SFTBY (SoftBank Group) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 35.19% (As of Mar. 2026)


SFTBY SoftBank Group Corp SFTBY
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What is SoftBank Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

SoftBank Group SFTBY -5.60% 70 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 35.19% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SFTBY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

SoftBank Group's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 43.64%. SoftBank Group's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.24. SoftBank Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 35.19%.


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SoftBank Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SoftBank Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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SoftBank Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

SoftBank Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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SoftBank Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SFTBY vs TMUS, VZ, T: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, SoftBank Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, SoftBank Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SoftBank Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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SoftBank Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

SoftBank Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=33.43% / 1.24
=26.96%

SoftBank Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=43.64% / 1.24
=35.19%

* 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 35.19% mean?
SoftBank Group (SFTBY) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 35.19% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on SoftBank Group and its competitors.
Is SoftBank Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
SoftBank Group's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 35.19%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to TMUS and VZ?
SoftBank Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 35.19% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on SoftBank Group and its competitors. SoftBank Group's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 35.19%. 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 $8.19, compared to a current price of $19.71 — trading 140.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 35.19%. SoftBank Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SoftBank Group (SFTBY), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 35.19% 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 $19.71 is trading 140.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.19. GuruFocus considers SoftBank Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SFTBY:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 35.19%
  • GF Value™: $8.19 vs. price of $19.71 (140.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 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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