Sony GroupWBO:SON1 -0.31%77 Operating Margin % is 8.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 10.36. GuruFocus rates WBO:SON1 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.58 (Fairly Valued). Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Sony Group ranks better than 81.55% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Sony Group's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,479 Mil. Sony Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €16,552 Mil. Therefore, Sony Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.93%.
Good Sign:
Sony Group Corp operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sony Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:SON1'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.71 Med: 10.36 Max: 12.45
Current: 12.45
WBO:SON1's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 81.55% of 2472
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.8
vs WBO:SON1: 12.45
Sony Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.
Sony Group's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,479 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €8,804 Mil.
Sony Group (WBO:SON1) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Sony Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Sony Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sony Group's Operating 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 Consumer Electronics subindustry, Sony Group's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Sony Group Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sony Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sony Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Sony Group's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Sony Group (WBO:SON1) has a Operating Margin % of 8.93% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sony Group and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 10.36. Over the past decade, Sony Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.71 to 12.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Sony Group ranks #456 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is Sony Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Sony Group's current Operating Margin % of 8.93% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 10.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.71 to a high of 12.45. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Sony Group's value of 8.93% is 135% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sony Group ranks #456 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sony Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sony Group's Operating Margin % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sony Group ranks #456 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sony Group in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Sony Group's value of 8.93% is 135% above this benchmark. Historically, Sony Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.71 to 12.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.36 vs. the industry median of 3.80, Sony 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 Operating Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.80, based on 2,472 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sony Group's current Operating Margin % of 8.93% is 135% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sony Group and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sony Group's current Operating Margin % is 8.93%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 10.36. 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 (WBO:SON1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.58, compared to a current price of €17.21 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.93%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 10.36 and 135% above the Hardware industry median of 3.80. Sony Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sony Group (WBO:SON1), the current Operating Margin % is 8.93% 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 (WBO:SON1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sony Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €17.21 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.58.
GuruFocus considers Sony Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:SON1:
Operating Margin %: 8.93% (14% below median its 10-year median of 10.36)
GF Value™: €17.58 vs. price of €17.21 (2.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 135% above the Hardware median (#456 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:SON1 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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