SoftBank GroupFRA:SFT -9.60%61 Net Margin % is 87.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 546% above its 10-year median of 13.63. GuruFocus rates FRA:SFT with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Telecommunication Services companies, SoftBank Group ranks better than 98.37% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. SoftBank Group's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €9,973 Mil. SoftBank Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €11,335 Mil. Therefore, SoftBank Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 87.99%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SoftBank Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SFT'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.45 Med: 13.63 Max: 88.62
Current: 64.14
FRA:SFT's Net Margin % is ranked better than 98.37% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.455
vs FRA:SFT: 64.14
SoftBank Group (FRA:SFT) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
SoftBank Group Net Margin % Related Terms
SoftBank Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SoftBank Group's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, SoftBank Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SoftBank Group's Net 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 (FRA:SFT) has a Net Margin % of 87.99% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on SoftBank Group and its competitors. This is 546% above median its historical median of 13.63. According to the industry distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #6 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 1.6%.
Is SoftBank Group's Net Margin % too high?
SoftBank Group's current Net Margin % of 87.99% is 546% above median its 10-year median of 13.63. The Telecommunication Services industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. SoftBank Group's value of 87.99% is 1513% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #6 out of 368 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 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SoftBank Group's Net Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #6 out of 368 companies for Net Margin %. This places SoftBank Group in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. SoftBank Group's value of 87.99% is 1513% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.63 vs. the industry median of 5.46, SoftBank Group 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 Net Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.46, based on 368 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SoftBank Group's current Net Margin % of 87.99% is 1513% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on SoftBank Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SoftBank Group's current Net Margin % is 87.99%, which is 546% above median its own 10-year median of 13.63. 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 (FRA:SFT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.13, compared to a current price of €35.97 — trading 137.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 87.99%, which is 546% above median its 10-year median of 13.63 and 1513% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.46. SoftBank Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SoftBank Group (FRA:SFT), the current Net Margin % is 87.99% 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 (FRA:SFT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SoftBank Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €35.97 is trading 137.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.13.
GuruFocus considers SoftBank Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SFT:
Net Margin %: 87.99% (546% above median its 10-year median of 13.63)
GF Value™: €15.13 vs. price of €35.97 (137.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1513% above the Telecommunication Services median (#6 of 368)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SFT 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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