SoftcatLSE:SCT +0.11%89 Net Margin % is 7.82% as of Jan. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 8.07. 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. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, Softcat ranks better than 74.77% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Softcat's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was £65 Mil. Softcat's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was £838 Mil. Therefore, Softcat's net margin for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 7.82%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Softcat's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SCT'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.82 Med: 8.07 Max: 12.37
Current: 8.06
LSE:SCT's Net Margin % is ranked better than 74.77% of 2473
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs LSE:SCT: 8.06
Softcat (LSE:SCT) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Softcat Net Margin % Related Terms
Softcat Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Softcat's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Softcat's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Softcat's Net Margin % 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 (LSE:SCT) has a Net Margin % of 7.82% as of Jan. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.07. Over the past decade, Softcat's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.82 to 12.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Softcat ranks #624 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 25.2%.
Is Softcat's Net Margin % too high?
Softcat's current Net Margin % of 7.82% is near median its 10-year median of 8.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.82 to a high of 12.37. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Softcat's value of 7.82% is 189.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Softcat ranks #624 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Net Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Softcat ranks #624 out of 2473 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Softcat in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Softcat's value of 7.82% is 189.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Softcat's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.82 to 12.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.07 vs. the industry median of 2.70, 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 Net Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,473 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Softcat's current Net Margin % of 7.82% is 189.6% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Softcat's current Net Margin % is 7.82%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.07. 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 Net Margin % is 7.82%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.07 and 189.6% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Softcat (LSE:SCT), the current Net Margin % is 7.82% 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:
Net Margin %: 7.82% (near median its 10-year median of 8.07)
GF Value™: £26.05 vs. price of £17.78 (31.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 189.6% above the Hardware median (#624 of 2473)
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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