Sony GroupSNEJF +4.76%82 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SNEJF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.90 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,673 Hardware companies, Sony Group ranks better than 63.42% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Sony Group's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,710 Mil. Sony Group's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $198 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sony Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SNEJF'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.71 Med: 51.04 Max: 76.19
Current: 28.96
SNEJF's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 63.42% of 1673
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.73
vs SNEJF: 28.96
Sony Group (OTCPK:SNEJF) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Sony Group Interest Coverage Related Terms
Sony Group Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sony Group's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Sony Group's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sony Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sony Group's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Sony Group (SNEJF) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Sony Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, Sony Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 24.71 to 76.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Sony Group ranks #612 out of 1673 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is Sony Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Sony Group's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.71 to a high of 76.19. Based on the distribution chart, Sony Group ranks #612 out of 1673 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sony Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sony Group's Interest Coverage compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sony Group ranks #612 out of 1673 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Sony Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.73. Historically, Sony Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 24.71 to 76.19 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 13.73, based on 1,673 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Sony Group and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sony Group's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 (SNEJF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.90, compared to a current price of $20.65 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Sony Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sony Group (SNEJF), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Sony Group (SNEJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sony Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $20.65 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.90.
GuruFocus considers Sony Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SNEJF:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: $19.90 vs. price of $20.65 (3.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SNEJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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