SWYBY (Sanoma Oyj) GF Value Rank: 5 (As of Jul. 06, 2026) — 67% Above Median


SWYBY Sanoma Oyj SWYBY
67 GF Score
Price $2.46
GF Value $2.08
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sanoma Oyj GF Value Rank?

Sanoma Oyj SWYBY 67 GF Value Rank is 5 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates SWYBY with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.08. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Sanoma Oyj has the GF Value Rank of 5.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

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SWYBY vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Sanoma Oyj's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.

Sanoma Oyj GF Value Rank vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sanoma Oyj's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sanoma Oyj's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 5 mean?
Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY) has a GF Value Rank of 5 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Sanoma Oyj and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Sanoma Oyj's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Sanoma Oyj's GF Value Rank too high?
Sanoma Oyj's current GF Value Rank of 5 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Sanoma Oyj has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanoma Oyj's GF Value Rank compare to EDU and TAL?
Sanoma Oyj's GF Value Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. Historically, Sanoma Oyj's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 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 GF Value Rank for an Education company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Education industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Sanoma Oyj and its competitors. Sanoma Oyj's current GF Value Rank is 5, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanoma Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY) has a current GF Value Rank of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.08, compared to a current price of $2.46 — trading 18.3% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 5, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Sanoma Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY), the current GF Value Rank is 5 as of Jul. 06, 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 Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanoma Oyj stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.46 is trading 18.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.08.

Key valuation signals for SWYBY:

  • GF Value Rank: 5 (67% above median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: $2.08 vs. price of $2.46 (18.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SWYBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sanoma Oyj Business Description

Address Toolonlahdenkatu 2, Helsinki, FIN, 00100
Sanoma Oyj is a learning and media company. The group publishes magazines and newspapers along with educational learning literature and services. It operates in two segments: Learning and Media Finland. Sanoma's learning products and services enable teachers to develop the talents of every child to reach their full potential. The company offers printed and digital learning content as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary, secondary and vocational education. The Finnish media business of Sanoma provides information, experiences, inspiration, and entertainment via multiple media platforms: newspapers, radio, television, events, magazines, online, and mobile channels. The company's publications include Helsingin Sanomat, IltaSanomat among others.
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