SoftcatLSE:SCT +2.37%90 OCF Yield % is 5.50 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 3.45. GuruFocus rates LSE:SCT with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of £26.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,497 Hardware companies, Softcat ranks better than 68.56% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF 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 operating 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 OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Softcat's OCF 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Softcat's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Softcat's OCF 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 (LSE:SCT) has a OCF Yield % of 5.50 as of Jun. 30, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 3.45. Over the past decade, Softcat's OCF Yield % has ranged from 1.66 to 8.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Softcat ranks #785 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 31.4%.
Is Softcat's OCF Yield % too high?
Softcat's current OCF Yield % of 5.50 is 59% above median its 10-year median of 3.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.66 to a high of 8.08. The Hardware industry median OCF Yield % is 2.03. Softcat's value of 5.50 is 170.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Softcat ranks #785 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Softcat has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Softcat's OCF Yield % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Softcat ranks #785 out of 2497 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Softcat in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.03. Softcat's value of 5.50 is 170.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Softcat's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 1.66 to 8.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.45 vs. the industry median of 2.03, 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 OCF Yield % for a Hardware company?
The median OCF Yield % among Hardware companies is 2.03, based on 2,497 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Softcat's current OCF Yield % of 5.50 is 170.9% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Softcat's current OCF Yield % is 5.50, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 3.45. 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 £26.05, compared to a current price of £18.56 — trading 28.8% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 5.50, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 3.45 and 170.9% above the Hardware industry median of 2.03. Softcat's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Softcat (LSE:SCT), the current OCF Yield % is 5.50 as of Jun. 30, 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 £18.56 is trading 28.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £26.05.
GuruFocus considers Softcat to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SCT:
OCF Yield %: 5.50 (59% above median its 10-year median of 3.45)
GF Value™: £26.05 vs. price of £18.56 (28.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 170.9% above the Hardware median (#785 of 2497)
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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