SoftBank GroupSFTBY -3.55%70 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SFTBY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 191 Telecommunication Services companies, SoftBank Group ranks better than 99.48% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. SoftBank Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for SoftBank Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SFTBY'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.05 Max: 22.31
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of SoftBank Group was 22.31. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.05.
SFTBY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 99.48% of 191
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs SFTBY: 0.01
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of SoftBank Group was 151.80% per year. The lowest was -29.50% per year. And the median was 2.30% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
SoftBank Group (OTCPK:SFTBY) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
SoftBank Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
SoftBank Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SoftBank Group's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 TMUS, VZ, T: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, SoftBank Group's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, SoftBank Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SoftBank Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
SoftBank Group's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
SoftBank Group (SFTBY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on SoftBank Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, SoftBank Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 22.31. According to the industry distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #1 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is SoftBank Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
SoftBank Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 22.31. Based on the distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #1 out of 191 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #1 out of 191 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places SoftBank Group in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. Historically, SoftBank Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 22.31 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.53, based on 191 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on SoftBank Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SoftBank Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 $8.19, compared to a current price of $19.01 — trading 132.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SoftBank Group (SFTBY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 $19.01 is trading 132.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.19.
GuruFocus considers SoftBank Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SFTBY:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $8.19 vs. price of $19.01 (132.1% 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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