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SoftBank GroupSFTBY +1.74%68 Net-Net Working Capital is $-18.26 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SFTBY with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 56 Telecommunication Services companies, SoftBank Group ranks worse than 1785712.5% on this metric.
In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.
SoftBank Group's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-18.26.
The industry rank for SoftBank Group's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
SFTBY's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 8.145 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
SoftBank Group (OTCPK:SFTBY) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
SoftBank Group Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
SoftBank Group Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SoftBank Group's Net-Net Working Capital 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.
SFTBY vs VZ, TMUS, T: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, SoftBank Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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 Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, SoftBank Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SoftBank Group's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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.
In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.
In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.
What does a Net-Net Working Capital of $-18.26 mean?
SoftBank Group (SFTBY) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-18.26 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on SoftBank Group According to the industry distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #999999 out of 56 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is SoftBank Group's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
SoftBank Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-18.26. Based on the distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #999999 out of 56 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SoftBank Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SoftBank Group's Net-Net Working Capital compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #999999 out of 56 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places SoftBank Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.15. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Telecommunication Services companies is 8.15, based on 56 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital 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 Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on SoftBank Group For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SoftBank Group's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-18.26. 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 $7.94, compared to a current price of $18.14 — trading 128.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-18.26. SoftBank Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SoftBank Group (SFTBY), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-18.26 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 $18.14 is trading 128.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.94.
GuruFocus considers SoftBank Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SFTBY:
Net-Net Working Capital: $-18.26
GF Value™: $7.94 vs. price of $18.14 (128.5% 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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