Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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TSE:9684 Square Enix Holdings Co Ltd TSE:9684
75 GF Score
Price 円2,881.00
GF Value 円1,899.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Square Enix Holdings Co Profitability Rank?

Square Enix Holdings Co TSE:9684 +0.89% 75 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:9684 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,899.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Square Enix Holdings Co has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Square Enix Holdings Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.16%. As of today, Square Enix Holdings Co's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Square Enix Holdings Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


TSE:9684 vs NTES, TTWO, RBLX: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Square Enix Holdings 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.


Square Enix Holdings Co Profitability Rank vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Square Enix Holdings Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Square Enix Holdings Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Square Enix Holdings 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.

Square Enix Holdings Co has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Square Enix Holdings Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=8355 / 82206
=10.16 %

* 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

Square Enix Holdings 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.

Good Sign:

Square Enix Holdings Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Square Enix Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Square Enix Holdings Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00.
Is Square Enix Holdings Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Square Enix Holdings Co's current Profitability Rank of 7 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Square Enix Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Square Enix Holdings Co's Profitability Rank compare to NTES and TTWO?
Square Enix Holdings Co's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. Historically, Square Enix Holdings Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Interactive Media 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 Square Enix Holdings Co and its competitors. Square Enix Holdings Co's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Square Enix Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,899.22, compared to a current price of 円2,881.00 — trading 51.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Square Enix Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Square Enix Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,881.00 is trading 51.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,899.22. GuruFocus considers Square Enix Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9684:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: 円1,899.22 vs. price of 円2,881.00 (51.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9684 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Square Enix Holdings Co Business Description

Address 6-27-30 Shinjuku, Shinjuku East Side Square, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-8430
Square Enix is a Japanese video game publisher and entertainment company that was formed in 2003 through the merger between Square and Enix. The company is best known for its role-playing game franchises such as Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Kingdom Hearts, and Nier. The company also operates publishing, merchandise, and amusement businesses.
75GF Score

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