Sony Group (BSP:SNEC34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.86 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 25% Above Median

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BSP:SNEC34 Sony Group Corp BSP:SNEC34
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Price R$106.91
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What is Sony Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Sony Group BSP:SNEC34 -1.11% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.86 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 1.49. GuruFocus rates BSP:SNEC34 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of R$100.02 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,976 Hardware companies, Sony Group ranks worse than 60.53% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Sony Group's current share price is R$106.91. Sony Group's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$57.47. Sony Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.86.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sony Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:SNEC34' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42   Med: 1.49   Max: 2.8
Current: 2.01

During the past years, Sony Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.80. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 1.49.

BSP:SNEC34's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
60.53% of 1976 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.37 vs BSP:SNEC34: 2.01

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Sony Group's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$16.764. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is R$57.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Sony Group  (BSP:SNEC34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Sony Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Sony Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sony Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.

Sony Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Sony Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.74 1.55 1.60 2.21 1.86

Sony Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.21 2.16 2.54 2.35 1.86

BSP:SNEC34 vs AAPL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Sony Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sony Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sony Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Sony Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Sony Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=106.91/57.47
=1.86

* 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.

Sony Group's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Sony Group's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=16.764/112.7000*112.7000
=16.764

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Sony Group Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 8.145 98.100 9.357
201609 8.380 98.000 9.637
201612 10.761 98.400 12.325
201703 8.180 98.100 9.397
201706 8.560 98.500 9.794
201709 9.035 98.800 10.306
201712 12.063 99.400 13.677
201803 9.315 99.200 10.583
201806 10.334 99.200 11.740
201809 12.345 99.900 13.927
201812 12.820 99.700 14.492
201903 11.410 99.700 12.898
201906 10.769 99.800 12.161
201909 12.859 100.100 14.478
201912 14.767 100.500 16.560
202003 12.670 100.300 14.236
202006 15.175 99.900 17.119
202009 17.231 99.900 19.439
202012 21.353 99.300 24.234
202103 18.507 99.900 20.878
202106 16.463 99.500 18.647
202109 18.139 100.100 20.422
202112 24.067 100.100 27.096
202203 15.213 101.100 16.959
202206 13.492 101.800 14.937
202209 15.453 103.100 16.892
202212 19.328 104.100 20.925
202303 19.143 104.400 20.665
202306 16.435 105.200 17.607
202309 15.274 106.200 16.209
202312 20.664 106.800 21.806
202403 9.290 107.200 9.767
202406 14.316 108.200 14.911
202409 18.952 108.900 19.613
202412 24.231 110.700 24.669
202503 17.876 111.100 18.133
202506 16.641 111.700 16.790
202509 18.717 112.000 18.834
202512 21.634 113.000 21.577
202603 16.764 112.700 16.764

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.86 mean?
Sony Group (BSP:SNEC34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.86 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sony Group and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 1.49. Over the past decade, Sony Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 2.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Sony Group ranks #1196 out of 1976 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is Sony Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Sony Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.86 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 1.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 2.80. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.37. Sony Group's value of 1.86 is 35.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sony Group ranks #1196 out of 1976 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sony Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sony Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sony Group ranks #1196 out of 1976 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Sony Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.37. Sony Group's value of 1.86 is 35.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sony Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 2.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.49 vs. the industry median of 1.37, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.37, based on 1,976 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sony Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.86 is 35.8% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sony Group and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sony Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.86, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 1.49. 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 (BSP:SNEC34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$100.02, compared to a current price of R$106.91 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.86, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 1.49 and 35.8% above the Hardware industry median of 1.37. Sony Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sony Group (BSP:SNEC34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.86 as of Jul. 22, 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 (BSP:SNEC34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sony Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$106.91 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$100.02. GuruFocus considers Sony Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:SNEC34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.86 (25% above median its 10-year median of 1.49)
  • GF Value™: R$100.02 vs. price of R$106.91 (6.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100
  • Industry Position: 35.8% above the Hardware median (#1196 of 1976)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:SNEC34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sony Group Business Description

Address 7-1, Konan 1-Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 108-0075
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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