and ARW?
Softcat's Gross Profit of £544 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 Gross Profit for a Hardware company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors. Softcat's current Gross Profit is £544 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Softcat (CHIX:SCTL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £26.08, compared to a current price of £18.55 — trading 28.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is £544 Mil. Softcat's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Softcat (CHIX:SCTL), the current Gross Profit is £544 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 (CHIX:SCTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Softcat stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £18.55 is trading 28.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £26.08.
GuruFocus considers Softcat to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SCTL:
Gross Profit: £544 Mil
GF Value™: £26.08 vs. price of £18.55 (28.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SCTL 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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