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SoftBank Group
(9984)
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Rating:56Neutral
Price Target:
¥5,124.00
▲(0.73% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/09/26
The score is held back primarily by weak cash conversion (negative TTM operating and free cash flow) and elevated leverage, alongside mixed earnings quality (negative TTM operating profit despite positive net income). Technicals also lean bearish with a negative MACD and price below key moving averages. These risks are partly offset by attractive valuation metrics (low P/E and very high dividend yield).
Positive Factors
Steady Revenue Growth
A sustained increase in revenue indicates expanding scale across the group’s operating and investment-related activities. Continued growth provides a broader base for future profitability, although the quality of that growth depends on improving operating cash generation.
Negative Factors
Elevated Leverage
High leverage increases exposure to refinancing costs, asset-value declines, and earnings volatility. It can also constrain new investments or force stake monetization at unfavorable times, making balance-sheet resilience dependent on portfolio performance and financing access.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Steady Revenue Growth
A sustained increase in revenue indicates expanding scale across the group’s operating and investment-related activities. Continued growth provides a broader base for future profitability, although the quality of that growth depends on improving operating cash generation.
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SoftBank Group (9984) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥29.04T
Dividend Yield0.21%
Average Volume (3M)22.76M
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.2
Beta (1Y)1.54
Revenue Growth8.63%
EPS Growth188.96%
CountryJP
Employees73,677
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryTelecommunications Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)861.18
Shares Outstanding5,711,848,000
10 Day Avg. Volume20,688,840
30 Day Avg. Volume22,757,256
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.16
Price to Sales (P/S)2.60
P/FCF Ratio-8.18
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥8,783.33Price Target Upside72.66% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)174.37
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥8.44T
SoftBank Group Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
SoftBank Group Corp., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a global conglomerate providing a wide array of services, with a core focus on telecommunications both domestically and internationally. Its extensive operations are strategically organized i...
How the Company Makes Money
SoftBank Group primarily makes money through (1) returns from investments and (2) earnings from consolidated operating subsidiaries.
1) Investment returns (core driver)
- Capital gains and losses on investments: A major source of performance is t...
SoftBank Group Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 13, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 05, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call reflected a positive sentiment overall, with significant financial recovery and strategic investments in AI and technology sectors. However, ongoing market volatility and increased leverage were noted as challenges. Despite these, the company's strategic direction and financial achievements outweighed the concerns.Positive Updates
Record Profitability
SoftBank Group reported a net income of JPY 1.15 trillion, marking its first profit in four years and an increase of JPY 1.38 trillion year-over-year.
Negative Updates
Market Volatility and Challenges
Weaker performance of tech stocks led to significant market volatility, impacting net asset value down by JPY 2.1 trillion year-over-year.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record Profitability
SoftBank Group reported a net income of JPY 1.15 trillion, marking its first profit in four years and an increase of JPY 1.38 trillion year-over-year.
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Company Guidance
During the earnings results announcement for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, SoftBank Group Corp. highlighted several key metrics and strategic initiatives. The company reported a net asset value of JPY 25.7 trillion, a decrease of JPY 2.1 trillion year-over-year, but noted a recovery to JPY 27.4 trillion based on current share prices. The loan-to-value ratio increased to 18.0% from 8.4% the previous year, remaining below the 25% safety threshold. SoftBank achieved a net income of JPY 1.15 trillion, marking its first profit in four years, and net sales rose to JPY 7.2 billion, up JPY 487 billion year-on-year. The company is focused on advancing its AI strategy, including a significant investment commitment of up to $30 billion in OpenAI and the acquisition of Ampere for $6.5 billion. Additionally, SoftBank is preparing for the IPO of PayPay, which achieved an EBIT of JPY 45 billion and a GMV of JPY 15.4 trillion, reflecting a 23% year-on-year increase.SoftBank Group Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
55
Neutral
Cash Flow
34
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 8.00T | 7.80T | 7.24T | 6.76T | 6.57T | 6.22T |
| Gross Profit | 4.12T | 4.02T | 3.75T | 3.54T | 3.33T | 3.27T |
| EBITDA | 6.77T | 7.83T | 3.15T | 1.47T | 980.26B | 365.37B |
| Net Income | 4.92T | 5.00T | 1.15T | -227.65B | -970.14B | -1.71T |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 65.14T | 60.75T | 45.01T | 46.72T | 43.94T | 47.54T |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 6.25T | 7.50T | 3.71T | 6.19T | 6.93T | 5.33T |
| Total Debt | 27.98T | 25.86T | 18.91T | 16.19T | 16.05T | 17.79T |
| Total Liabilities | 43.98T | 40.47T | 31.06T | 33.49T | 33.29T | 35.84T |
| Stockholders Equity | 18.23T | 17.43T | 11.56T | 11.16T | 9.03T | 9.98T |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -3.59T | -2.48T | 118.98B | -372.06B | 107.53B | 1.89T |
| Operating Cash Flow | -862.31B | -744.36B | 973.15B | 250.55B | 741.29B | 2.73T |
| Investing Cash Flow | -6.26T | -4.36T | -1.71T | -841.46B | 547.58B | -3.02T |
| Financing Cash Flow | 6.13T | 6.01T | -1.81T | -606.22B | 191.52B | 602.22B |
SoftBank Group Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | ¥420.51B | 23.40 | 16.96% | 1.49% | 6.44% | 8.66% | |
71 Outperform | ¥608.91B | 23.68 | 16.08% | 1.12% | 13.85% | 21.44% | |
69 Neutral | ¥10.48T | 14.64 | 14.41% | 2.71% | 4.05% | 18.81% | |
66 Neutral | ¥11.43T | 20.80 | ― | 3.88% | 7.91% | 8.35% | |
65 Neutral | ¥14.42T | 13.07 | 10.96% | 3.50% | 7.56% | 8.41% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
56 Neutral | ¥29.04T | 6.18 | 24.50% | 0.20% | 8.63% | 188.96% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
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