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As of 07/13/2026 12:37 PM Eastern

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

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 Avast (AVST). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Softcat compare to Midwich Group?

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

Midwich Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 350, indicating a potential upside of 162.37%. Softcat has a consensus price target of GBX 1,957, indicating a potential upside of 2.41%. Given Midwich Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Midwich Group is more favorable than Softcat.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Midwich Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Softcat
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Midwich Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 9.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.9%. Softcat pays an annual dividend of GBX 29.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Midwich Group pays out -42.2% 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. Midwich Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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
Midwich Group£1.29B0.11£22.18M-£21.92N/A
Softcat£1.75B2.14£118.54M£70.1027.26

Midwich Group has a beta of 0.414, indicating that its stock price is 59% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Softcat has a beta of 0.576, indicating that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

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
Midwich Group-2.17% -12.68% 3.70%
Softcat 8.06%45.16%13.64%

In the previous week, Softcat had 4 more articles in the media than Midwich Group. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Softcat and 2 mentions for Midwich Group. Softcat's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Midwich Group's score of 0.21 indicating that Softcat is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Midwich Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Softcat
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

22.1% of Midwich Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.5% of Softcat shares are held by institutional investors. 20.3% of Midwich Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 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 is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Softcat beats Midwich Group on 13 of the 18 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 investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

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 1.5%. 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.

Northamber has a beta of -0.1, indicating that its share price is 110% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Softcat has a beta of 0.576, indicating that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

4.1% of Northamber shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.5% of Softcat shares are held by institutional investors. 78.3% of Northamber shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Softcat shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Softcat has a consensus target price of GBX 1,957, suggesting a potential upside of 2.41%. Given Softcat's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly 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)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

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%

In the previous week, Softcat had 4 more articles in the media than Northamber. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Softcat and 2 mentions for Northamber. Softcat's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Northamber's score of 0.03 indicating that Softcat is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Northamber
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Softcat
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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£1.75B2.14£118.54M£70.1027.26

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 stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, risk, earnings, dividends and media sentiment.

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 1.5%. 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.

Softcat has a consensus target price of GBX 1,957, indicating a potential upside of 2.41%. Given Softcat's stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

In the previous week, Softcat had 6 more articles in the media than AVEVA Group. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Softcat and 0 mentions for AVEVA Group. Softcat's average media sentiment score of 0.83 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%

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

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£1.75B2.14£118.54M£70.1027.26

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 superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Wise has a net margin of 18.42% 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
Wise18.42% 26.12% 2.23%
Softcat 8.06%45.16%13.64%

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£2.70B3.43£335.18M£48.4319.35
Softcat£1.75B2.14£118.54M£70.1027.26

52.9% of Wise shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.5% of Softcat shares are owned by institutional investors. 37.0% of Wise shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Softcat shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Wise currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,303, indicating a potential upside of 39.06%. Softcat has a consensus target price of GBX 1,957, indicating a potential upside of 2.41%. Given Wise's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly 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)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Wise has a beta of 0.517, suggesting that its share price is 48% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Softcat has a beta of 0.576, suggesting that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Softcat had 3 more articles in the media than Wise. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Softcat and 3 mentions for Wise. Softcat's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Wise's score of 0.42 indicating that Softcat is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Wise
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Softcat
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Wise and Softcat tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Softcat compare to Avast?

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

Softcat has a consensus target price of GBX 1,957, suggesting a potential upside of 2.41%. Given Softcat's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Softcat is more favorable than Avast.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Avast
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Softcat
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

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

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

Softcat has higher revenue and earnings than Avast. Avast 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
Avast£940.10M0.00N/A£0.23N/A
Softcat£1.75B2.14£118.54M£70.1027.26

Avast pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.16 per share. Softcat pays an annual dividend of GBX 29.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Avast pays out 69.6% 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. Softcat is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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 company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Softcat had 5 more articles in the media than Avast. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Softcat and 1 mentions for Avast. Softcat's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Avast's score of 0.00 indicating that Softcat is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Avast
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Softcat
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Softcat beats Avast on 14 of the 15 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£3.75B£4.23B£39.25B£2.85B
Dividend Yield1.62%3.36%3.19%6.17%
P/E Ratio27.2634.85170.02368.18
Price / Sales2.1478.21597.7984,612.72
Price / Cash25.0816.4145.8227.87
Price / Book12.814.619.497.49
Net Income£118.54M£46.47M£1.07B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-0.42%0.59%-0.52%-0.19%
1 Month Performance6.17%2.91%-1.40%-1.00%
1 Year Performance15.54%8.27%140.09%61.67%

Softcat Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SCT
Softcat
3.0668 of 5 stars
GBX 1,911
+1.4%
GBX 1,957
+2.4%
+15.0%£3.75B£1.75B27.262,315
MIDW
Midwich Group
3.0801 of 5 stars
GBX 133.80
+4.5%
GBX 350
+161.6%
-33.3%£138.09M£1.29BN/A1,900
NAR
Northamber
N/AGBX 24.61
-1.6%
N/A-20.6%£6.78M£70.54MN/A108
AVV
AVEVA Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£9.72B£1.26BN/A6,250
WISE
Wise
3.3089 of 5 stars
GBX 910.40
+0.0%
GBX 1,303
+43.1%
-13.7%£9.11B£2.70B24.615,500

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