SFTBY (SoftBank Group) Preferred Stock: $0 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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SFTBY SoftBank Group Corp SFTBY
70 GF Score
Price $17.25
GF Value $8.80
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is SoftBank Group Preferred Stock?

SoftBank Group SFTBY -2.87% 70 Preferred Stock is $0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SFTBY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Preferred stock is a special equity security that has properties of both equity and debt. SoftBank Group's preferred stock for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil.

The market value of preferred stock needs to be added to the market value of common stocks in the calculation of Enterprise Value. SoftBank Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $270,218 Mil.

In the calculation of book value, the par value of preferred stocks needs to subtracted from total equity. SoftBank Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.74.

Dividends paid to preferred stocks need to be subtracted from net income in the calculation of Earnings per Share (Diluted). SoftBank Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.01.


SoftBank Group  (OTCPK:SFTBY) Preferred Stock Explanation

When a company needs capital but does not wish to issue debt, they may sell preferred stocks to investors.

For instance, during the financial crisis of 2008, Goldman Sachs (GS) issued a combination of preferred stock and common stock options for $5 billion of capital to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)(BRK.B). In this deal, Berkshire Hathaway paid $5 billion for 10% cumulative perpetual preferred stock and warrants to buy 43.5 million shares of Goldman Sachs at $115 a share. Goldman Sachs bought back the preferred in 2010. Guess how much money Warren Buffett made in this deal in two years? Read How Much Did Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Make on Its Goldman Sachs (GS) Preferred Stock?

1. The market value of Preferred Stocks needs to be added to the market value of common stocks in the calculation of enterprise value.

SoftBank Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

2. In the calculation of Book Value, the par value of Preferred Stocks needs to subtracted from total equity.

SoftBank Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

3. Dividends paid to Preferred Stocks need to be subtracted from net income in the calculation of earnings per share.

SoftBank Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) (EPS) for the three months 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 Preferred Stock Related Terms


SoftBank Group Preferred Stock Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SoftBank Group's Preferred Stock 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.

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SoftBank Group Preferred Stock Calculation

Preferred Stock is a special equity security that has properties of both equity and debt. It is generally considered a hybrid instrument. Preferred stock is senior to common stock, but is subordinate to bonds in terms of claim or rights to their share of the assets of the company.

Preferred stock has priority over common stock in the payment of dividends and any payments received when a company liquidates.

Preferred stock comes in many forms. It can be:


Convertible or Non-Convertible
Cumulative or Non-Cumulative
Voting or Non-Voting
Callable or Non-Callable
Maturity Date or No Maturity Date

A preferred stock without a maturity date is called a perpetual preferred stock. These are relatively rare. A good example of perpetual preferred stock is the many series of Public Storage (PSA) preferred shares that trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Before investing in preferred stock, it is important to know which of the above groups the stock belongs to. Is it convertible or non-convertible? Are dividends cumulative or non-cumulative?

It is also critical that an investor knows what bonds the company has in front of the preferred stock. Bondholders get paid first. So the decision to buy a preferred stock can be similar to the decision to buy a bond. But, remember, the preferred stock of a company with bonds is junior to those bonds.

Unless a preferred stock is convertible, the upside in a preferred stock investment is more limited than in a common stock investment. If a company doubles its earnings, it is usually under no more obligation to double the dividends paid to preferred shareholders than it is to double the interest paid to its bankers and bondholders.So preferred stock is very different from common stock.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Preferred Stock →
What does a Preferred Stock of $0 Mil mean?
SoftBank Group (SFTBY) has a Preferred Stock of $0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Preferred Stock represents the par value of a company's preferred shares. View historical data on SoftBank Group and its competitors.
Is SoftBank Group's Preferred Stock too high?
SoftBank Group's current Preferred Stock is $0 Mil. 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 Preferred Stock compare to TMUS and VZ?
SoftBank Group's Preferred Stock of $0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Preferred Stock for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Preferred Stock depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Preferred Stock 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 Preferred Stock mean?
A high Preferred Stock can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Preferred Stock represents the par value of a company's preferred shares. View historical data on SoftBank Group and its competitors. SoftBank Group's current Preferred Stock is $0 Mil. 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 $8.80, compared to a current price of $17.25 — trading 96% above its estimated fair value. The current Preferred Stock is $0 Mil. 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 Preferred Stock calculated?
Preferred Stock is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SoftBank Group (SFTBY), the current Preferred Stock is $0 Mil 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 $17.25 is trading 96% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.80. GuruFocus considers SoftBank Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SFTBY:

  • Preferred Stock: $0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $8.80 vs. price of $17.25 (96% 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.
70GF Score

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