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Sony GroupSNEJF +10.92%85 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 3.37. GuruFocus rates SNEJF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.96 (Fairly Valued). Among 2,503 Hardware companies, Sony Group ranks worse than 70.28% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Sony Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,089 Mil. Sony Group's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $77,956 Mil. Therefore, Sony Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sony Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SNEJF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.57 Med: 3.37 Max: 4.91
Current: -1.33
During the past 13 years, Sony Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 4.91%. The lowest was -1.57%. And the median was 3.37%.
SNEJF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 70.28% of 2503
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.44
vs SNEJF: -1.33
Sony Group (OTCPK:SNEJF) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Sony Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Sony Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sony Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be seen below:
* 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.
SNEJF vs AAPL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Sony Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Sony Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sony Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sony Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.68% mean?
Sony Group (SNEJF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.68% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Sony Group and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 3.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Sony Group ranks #1759 out of 2503 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 70.3%.
Is Sony Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Sony Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.68% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 3.37. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44. Sony Group's value of 2.68% is 9.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sony Group ranks #1759 out of 2503 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sony Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sony Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sony Group ranks #1759 out of 2503 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Sony Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44. Sony Group's value of 2.68% is 9.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.37 vs. the industry median of 2.44, Sony Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Hardware companies is 2.44, based on 2,503 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sony Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.68% is 9.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Sony Group and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sony Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.68%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 3.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sony Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sony Group (SNEJF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.96, compared to a current price of $22.28 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.68%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 3.37 and 9.8% above the Hardware industry median of 2.44. Sony Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sony Group (SNEJF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.68% 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 Sony Group (SNEJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sony Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.28 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.96.
GuruFocus considers Sony Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SNEJF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.68% (20% below median its 10-year median of 3.37)
GF Value™: $20.96 vs. price of $22.28 (6.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.8% above the Hardware median (#1759 of 2503)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SNEJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sony Group is a conglomerate with consumer electronics roots, which not only designs, develops, produces, and sells electronic equipment and devices, but also is engaged in content businesses, such as console and mobile games, music, and movies. Sony is the global top company of CMOS image sensors, game consoles, professional broadcasting cameras, and music publishing, and is one of the top players on digital cameras, wireless earphones, recorded music, movies, and so on. Sony's business portfolio is well diversified with five major business segments.
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