SoftBank GroupSFTBF +6.50%70 EBITDA Margin % is 117.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 221% above its 10-year median of 36.67. GuruFocus rates SFTBF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, SoftBank Group ranks better than 97% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. SoftBank Group's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $15,422 Mil. SoftBank Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $13,104 Mil. Therefore, SoftBank Group's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 117.69%.
SoftBank Group (OTCPK:SFTBF) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
SoftBank Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
SoftBank Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SoftBank Group's EBITDA Margin % 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, SoftBank Group's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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.
SoftBank Group EBITDA Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, SoftBank Group's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SoftBank Group's EBITDA Margin % 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.
SoftBank Group (SFTBF) has a EBITDA Margin % of 117.69% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on SoftBank Group and its competitors. This is 221% above median its historical median of 36.67. Over the past decade, SoftBank Group's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 5.87 to 121.34. According to the industry distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #11 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is SoftBank Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
SoftBank Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 117.69% is 221% above median its 10-year median of 36.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.87 to a high of 121.34. The Telecommunication Services industry median EBITDA Margin % is 25.57. SoftBank Group's value of 117.69% is 360.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #11 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SoftBank Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SoftBank Group's EBITDA Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #11 out of 367 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places SoftBank Group in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 25.57. SoftBank Group's value of 117.69% is 360.3% above this benchmark. Historically, SoftBank Group's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 5.87 to 121.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.67 vs. the industry median of 25.57, SoftBank 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 25.57, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SoftBank Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 117.69% is 360.3% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on SoftBank Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 25.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SoftBank Group's current EBITDA Margin % is 117.69%, which is 221% above median its own 10-year median of 36.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SoftBank Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SoftBank Group (SFTBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.35, compared to a current price of $42.19 — trading 143.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 117.69%, which is 221% above median its 10-year median of 36.67 and 360.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 25.57. SoftBank Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SoftBank Group (SFTBF), the current EBITDA Margin % is 117.69% 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 SoftBank Group (SFTBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SoftBank Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $42.19 is trading 143.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.35.
GuruFocus considers SoftBank Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SFTBF:
EBITDA Margin %: 117.69% (221% above median its 10-year median of 36.67)
GF Value™: $17.35 vs. price of $42.19 (143.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 360.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#11 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SFTBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SoftBank is a Japan-based telecom and e-commerce conglomerate that has expanded mainly through acquisitions, and its key assets include a 40%-owned mobile and fixed broadband telecom operator business in Japan. It also owns 90% of semiconductor chip designer Arm Holdings following the 2023 IPO of this business, and has a vast portfolio of mainly internet- and e-commerce-focused early-stage investments. It is also a general partner of the USD 100 billion SoftBank Vision Fund 1 and sole investor in SoftBank Vision Fund 2, both of which primarily invest in pre-IPO internet and AI companies. Recently, it has begun investing in OpenAI.
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