P/E ratio for Softcat (SCT.L)
P/E ratio at the end of 2022: 26.1
According to Softcat's latest financial reports and stock price the company's current price-to-earnings ratio (TTM) is 2903.94. At the end of 2022 the company had a P/E ratio of 26.1.
P/E ratio history for Softcat from 2016 to 2022
PE ratio at the end of each year
| Year | P/E ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 26.1 | -27.3% |
| 2021 | 35.9 | 17.47% |
| 2020 | 30.5 | 8.83% |
| 2019 | 28.1 | 0.97% |
| 2018 | 27.8 | 49.08% |
| 2017 | 18.6 | -2.17% |
| 2016 | 19.1 |
How to read a P/E ratio?
The Price/Earnings ratio measures the relationship between a company's stock price and its earnings per share. A low but positive P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating high earnings compared to its current valuation and might be undervalued. A company with a high negative (near 0) P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating heavy losses compared to its current valuation.
Companies with a P/E ratio over 30 or a negative one are generaly seen as "growth stocks" meaning that investors typically expect the company to grow or to become profitable in the future.
Companies with a positive P/E ratio bellow 10 are generally seen as "value stocks" meaning that the company is already very profitable and unlikely to strong growth in the future.