Softcat (LSE:SCT) Stock Based Compensation: £5 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2026)

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LSE:SCT Softcat PLC LSE:SCT
90 GF Score
Price £18.89
GF Value £26.05
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Softcat Stock Based Compensation?

Softcat LSE:SCT -0.74% 90 Stock Based Compensation is £5 Mil as of Jan. 2026. 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.

Softcat's Stock Based Compensation for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was £2 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £5 Mil.

Softcat Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Softcat Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Softcat Stock Based Compensation Chart

Softcat Annual Data
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Stock Based Compensation
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Softcat Semi-Annual Data
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Softcat Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £5 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of £5 Mil mean?
Softcat (LSE:SCT) has a Stock Based Compensation of £5 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Softcat and its competitors.
Is Softcat's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Softcat's current Stock Based Compensation is £5 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation compare to SNX and ARW?
Softcat's Stock Based Compensation of £5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for a Hardware company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Softcat and its competitors. Softcat's current Stock Based Compensation is £5 Mil. 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 £18.89 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is £5 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Softcat (LSE:SCT), the current Stock Based Compensation is £5 Mil 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 £18.89 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £26.05. GuruFocus considers Softcat to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SCT:

  • Stock Based Compensation: £5 Mil
  • GF Value™: £26.05 vs. price of £18.89 (27.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 4 warning signs

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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Address Fieldhouse Lane, Solar House, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, GBR, SL7 1LW
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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