SCSC · Nasdaq · Technology
ScanSource, Inc. (SCSC) — Rank #305 by gross profitability (GP/assets 0.23) · ROE 8.7% · Piotroski F-Score 7 / 9.
As-of 2026-10-30 · CIK 0000918965 · all metrics point-in-time as of the filing date.
About
ScanSource, Inc. engages in the distribution of technology products and solutions in the United States, Brazil, and internationally.
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It operates through two segments: Specialty Technology Solutions, and Intelisys & Advisory. The Specialty Technology Solutions segment offers mobility and barcode, including mobile computing; barcode scanners and imagers, radio frequency identification devices, barcode printing and related services; point of sale systems and integrated pos software platforms; payment terminals, such as self-service kiosks, payment terminals and mobile payment devices; physical security comprising video surveillance and analytics, and video management software and access control; networking, such as switching, and routing and wireless products and software; communications, including voice, video, communication platform integration, and contact center solutions; managed connectivity and wireless enablement solutions. This segment offers applications that have evolved from traditional uses, such as inventory control, materials handling, distribution, shipping and warehouse management, and healthcare applications. The Intelisys & Advisory segment offers connectivity and software-defined networking, CX (unified communications as a service and contact center as a service), cloud/data center, security, managed AI, and wireless and IOT. This segment helps channel sales partners service various end users, including businesses of all sizes. It serves manufacturing, warehouse and distribution, retail and e-commerce, hospitality, transportation and logistics, government, education and healthcare, and other industries. ScanSource, Inc.
was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
- Industry
- Electronics & Computer Distribution
- Sector
- Technology
- Filer Category
- Large accelerated filer
- Fiscal Year End
- June 30
- Website
- scansource.com
Company Snapshot
P/E and reverse DCF are the primary valuation lenses at this stage.
Market Cap
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P/E (annual)
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P/S (annual)
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P/B
—
P/OCF (annual)
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Shareholder Yield
—
Employees
2,100
Industry
Electronics & Computer Distribution
Exchange
Nasdaq
11/12
Flags passed
SCSC fails 1 critical flag
Passes 11 of 12 quality flags
- FAILBalance sheet deteriorating
Net cash collapsed with receivables or inventory outpacing revenue
- PASSGross margin holding
- PASSDilution within 2%
- PASSFCF not negative from investment
- PASSDisclosure consistent
- PASSRevenue not declining
- PASSOperating margin holding
- PASSFree cash flow intact
- PASSPasses safety gate
- PASSNo competitive retreat
- PASSSBC not compressing margin
- PASSNo valuation convergence
Strengths Revenue growth accelerating · Operating leverage expanding
A count of the 12 warning flags that could be evaluated. Unweighted: colour follows the worst flag.
Quality Profile
Profitability
1/1 passSafety
1/1 passCash Flow
3/3 passGrowth
2/2 passFCF yield, shareholder yield, and buyback activity are the primary reads at this stage.
Profitability
Does it make money well?
No warning flags · GP/assets 0.23
Gross profitability (GP / assets)
0.23
Primary signal (Novy-Marx).
9th of 9 SIC 50 peers
Return on equity
8.7%
Gross margin
13.6%
9th of 9 SIC 50 peers
Revenue growth (YoY)
6.1%
Gross margin improving
Margin trend vs prior year.
Operating Leverage
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
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| Revenue vs OpEx | ||||
| Op. Income vs Revenue |
Growth
Revenue CAGR (3Y)
-5.2%
Revenue CAGR (5Y)
0.5%
Earnings CAGR (3Y)
-4.2%
FCF CAGR (3Y)
—
Cash Flow Health
Is the cash real?
No warning flags · FCF 44% above net income
Free cash flow
$113.84M
Operating cash flow minus capex.
Positive free cash flow
FCF vs net income
44.3%
(FCF − net income) ÷ |net income|. Positive: cash above earnings. Negative: below.
FCF not below net income
Fails when free cash flow is below net income (yellow flag).
Accruals healthy
Cash-backed earnings.
SBC / revenue
0.4%
Stock-based comp intensity.
Balance Sheet Strength
Can it survive a storm?
Warning: Balance sheet deteriorating · net debt $13.04M, F-Score 7/9
Balance-sheet safety
Composite anti-fragile check.
Debt / equity
1.12
9th of 9 SIC 50 peers (best = lowest)
Current ratio
1.76×
9th of 9 SIC 50 peers
Quick ratio
1.00×
Net cash
-$13.04M
Cash & equivalents minus total debt.
Piotroski F-Score
7 / 9
Fundamental-strength score (0-9).
Valuation
Is the price reasonable?
No warning flags
Capital allocation quality
Composite score
3.7 / 5
Lifecycle Phase History
Price History
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