SoftBank GroupSFTBY -1.33%70 ROA % is 12.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 300% above its 10-year median of 3.12. 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. Among 372 Telecommunication Services companies, SoftBank Group ranks better than 87.37% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. SoftBank Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $46,120 Mil.
SoftBank Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $369,584 Mil. Therefore, SoftBank Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.48%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SoftBank Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SFTBY'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.66 Med: 3.12 Max: 12.02
Current: 9.8
During the past 13 years, SoftBank Group's highest ROA % was 12.02%. The lowest was -3.66%. And the median was 3.12%.
SFTBY's ROA % is ranked better than 87.37% of 372
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.745
vs SFTBY: 9.80
SoftBank Group (OTCPK:SFTBY) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
SoftBank Group ROA % Related Terms
SoftBank Group ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SoftBank Group's ROA % 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, SoftBank Group's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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.
SoftBank Group ROA % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, SoftBank Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SoftBank Group's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
SoftBank Group (SFTBY) has a ROA % of 12.48% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on SoftBank Group and its competitors. This is 300% above median its historical median of 3.12. According to the industry distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #47 out of 372 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is SoftBank Group's ROA % too high?
SoftBank Group's current ROA % of 12.48% is 300% above median its 10-year median of 3.12. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROA % is 2.75. SoftBank Group's value of 12.48% is 354.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #47 out of 372 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 ROA % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #47 out of 372 companies for ROA %. This places SoftBank Group in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.75. SoftBank Group's value of 12.48% is 354.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.12 vs. the industry median of 2.75, SoftBank 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 ROA % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROA % among Telecommunication Services companies is 2.75, based on 372 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SoftBank Group's current ROA % of 12.48% is 354.6% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on SoftBank Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROA % is 2.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SoftBank Group's current ROA % is 12.48%, which is 300% above median its own 10-year median of 3.12. 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 ROA % is 12.48%, which is 300% above median its 10-year median of 3.12 and 354.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.75. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SoftBank Group (SFTBY), the current ROA % is 12.48% 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:
ROA %: 12.48% (300% above median its 10-year median of 3.12)
GF Value™: $8.79 vs. price of $20.08 (128.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 354.6% above the Telecommunication Services median (#47 of 372)
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 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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