STEAF (Sm Entertainment Japan Co) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Dec. 2025) — 33% Above Median

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STEAF Sm Entertainment Japan Co Ltd STEAF
52 GF Score
Price $0.76
GF Value $1.49
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sm Entertainment Japan Co Profitability Rank?

Sm Entertainment Japan Co STEAF +1.88% 52 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates STEAF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.49. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Sm Entertainment Japan Co has the Profitability Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Sm Entertainment Japan Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -1.88%. As of today, Sm Entertainment Japan Co's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Sm Entertainment Japan Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


STEAF vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Sm Entertainment Japan Co's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability 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.


Sm Entertainment Japan Co Profitability Rank vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Sm Entertainment Japan Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sm Entertainment Japan Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Sm Entertainment Japan Co Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Sm Entertainment Japan Co has the Profitability Rank of 4.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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.

Sm Entertainment Japan Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-0.329 / 17.522
=-1.88 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Sm Entertainment Japan Co has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 4 mean?
Sm Entertainment Japan Co (STEAF) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Sm Entertainment Japan Co and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Sm Entertainment Japan Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00.
Is Sm Entertainment Japan Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Sm Entertainment Japan Co's current Profitability Rank of 4 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Sm Entertainment Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sm Entertainment Japan Co's Profitability Rank compare to NFLX and DIS?
Sm Entertainment Japan Co's Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. Historically, Sm Entertainment Japan Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Profitability 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Sm Entertainment Japan Co and its competitors. Sm Entertainment Japan Co's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 33% 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 Sm Entertainment Japan Co stock overvalued right now?
Sm Entertainment Japan Co (STEAF) has a current Profitability Rank of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.49, compared to a current price of $0.76 — trading 49.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Sm Entertainment Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sm Entertainment Japan Co (STEAF), the current Profitability Rank is 4 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Sm Entertainment Japan Co (STEAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sm Entertainment Japan Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.76 is trading 49.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.49.

Key valuation signals for STEAF:

  • Profitability Rank: 4 (33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: $1.49 vs. price of $0.76 (49.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Sm Entertainment Japan Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 4772:Japan
Address 3-2-1 Roppongi, Roppongi Grand Tower 21st Floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-6221
Sm Entertainment Japan Co Ltd is engaged in the Broadcasting, Management, Mobile, Fan club, MD, Event, and concert, Rights, and Music businessess.
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