SONY GROUP CORP - SP ADR (SONY) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:SONY • US8356993076
22.26 USD
+1.02 (+4.8%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
22.0379 USD
-0.22 (-1%)
After Hours: 2/6/2026, 8:06:45 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SONY. SONY was compared to 60 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. SONY has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. SONY has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year SONY was profitable.
- SONY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- SONY had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years SONY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -1.33%, SONY is doing worse than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SONY has a Return On Equity of -2.60%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SONY underperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
- SONY has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.77%) than 71.67% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SONY is significantly below the industry average of 9.40%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (3.96%) for SONY is below the current ROIC(10.77%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.33% | ||
| ROE | -2.6% | ||
| ROIC | 10.77% |
ROA(3y)3.1%
ROA(5y)3.19%
ROE(3y)13.99%
ROE(5y)13.95%
ROIC(3y)3.96%
ROIC(5y)3.81%
1.3 Margins
- SONY's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.33%, SONY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SONY has grown nicely.
- SONY has a better Gross Margin (29.05%) than 61.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SONY has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 29.05% |
OM growth 3Y-0.93%
OM growth 5Y1.55%
PM growth 3Y-0.3%
PM growth 5Y4.56%
GM growth 3Y6.56%
GM growth 5Y-0.81%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SONY is creating value.
- SONY has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, SONY has less shares outstanding
- SONY has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- SONY has an Altman-Z score of 3.23. This indicates that SONY is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 3.23, SONY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SONY has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.01. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.01 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.01, SONY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SONY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.18, SONY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.23 |
ROIC/WACC2.56
WACC4.2%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.22 indicates that SONY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- SONY's Current ratio of 1.22 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SONY is outperformed by 86.67% of its industry peers.
- SONY has a Quick Ratio of 1.22. This is a bad value and indicates that SONY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- SONY has a Quick ratio (0.97) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- SONY shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.32%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.88% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, SONY shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.02% in the last year.
- SONY shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.42% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.32%
EPS 3Y9.85%
EPS 5Y14.88%
EPS Q2Q%3.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.02%
Revenue growth 3Y9.31%
Revenue growth 5Y9.42%
Sales Q2Q%-14.01%
3.2 Future
- SONY is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.31% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.27% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.16%
EPS Next 2Y7.43%
EPS Next 3Y7.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.62%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.36%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.27%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.39 indicates a rather expensive valuation of SONY.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as SONY.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SONY to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.93), we can say SONY is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.06, SONY is valued correctly.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SONY is on the same level as its industry peers.
- SONY is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SONY is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SONY is valued a bit cheaper than 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of SONY may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.18
PEG (5Y)1.17
EPS Next 2Y7.43%
EPS Next 3Y7.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- SONY has a yearly dividend return of 0.75%, which is pretty low.
- SONY's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.18.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, SONY's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.75% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of SONY is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 18.81%!
- SONY has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.81%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of SONY are negative and hence is the payout ratio. SONY will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
- The dividend of SONY is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP-63.62%
EPS Next 2Y7.43%
EPS Next 3Y7.31%
22.26
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-12 2026-05-12/bmo
Inst Owners47.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap132.85B
Revenue(TTM)12.07T
Net Income(TTM)-212.01B
Analysts83.23
Price Target32.94 (47.98%)
Short Float %0.15%
Short Ratio1.84
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.75% |
Yearly Dividend0.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.81%
DP-63.62%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)17.52%
Min EPS beat(2)2.8%
Max EPS beat(2)32.23%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)19.02%
Min EPS beat(4)2.8%
Max EPS beat(4)32.23%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)22.46%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)21.83%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)19.21%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.15%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)-15.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.15%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.79%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.88%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.11%
PT rev (1m)-2.84%
PT rev (3m)1.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)25.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.06 | ||
| P/S | 1.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.18 | ||
| P/B | 2.56 | ||
| P/tB | 6.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.73 |
EPS(TTM)1.28
EY5.75%
EPS(NY)1.39
Fwd EY6.23%
FCF(TTM)1.75
FCFY7.88%
OCF(TTM)2.19
OCFY9.83%
SpS12.88
BVpS8.71
TBVpS3.65
PEG (NY)4.18
PEG (5Y)1.17
Graham Number15.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.33% | ||
| ROE | -2.6% | ||
| ROCE | 13.88% | ||
| ROIC | 10.77% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.4% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.62% | ||
| OM | 12.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 29.05% | ||
| FCFM | 13.62% |
ROA(3y)3.1%
ROA(5y)3.19%
ROE(3y)13.99%
ROE(5y)13.95%
ROIC(3y)3.96%
ROIC(5y)3.81%
ROICexc(3y)4.42%
ROICexc(5y)4.26%
ROICexgc(3y)5.36%
ROICexgc(5y)5.05%
ROCE(3y)5.48%
ROCE(5y)5.26%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.2%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.49%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.09%
OM growth 3Y-0.93%
OM growth 5Y1.55%
PM growth 3Y-0.3%
PM growth 5Y4.56%
GM growth 3Y6.56%
GM growth 5Y-0.81%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.56 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 35.66% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.37% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.03% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.23 |
F-Score5
WACC4.2%
ROIC/WACC2.56
Cap/Depr(3y)57.25%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.82%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.03%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.32%
EPS 3Y9.85%
EPS 5Y14.88%
EPS Q2Q%3.88%
EPS Next Y4.16%
EPS Next 2Y7.43%
EPS Next 3Y7.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.02%
Revenue growth 3Y9.31%
Revenue growth 5Y9.42%
Sales Q2Q%-14.01%
Revenue Next Year-8.62%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.36%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.27%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y14.84%
EBIT growth 3Y8.29%
EBIT growth 5Y11.12%
EBIT Next Year-5.21%
EBIT Next 3Y0.36%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y135.16%
FCF growth 3Y28.31%
FCF growth 5Y13.04%
OCF growth 1Y54.41%
OCF growth 3Y23.46%
OCF growth 5Y11.51%
SONY GROUP CORP - SP ADR / SONY FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SONY stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SONY.
What is the valuation status for SONY stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SONY GROUP CORP - SP ADR (SONY). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is SONY GROUP CORP - SP ADR (SONY) stock?
SONY GROUP CORP - SP ADR (SONY) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of SONY GROUP CORP - SP ADR based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SONY GROUP CORP - SP ADR (SONY) is 17.39 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.56.
What is the expected EPS growth for SONY GROUP CORP - SP ADR (SONY) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SONY GROUP CORP - SP ADR (SONY) is expected to grow by 4.16% in the next year.