Sony GroupWBO:SON1 -0.31%77 Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates WBO:SON1 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.58 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,492 Hardware companies, Sony Group ranks better than 62.67% on this metric.
Capex-to-Operating-Income measures a company's investments in physical assets such as property, industrial buildings or equipment to its operating income.
Hence, Sony Group's Capex-to-Operating-Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.60.
Sony Group (WBO:SON1) Capex-to-Operating-Income Explanation
Capex-to-Operating-Income assesses how much emphasis a company is placing upon investing in capital-intensive projects. The ratio is generally a good gauge to quantify how much focus on growth a company has. Typically, smaller companies that are still growing and expanding will have a higher Capex to Operating Income Ratio, since such businesses are likely investing more in physical assets. Lower ratios could indicate that a company has reached maturity and it is no longer pursuing aggressive growth.
Sony Group Capex-to-Operating-Income Related Terms
Sony Group Capex-to-Operating-Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sony Group's Capex-to-Operating-Income can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
WBO:SON1 vs AAPL: Capex-to-Operating-Income Comparison
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Sony Group's Capex-to-Operating-Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Capex-to-Operating-Income data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sony Group Capex-to-Operating-Income vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sony Group's Capex-to-Operating-Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sony Group's Capex-to-Operating-Income falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Capex-to-Operating-Income of 0.60 mean?
Sony Group (WBO:SON1) has a Capex-to-Operating-Income of 0.60 as of Mar. 2026. Capex to Operating Income ratio measures a company's investments in physical assets to its operating income. View historical data on Sony Group and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Sony Group's Capex-to-Operating-Income has ranged from 0.30 to 0.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Sony Group ranks #557 out of 1492 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Sony Group's Capex-to-Operating-Income too high?
Sony Group's current Capex-to-Operating-Income of 0.60 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 0.77. The Hardware industry median Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.48. Sony Group's value of 0.60 is 25% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sony Group ranks #557 out of 1492 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sony Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sony Group's Capex-to-Operating-Income compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sony Group ranks #557 out of 1492 companies for Capex-to-Operating-Income. This puts Sony Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.48. Sony Group's value of 0.60 is 25% above this benchmark. Historically, Sony Group's own Capex-to-Operating-Income has ranged from 0.30 to 0.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.48, Sony Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Capex-to-Operating-Income for a Hardware company?
The median Capex-to-Operating-Income among Hardware companies is 0.48, based on 1,492 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Capex-to-Operating-Income significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Capex-to-Operating-Income should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sony Group's current Capex-to-Operating-Income of 0.60 is 25% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Capex-to-Operating-Income mean?
A high Capex-to-Operating-Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capex to Operating Income ratio measures a company's investments in physical assets to its operating income. View historical data on Sony Group and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sony Group's current Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.60, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sony Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sony Group (WBO:SON1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.58, compared to a current price of €17.21 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.60, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 25% above the Hardware industry median of 0.48. Sony Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Capex-to-Operating-Income calculated?
Capex-to-Operating-Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sony Group (WBO:SON1), the current Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.60 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sony Group (WBO:SON1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sony Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €17.21 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.58.
GuruFocus considers Sony Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:SON1:
Capex-to-Operating-Income: 0.60 (25% above median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: €17.58 vs. price of €17.21 (2.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25% above the Hardware median (#557 of 1492)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:SON1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sony Group is a conglomerate with consumer electronics roots, which not only designs, develops, produces, and sells electronic equipment and devices, but also is engaged in content businesses, such as console and mobile games, music, and movies. Sony is the global top company of CMOS image sensors, game consoles, professional broadcasting cameras, and music publishing, and is one of the top players on digital cameras, wireless earphones, recorded music, movies, and so on. Sony's business portfolio is well diversified with five major business segments.
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