Softcat (LSE:SCT) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.57 (As of Jan. 2026) — 46% Above Median

Softcat LSE:SCT +4.59% 86 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57 as of Jan. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates LSE:SCT with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of £26.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,211 Hardware companies, Softcat ranks better than 59.04% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Softcat's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.57.

The historical rank and industry rank for Softcat's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:SCT' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.39 Max: 0.48
Current: 0.39

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Softcat was 0.48. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.39.

LSE:SCT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
59.04% of 1211 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.47 vs LSE:SCT: 0.39

As of today (2026-07-02), the Dividend Yield % of Softcat is 1.58%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Softcat was 2.38%. The lowest was 0.38%. And the median was 1.37%.

Softcat's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.20.

During the past 12 months, Softcat's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Softcat was 98.50% per year. The lowest was 3.50% per year. And the median was 17.70% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Softcat (LSE:SCT) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Softcat Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Softcat's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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Softcat Semi-Annual Data
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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.67	0.25	0.63	0.22	0.57

LSE:SCT vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Softcat's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Softcat's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Softcat's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Softcat Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Softcat's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Jul. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Jul. 2025 )
	=	0.27	/	0.691
	=	0.39

Softcat's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Jan. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Jan. 2026 )
	=	0.204	/	0.357
	=	0.57

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 mean?

Softcat (LSE:SCT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 as of Jan. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Softcat's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Softcat ranks #496 out of 1211 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 41%.

Is Softcat's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Softcat's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.48. The Hardware industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Softcat's value of 0.57 is 21.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Softcat ranks #496 out of 1211 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Softcat has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Softcat's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SNX and ARW?

According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Softcat ranks #496 out of 1211 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Softcat in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Softcat's value of 0.57 is 21.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Softcat's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.47, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Hardware company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.47, based on 1,211 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Softcat's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 is 21.3% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Softcat's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 0.39. 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 £26.03, compared to a current price of £19.14 — trading 26.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 21.3% above the Hardware industry median of 0.47. Softcat's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Softcat (LSE:SCT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57 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 £19.14 is trading 26.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £26.03. GuruFocus considers Softcat to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SCT:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.57 (46% above median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: £26.03 vs. price of £19.14 (26.5% below fair value)
GF Score™: 86/100 with 4 warning signs
Industry Position: 21.3% above the Hardware median (#496 of 1211)

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

Industry Technology Hardware

Comparable Companies LSE:MIDW LSE:NAR SNX XPAR:RXL ARW SZSE:000938 AVT TPE:3702 TPE:2347 SZSE:000062 SZSE:300975 SHSE:603516 NSIT TSE:3132 XSWX:ALSN SZSE:002402 TPE:5434 SZSE:300184 TPE:2354 TPE:3583

Other Exchanges SCTl:UK SF5:Germany

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Website https://www.softcat.com

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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