SoftBank GroupSFTBY +3.20%70 3-Year RORE % is 90.84 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SFTBY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 340 Telecommunication Services companies, SoftBank Group ranks better than 86.76% on this metric.
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
SoftBank Group's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 90.84%.
The industry rank for SoftBank Group's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
SFTBY's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 86.76% of 340
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 6.75
vs SFTBY: 90.84
SoftBank Group (OTCPK:SFTBY) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
SoftBank Group 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
SoftBank Group 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SoftBank Group's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, SoftBank Group's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SoftBank Group's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
SoftBank Group (SFTBY) has a 3-Year RORE % of 90.84 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on SoftBank Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #45 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is SoftBank Group's 3-Year RORE % too high?
SoftBank Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 90.84. The Telecommunication Services industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.75. SoftBank Group's value of 90.84 is 1245.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #45 out of 340 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 3-Year RORE % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #45 out of 340 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places SoftBank Group in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.75. SoftBank Group's value of 90.84 is 1245.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.75, based on 340 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SoftBank Group's current 3-Year RORE % of 90.84 is 1245.8% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on SoftBank Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SoftBank Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 90.84. 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 $18.73 — trading 113.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 90.84 and 1245.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 6.75. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SoftBank Group (SFTBY), the current 3-Year RORE % is 90.84 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 $18.73 is trading 113.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.79.
GuruFocus considers SoftBank Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SFTBY:
3-Year RORE %: 90.84
GF Value™: $8.79 vs. price of $18.73 (113.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1245.8% above the Telecommunication Services median (#45 of 340)
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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