SFTBY (SoftBank Group) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


SFTBY SoftBank Group Corp SFTBY
70 GF Score
Price $17.71
GF Value $8.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is SoftBank Group Moat Score?

SoftBank Group SFTBY -5.91% 70 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates SFTBY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 388 Telecommunication Services companies, SoftBank Group ranks better than 85.82% on this metric.

SoftBank Group has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

SoftBank Group has Narrow Moat: SoftBank has a solid narrow moat due to its strategic investments and ownership in various tech companies, providing some network effects and potential cost advantages. However, its market leadership is not dominant, and it faces significant competition and regulatory challenges.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes SoftBank Group might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

SoftBank Group  (OTCPK:SFTBY) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

SoftBank Group Moat Score Related Terms

SFTBY vs TMUS, VZ, T: Moat Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, SoftBank Group's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, SoftBank Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SoftBank Group's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
SoftBank Group (SFTBY) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #55 out of 388 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is SoftBank Group's Moat Score too high?
SoftBank Group's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #55 out of 388 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 Moat Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #55 out of 388 companies for Moat Score. This places SoftBank Group in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. SoftBank Group's current Moat Score is 5. 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 $8.81, compared to a current price of $17.71 — trading 101% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. SoftBank Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SoftBank Group (SFTBY), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 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 $17.71 is trading 101% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.81. GuruFocus considers SoftBank Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SFTBY:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $8.81 vs. price of $17.71 (101% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Group Business Description

Address Kaigan 1-7-1, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-7537
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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