SoftcatLSE:SCT +1.97%89 ROA % is 10.92% as of Jan. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 18.08. 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 2,498 Hardware companies, Softcat ranks better than 93.51% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Softcat's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £131 Mil.
Softcat's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £1,199 Mil. Therefore, Softcat's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 10.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Softcat's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SCT'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.1 Med: 18.08 Max: 20.72
Current: 13.1
During the past 13 years, Softcat's highest ROA % was 20.72%. The lowest was 13.10%. And the median was 18.08%.
LSE:SCT's ROA % is ranked better than 93.51% of 2498
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs LSE:SCT: 13.10
Softcat (LSE:SCT) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Softcat ROA % Related Terms
Softcat ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Softcat's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Softcat's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Softcat's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Softcat (LSE:SCT) has a ROA % of 10.92% as of Jan. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 18.08. Over the past decade, Softcat's ROA % has ranged from 13.10 to 20.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Softcat ranks #162 out of 2498 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Softcat's ROA % too high?
Softcat's current ROA % of 10.92% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 18.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.10 to a high of 20.72. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.27. Softcat's value of 10.92% is 381.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Softcat ranks #162 out of 2498 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 ROA % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Softcat ranks #162 out of 2498 companies for ROA %. This places Softcat in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.27. Softcat's value of 10.92% is 381.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Softcat's own ROA % has ranged from 13.10 to 20.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.08 vs. the industry median of 2.27, 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 ROA % for a Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.27, based on 2,498 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Softcat's current ROA % of 10.92% is 381.1% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Softcat's current ROA % is 10.92%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 18.08. 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 £18.13 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 10.92%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 18.08 and 381.1% above the Hardware industry median of 2.27. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Softcat (LSE:SCT), the current ROA % is 10.92% 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 £18.13 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £26.05.
GuruFocus considers Softcat to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SCT:
ROA %: 10.92% (40% below median its 10-year median of 18.08)
GF Value™: £26.05 vs. price of £18.13 (30.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 381.1% above the Hardware median (#162 of 2498)
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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