SoftBank GroupSFTBY -1.33%70 FCF Margin % is -48.49% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SFTBY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, SoftBank Group ranks worse than 92.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for SoftBank Group's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SFTBY'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.73 Med: -1.89 Max: 30.38
Current: -27.33
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of SoftBank Group was 30.38%. The lowest was -27.73%. And the median was -1.89%.
SFTBY's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 92.92% of 367
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 8.25
vs SFTBY: -27.33
SoftBank Group FCF Margin % Related Terms
SoftBank Group FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SoftBank Group's FCF 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, SoftBank Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SoftBank Group's FCF 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 (SFTBY) has a FCF Margin % of -48.49% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on SoftBank Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #341 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 92.9%.
Is SoftBank Group's FCF Margin % too high?
SoftBank Group's current FCF Margin % is -48.49%. Based on the distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #341 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 FCF Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #341 out of 367 companies for FCF Margin %. This places SoftBank Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 8.25. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 8.25, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on SoftBank Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SoftBank Group's current FCF Margin % is -48.49%. 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 $8.79, compared to a current price of $20.08 — trading 128.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -48.49%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SoftBank Group (SFTBY), the current FCF Margin % is -48.49% 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 (SFTBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SoftBank Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $20.08 is trading 128.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.79.
GuruFocus considers SoftBank Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SFTBY:
FCF Margin %: -48.49%
GF Value™: $8.79 vs. price of $20.08 (128.4% above fair value)
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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