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SoftBankTSE:9434 +0.96%71 EV-to-FCF is 20.49 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 20.97. GuruFocus rates TSE:9434 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円224.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 251 Telecommunication Services companies, SoftBank ranks worse than 65.34% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, SoftBank's Enterprise Value is 円16,865,983 Mil.
SoftBank's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円823,295 Mil. Therefore, SoftBank's EV-to-FCF for today is 20.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for SoftBank's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9434'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.18 Med: 20.97 Max: 32.59
Current: 20.47
During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of SoftBank was 32.59. The lowest was 10.18. And the median was 20.97.
TSE:9434's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 65.34% of 251
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 14.78
vs TSE:9434: 20.47
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
SoftBank's share price for today is 円221.60.
SoftBank's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 円11.270.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
SoftBank EV-to-FCF Related Terms
SoftBank EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SoftBank's EV-to-FCF 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's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, SoftBank's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SoftBank's EV-to-FCF falls into.
SoftBank's current Enterprise Value is 円16,865,983 Mil.
SoftBank's Free Cash Flow 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 円823,295 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 (TSE:9434) has a EV-to-FCF of 20.49 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on SoftBank and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.97. Over the past decade, SoftBank's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 10.18 to 32.59. According to the industry distribution chart, SoftBank ranks #164 out of 251 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 65.3%.
Is SoftBank's EV-to-FCF too high?
SoftBank's current EV-to-FCF of 20.49 is near median its 10-year median of 20.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.18 to a high of 32.59. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.78. SoftBank's value of 20.49 is 38.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SoftBank ranks #164 out of 251 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SoftBank has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SoftBank's EV-to-FCF compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, SoftBank ranks #164 out of 251 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places SoftBank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.78. SoftBank's value of 20.49 is 38.6% above this benchmark. Historically, SoftBank's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 10.18 to 32.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.97 vs. the industry median of 14.78, SoftBank 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 EV-to-FCF for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Telecommunication Services companies is 14.78, based on 251 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SoftBank's current EV-to-FCF of 20.49 is 38.6% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on SoftBank and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SoftBank's current EV-to-FCF is 20.49, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SoftBank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SoftBank (TSE:9434) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円224.89, compared to a current price of 円221.60 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 20.49, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.97 and 38.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 14.78. SoftBank's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SoftBank (TSE:9434), the current EV-to-FCF is 20.49 as of Jul. 25, 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 (TSE:9434) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SoftBank stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円221.60 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円224.89.
GuruFocus considers SoftBank to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9434:
EV-to-FCF: 20.49 (near median its 10-year median of 20.97)
GF Value™: 円224.89 vs. price of 円221.60 (1.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.6% above the Telecommunication Services median (#164 of 251)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9434 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SoftBank is an established, telecommunications services provider in Japan owning a mobile network with around 50 million mobile customers and 24% market share. It also provides some fixed line services, which are mostly resold so are low margin. The company also owns 32.4% of LY Corp, and SoftBank and LY Corp each own 32% of PayPay so SoftBank consolidates PayPay. SoftBank Group sold 33.5% of SoftBank Corp in an IPO in 2018 and has since sold down further to a 40% holding.
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