SoftcatSTU:SF5 +0.98%88 Dividend Yield % is 1.70% as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 1.37. GuruFocus rates STU:SF5 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.90 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,396 Hardware companies, Softcat ranks better than 52.87% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-26), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Softcat is 1.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Softcat's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SF5'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 1.37 Max: 2.38
Current: 1.7
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Softcat was 2.38%. The lowest was 0.38%. And the median was 1.37%.
STU:SF5's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 52.87% of 1396
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.565
vs STU:SF5: 1.70
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.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Softcat (STU:SF5) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, 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.
The historical data trend for Softcat's Dividend 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.
STU:SF5 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Softcat's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend 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 Dividend Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Softcat's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Softcat's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Softcat Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
GBP 0.099000
2026-04-09
2026-04-10
2026-05-20
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
GBP:EUR 1.150740
GBP 0.204000
2025-11-06
2025-11-07
2025-12-16
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
GBP:EUR 1.136662
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Softcat's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.345802308
/
20.60
=
1.68 %
Current Share Price is €20.60. Softcat's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is €0.345802308.
Softcat's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.22784652
/
20.60
=
1.11 %
Current Share Price is €20.60. Softcat's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as €0.11392326 * 2 = €0.22784652.
* 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 (STU:SF5) has a Dividend Yield % of 1.70% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 1.37. Over the past decade, Softcat's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.38 to 2.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Softcat ranks #658 out of 1396 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 47.1%.
Is Softcat's Dividend Yield % too high?
Softcat's current Dividend Yield % of 1.70% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 1.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 2.38. The Hardware industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.57. Softcat's value of 1.70% is 8.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Softcat ranks #658 out of 1396 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Softcat has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Softcat's Dividend Yield % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Softcat ranks #658 out of 1396 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts Softcat in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.57. Softcat's value of 1.70% is 8.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Softcat's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.38 to 2.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 1.57, 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 Yield % for a Hardware company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Hardware companies is 1.57, based on 1,396 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Softcat's current Dividend Yield % of 1.70% is 8.6% 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Softcat and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Softcat's current Dividend Yield % is 1.70%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 1.37. 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 (STU:SF5) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.90, compared to a current price of €20.60 — trading 31.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 1.70%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 8.6% above the Hardware industry median of 1.57. Softcat's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Softcat (STU:SF5), the current Dividend Yield % is 1.70% as of Jun. 26, 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 (STU:SF5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Softcat stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €20.60 is trading 31.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.90.
GuruFocus considers Softcat to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SF5:
Dividend Yield %: 1.70% (24% above median its 10-year median of 1.37)
GF Value™: €29.90 vs. price of €20.60 (31.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.6% above the Hardware median (#658 of 1396)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SF5 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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