Sony GroupSNEJF -1.82%85 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 77.20. GuruFocus rates SNEJF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.86 (Fairly Valued). Among 2,489 Hardware companies, Sony Group ranks better than 91.92% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Sony Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.34%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sony Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
SNEJF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.71 Med: 77.2 Max: 135.06
Current: 69.54
During the past 13 years, Sony Group's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 135.06%. The lowest was 33.71%. And the median was 77.20%.
SNEJF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 91.92% of 2489
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 10.36
vs SNEJF: 69.54
Sony Group's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -2.80% per year.
Sony Group (OTCPK:SNEJF) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
Sony Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sony Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 Consumer Electronics subindustry, Sony Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sony Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sony Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.34% mean?
Sony Group (SNEJF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.34% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Sony Group and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 77.20. Over the past decade, Sony Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 33.71 to 135.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Sony Group ranks #201 out of 2489 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is Sony Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Sony Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.34% is 76% below median its 10-year median of 77.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.71 to a high of 135.06. The Hardware industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.36. Sony Group's value of 18.34% is 77% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sony Group ranks #201 out of 2489 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sony Group ranks #201 out of 2489 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Sony Group in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.36. Sony Group's value of 18.34% is 77% above this benchmark. Historically, Sony Group's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 33.71 to 135.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 77.20 vs. the industry median of 10.36, 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Hardware company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Hardware companies is 10.36, based on 2,489 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sony Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.34% is 77% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Sony Group and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sony Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.34%, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 77.20. 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 $19.86, compared to a current price of $20.63 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.34%, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 77.20 and 77% above the Hardware industry median of 10.36. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sony Group (SNEJF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.34% 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 $20.63 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.86.
GuruFocus considers Sony Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SNEJF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 18.34% (76% below median its 10-year median of 77.20)
GF Value™: $19.86 vs. price of $20.63 (3.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 77% above the Hardware median (#201 of 2489)
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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