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SoftBank GroupSFTBY +1.07%68 EV-to-EBIT is 7.32 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 11.91. GuruFocus rates SFTBY with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 284 Telecommunication Services companies, SoftBank Group ranks better than 83.8% on this metric.
SoftBank Group (OTCPK:SFTBY) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
SoftBank Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $270,218 Mil.
SoftBank Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $45,594 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
SoftBank Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SoftBank Group's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, SoftBank Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SoftBank Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
SoftBank Group's current Enterprise Value is $333,627 Mil.
SoftBank Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $45,594 Mil.
* 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 (SFTBY) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.32 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on SoftBank Group and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 11.91. According to the industry distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #46 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is SoftBank Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
SoftBank Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.32 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 11.91. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.57. SoftBank Group's value of 7.32 is 46% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #46 out of 284 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 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SoftBank Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #46 out of 284 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places SoftBank Group in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.57. SoftBank Group's value of 7.32 is 46% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.91 vs. the industry median of 13.57, SoftBank Group has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Telecommunication Services companies is 13.57, based on 284 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SoftBank Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.32 is 46% below 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on SoftBank Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SoftBank Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.32, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 11.91. 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 (SFTBY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.82, compared to a current price of $18.02 — trading 104.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.32, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 11.91 and 46% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 13.57. SoftBank Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SoftBank Group (SFTBY), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.32 as of Aug. 05, 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 (SFTBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SoftBank Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.02 is trading 104.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.82.
GuruFocus considers SoftBank Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SFTBY:
EV-to-EBIT: 7.32 (39% below median its 10-year median of 11.91)
GF Value™: $8.82 vs. price of $18.02 (104.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46% below the Telecommunication Services median (#46 of 284)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SFTBY 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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