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SCT vs. MIDW, NAR, AVV, WISE, and SGE

Should you buy Softcat stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Softcat with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Softcat include Midwich Group (MIDW), Northamber (NAR), AVEVA Group (AVV), Wise (WISE), and The Sage Group (SGE). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Softcat compare to Midwich Group?

Softcat (LON:SCT) and Midwich Group (LON:MIDW) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

In the previous week, Softcat and Softcat both had 1 articles in the media. Midwich Group's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Softcat's score of 0.67 indicating that Midwich Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Softcat Positive
Midwich Group Positive

Softcat has a net margin of 8.06% compared to Midwich Group's net margin of -2.17%. Softcat's return on equity of 45.16% beat Midwich Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Softcat8.06% 45.16% 13.64%
Midwich Group -2.17%-12.68%3.70%

Softcat has a beta of 0.527, meaning that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Midwich Group has a beta of 0.387, meaning that its stock price is 61% less volatile than the broader market.

Softcat currently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,957.78, indicating a potential upside of 5.65%. Midwich Group has a consensus price target of GBX 350, indicating a potential upside of 147.18%. Given Midwich Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Midwich Group is more favorable than Softcat.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Softcat
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Midwich Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

41.5% of Softcat shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.7% of Midwich Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.9% of Softcat shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 20.4% of Midwich Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Softcat has higher revenue and earnings than Midwich Group. Midwich Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Softcat, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Softcat£1.75B2.08£118.54M£70.1026.43
Midwich Group£1.29B0.11£22.18M-£21.92N/A

Softcat pays an annual dividend of GBX 29.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Midwich Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 9.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.5%. Softcat pays out 41.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Midwich Group pays out -42.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Midwich Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Softcat beats Midwich Group on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Softcat compare to Northamber?

Northamber (LON:NAR) and Softcat (LON:SCT) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, risk, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Northamber has a beta of -0.1, suggesting that its stock price is 110% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Softcat has a beta of 0.527, suggesting that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

Northamber pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Softcat pays an annual dividend of GBX 29.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Northamber pays out -2.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Softcat pays out 41.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

In the previous week, Softcat had 1 more articles in the media than Northamber. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Softcat and 0 mentions for Northamber. Softcat's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Northamber's score of 0.00 indicating that Softcat is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Northamber Neutral
Softcat Positive

Softcat has a net margin of 8.06% compared to Northamber's net margin of -5.40%. Softcat's return on equity of 45.16% beat Northamber's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Northamber-5.40% -21.33% -1.38%
Softcat 8.06%45.16%13.64%

Softcat has higher revenue and earnings than Northamber. Northamber is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Softcat, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Northamber£70.54M0.10-£1.31M-£13.89N/A
Softcat£1.75B2.08£118.54M£70.1026.43

Softcat has a consensus target price of GBX 1,957.78, indicating a potential upside of 5.65%. Given Softcat's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Softcat is more favorable than Northamber.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Northamber
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Softcat
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

5.4% of Northamber shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.5% of Softcat shares are owned by institutional investors. 78.3% of Northamber shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Softcat shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Softcat beats Northamber on 16 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Softcat compare to AVEVA Group?

AVEVA Group (LON:AVV) and Softcat (LON:SCT) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, profitability, risk, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

AVEVA Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.38 per share. Softcat pays an annual dividend of GBX 29.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. AVEVA Group pays out -1.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Softcat pays out 41.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

41.5% of Softcat shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Softcat shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Softcat has higher revenue and earnings than AVEVA Group. AVEVA Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Softcat, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AVEVA Group£1.26B0.00N/A-£20.80N/A
Softcat£1.75B2.08£118.54M£70.1026.43

Softcat has a consensus price target of GBX 1,957.78, indicating a potential upside of 5.65%. Given Softcat's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Softcat is more favorable than AVEVA Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AVEVA Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Softcat
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

In the previous week, Softcat had 1 more articles in the media than AVEVA Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Softcat and 0 mentions for AVEVA Group. Softcat's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat AVEVA Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Softcat is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
AVEVA Group Neutral
Softcat Positive

Softcat has a net margin of 8.06% compared to AVEVA Group's net margin of 0.00%. Softcat's return on equity of 45.16% beat AVEVA Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AVEVA GroupN/A N/A N/A
Softcat 8.06%45.16%13.64%

Summary

Softcat beats AVEVA Group on 14 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Softcat compare to Wise?

Wise (LON:WISE) and Softcat (LON:SCT) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

47.3% of Wise shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.5% of Softcat shares are held by institutional investors. 37.0% of Wise shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Softcat shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Wise has higher revenue and earnings than Softcat. Wise is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Softcat, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Wise£1.87B4.65£335.18M£36.9923.47
Softcat£1.75B2.08£118.54M£70.1026.43

In the previous week, Wise had 11 more articles in the media than Softcat. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Wise and 1 mentions for Softcat. Softcat's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Wise's score of 0.52 indicating that Softcat is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Wise Positive
Softcat Positive

Wise has a net margin of 20.23% compared to Softcat's net margin of 8.06%. Softcat's return on equity of 45.16% beat Wise's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Wise20.23% 27.43% 2.23%
Softcat 8.06%45.16%13.64%

Wise presently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,303, suggesting a potential upside of 50.12%. Softcat has a consensus price target of GBX 1,957.78, suggesting a potential upside of 5.65%. Given Wise's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Wise is more favorable than Softcat.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Wise
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Softcat
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Wise has a beta of 0.537, meaning that its stock price is 46% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Softcat has a beta of 0.527, meaning that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Wise beats Softcat on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Softcat compare to The Sage Group?

The Sage Group (LON:SGE) and Softcat (LON:SCT) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and media sentiment.

The Sage Group has higher revenue and earnings than Softcat. The Sage Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Softcat, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The Sage Group£2.63B3.02£254.60M£37.1623.43
Softcat£1.75B2.08£118.54M£70.1026.43

In the previous week, The Sage Group had 3 more articles in the media than Softcat. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for The Sage Group and 1 mentions for Softcat. Softcat's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat The Sage Group's score of 0.53 indicating that Softcat is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
The Sage Group Positive
Softcat Positive

The Sage Group has a net margin of 14.62% compared to Softcat's net margin of 8.06%. The Sage Group's return on equity of 81.91% beat Softcat's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The Sage Group14.62% 81.91% 7.58%
Softcat 8.06%45.16%13.64%

The Sage Group has a beta of 0.304, suggesting that its share price is 70% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Softcat has a beta of 0.527, suggesting that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

The Sage Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 20.95 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Softcat pays an annual dividend of GBX 29.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. The Sage Group pays out 56.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Softcat pays out 41.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

The Sage Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,130, suggesting a potential upside of 29.77%. Softcat has a consensus target price of GBX 1,957.78, suggesting a potential upside of 5.65%. Given The Sage Group's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe The Sage Group is more favorable than Softcat.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
The Sage Group
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63
Softcat
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

74.2% of The Sage Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.5% of Softcat shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of The Sage Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Softcat shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

The Sage Group and Softcat tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SCT vs. The Competition

MetricSoftcatElectronics & Computer Distribution IndustryComputer SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£3.64B£1.26B£41.01B£2.80B
Dividend Yield1.74%3.45%3.14%6.13%
P/E Ratio26.4334.6783.06364.98
Price / Sales2.0876.37618.8987,847.65
Price / Cash25.0816.4149.0227.85
Price / Book12.424.5010.287.75
Net Income£118.54M£46.47M£1.06B£5.88B
7 Day Performance10.69%2.30%5.28%6.88%
1 Month Performance34.36%6.08%12.57%9.94%
1 Year Performance3.17%8.69%174.93%76.35%

Softcat Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SCT
Softcat
3.3313 of 5 stars
GBX 1,853
-0.9%
GBX 1,957.78
+5.7%
+4.4%£3.64B£1.75B26.432,315
MIDW
Midwich Group
2.7534 of 5 stars
GBX 149.40
-0.9%
GBX 350
+134.3%
-30.0%£154.19M£1.29BN/A1,900
NAR
Northamber
N/AGBX 24
flat
N/A-13.8%£6.51M£70.54MN/A108
AVV
AVEVA Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£9.72B£1.26BN/A6,250
WISE
Wise
3.4945 of 5 stars
GBX 944
+2.2%
GBX 1,303
+38.0%
-21.9%£9.45B£1.87B25.525,500

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This page (LON:SCT) was last updated on 6/2/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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