Softcat (LSE:SCT) ROCE %: 49.88% (As of Jan. 2026)


LSE:SCT Softcat PLC LSE:SCT
89 GF Score
Price £17.78
GF Value £26.05
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Softcat ROCE %?

Softcat LSE:SCT +0.11% 89 ROCE % is 49.88% as of Jan. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Softcat's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 49.88%.

Softcat  (LSE:SCT) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Softcat ROCE % Related Terms

Softcat ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Softcat's ROCE % 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.

Softcat ROCE % Chart

Softcat Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
ROCE %
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Softcat Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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Softcat ROCE % Calculation

Softcat's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Jul. 2025 )  (A: Jul. 2024 )(A: Jul. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Jul. 2025 )  (A: Jul. 2024 )(A: Jul. 2025 )
=180.25/( ( (780.749 - 465.456) + (1191.927 - 808.95) )/ 2 )
=180.25/( (315.293+382.977)/ 2 )
=180.25/349.135
=51.63 %

Softcat's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jan. 2026 )  (Q: Jul. 2025 )(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jan. 2026 )  (Q: Jul. 2025 )(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=178.388/( ( (1191.927 - 808.95) + (1206.044 - 873.71) )/ 2 )
=178.388/( ( 382.977 + 332.334 )/ 2 )
=178.388/357.6555
=49.88 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 49.88% mean?
Softcat (LSE:SCT) has a ROCE % of 49.88% as of Jan. 2026.
Is Softcat's ROCE % too high?
Softcat's current ROCE % is 49.88%. The Hardware industry median ROCE % is 5.83. Softcat's value of 49.88% is 755.6% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to SNX and ARW?
Softcat's ROCE % of 49.88% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.83. Softcat's value of 49.88% is 755.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Hardware company?
The median ROCE % among Hardware companies is 5.83, based on 2,445 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Softcat's current ROCE % of 49.88% is 755.6% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Hardware industry, the median ROCE % is 5.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Softcat's current ROCE % is 49.88%. 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 ROCE % is 49.88% and 755.6% above the Hardware industry median of 5.83. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Softcat (LSE:SCT), the current ROCE % is 49.88% 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:

  • ROCE %: 49.88%
  • GF Value™: £26.05 vs. price of £17.78 (31.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 755.6% above the Hardware median

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

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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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