SFTBY (SoftBank Group) Research & Development: $0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


SFTBY SoftBank Group Corp SFTBY
70 GF Score
Price $20.08
GF Value $8.79
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is SoftBank Group Research & Development?

SoftBank Group SFTBY -1.33% 70 Research & Development is $0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SFTBY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. SoftBank Group's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil.

SoftBank Group  (OTCPK:SFTBY) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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SoftBank Group Research & Development Historical Data

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SoftBank Group Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $0 Mil mean?
SoftBank Group (SFTBY) has a Research & Development of $0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on SoftBank Group and its competitors.
Is SoftBank Group's Research & Development too high?
SoftBank Group's current Research & Development 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 Research & Development compare to TMUS and VZ?
SoftBank Group's Research & Development 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 Research & Development for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on SoftBank Group and its competitors. SoftBank Group's current Research & Development 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 $8.79, compared to a current price of $20.08 — trading 128.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $0 Mil. SoftBank Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SoftBank Group (SFTBY), the current Research & Development 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 $20.08 is trading 128.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.79. GuruFocus considers SoftBank Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SFTBY:

  • Research & Development: $0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $8.79 vs. price of $20.08 (128.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 8 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.
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