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


SOBKY SoftBank Corp SOBKY
77 GF Score
Price $12.64
GF Value $14.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is SoftBank Research & Development?

SoftBank SOBKY +1.04% 77 Research & Development is $0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SOBKY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. SoftBank'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  (OTCPK:SOBKY) 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 Research & Development Historical Data

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SoftBank 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 (SOBKY) 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 and its competitors.
Is SoftBank's Research & Development too high?
SoftBank's current Research & Development is $0 Mil. Overall, SoftBank has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SoftBank's Research & Development compare to TMUS and VZ?
SoftBank'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 and its competitors. SoftBank'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 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SoftBank (SOBKY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.17, compared to a current price of $12.64 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $0 Mil. SoftBank's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 (SOBKY), 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 (SOBKY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SoftBank stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.64 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.17. GuruFocus considers SoftBank to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SOBKY:

  • Research & Development: $0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $14.17 vs. price of $12.64 (10.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs

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

SoftBank Business Description

Address 1-7-1 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-7529
SoftBank is an established, telecommunications services provider in Japan owning a mobile network with around 50 million mobile customers and 24% market share. It also provides some fixed line services, which are mostly resold so are low margin. The company also owns 32.4% of LY Corp, and SoftBank and LY Corp each own 32% of PayPay so SoftBank consolidates PayPay. SoftBank Group sold 33.5% of SoftBank Corp in an IPO in 2018 and has since sold down further to a 40% holding.
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