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SONY

NYSE
Weak · 28/100

Sony Group Corp

Consumer Staples
Consumer products

$21.09

1.4%

Updated Today 12:11 PM ET

Report Card

SONY at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.

Value
Growth
0
Profitability
0
Health
0
Dividends
0

Overall: Weak · 28/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.

Price — Past Year

▼ Down 17.5% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$134.19B

P/E

Forward P/E (est.)

ROE

-4.0%

Revenue Growth

5.2%

EPS Growth

Profit Margin

-2.6%

FCF Yield

Debt / Equity

0.21x

ROIC

14.0%

Interest Coverage

79.76x

Current Ratio

0.92x

Dividend Yield

1.0%

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

Rating Score

28/100

Business Overview
Research

Sony Group Corp (SONY) is a large-cap company in the Consumer products industry, part of the Consumer Staples sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $134.19B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $9.00T in revenue and $1.17T in net profit.

Our model rates SONY Weak (28/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Technical Analysis (Educational)
Research

Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what SONY's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. SONY trades near $21.09, around its 50-day average ($21.04) and 200-day average ($24.14). Price tangled in its moving averages means there is no clear trend — the stock is ranging.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 56 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. SONY's is $0.48 (~2.3% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month SONY found buyers near $19.32 (support) and sellers near $22.27 (resistance); its 52-week range is $19.32–$30.34. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 0.4× the 20-day average — lighter than usual, so the move carries less conviction. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Revenue Growth
Research

4Y CAGR

4.3%

1/2 checks passedRevenue growingRevenue growth beats sector midpoint

Revenue moved from $7.60T in 2017 to $9.00T in 2021, a 4.3% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a steady 5.2% year over year. Slower, mature growth is common for established businesses.

Profitability
Research
1/4 checks passedProfitableNet margin above sector midpointROE above 12%ROIC above 10%

Gross Margin

30.8%

Operating Margin

10.8%

Net Margin

13.0%

ROE

-4.0%

Sony Group Corp keeps about -2.6% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 30.8% gross margin and 10.8% operating margin. Return on equity is -4.0% and return on invested capital about 14.0%. The company is currently unprofitable on a net basis.

Debt Analysis
Research
3/4 checks passedDebt under 1× equityDebt under 2× equityInterest covered 3×+Short-term bills covered

Total Debt

Net Debt

Net Debt / EBITDA

Debt / Equity

0.21x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 0.2x, and operating profit covers interest about 79.8x, with a current ratio of 0.9x. That is a conservative balance sheet — a cushion in downturns.

Cash Flow Analysis
Research

Operating CF

$1.35T

Free Cash Flow

$837.91B

FCF Margin

9.3%

In the latest year Sony Group Corp produced about $1.35T of operating cash flow and $837.91B of free cash flow after capital spending. Cash flow is what ultimately pays shareholders, so it is worth tracking over time.

Valuation Analysis
Research
1/1 checks passedTrading below DCF fair value

P/E

P/S

1.58x

P/B

2.42x

EV / EBITDA

SONY trades at n/a trailing earnings, 1.6x sales, and 2.4x book value. With no positive trailing earnings, value it on sales, cash flow, or growth rather than P/E.

DCF Fair Value (Educational)

A two-stage discounted cash flow on real SEC-filed free cash flow — the intrinsic-value anchor professional analysts triangulate from.

DCF fair value / share

$12,322.65

Current price

$21.09

+58329% · Below fair-value estimate

Starting FCF (latest 10-K)

$837.91B

Growth, years 1–5

5.2%

Fade to terminal, years 6–10

2.5%

Discount rate

9.0%

PV of 10-yr free cash flow$6.83T
PV of terminal value$8.58T
Estimated equity value$15.41T
Shares outstanding1.25B

Cash flows grow at the stage-1 rate (trailing revenue growth, capped at 20%) for five years, fade to 2.5% by year 10, and continue at that rate forever (Gordon terminal value), all discounted at 9.0%. Small changes in assumptions move the result a lot — treat this as one reference point, not a target price. Educational only, not investment advice.

Metrics vs. Typical Range

Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.

TTM P/E
Forward P/E
P/S ratio
1.6xCheap
Revenue growth
5.2%Average
EPS growth
Gross margin
30.8%Weak
Net margin
-2.6%Weak
ROE
-4.0%Weak

Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$0.00 $0.00

vs. $21.09 today · expected CAGR 268%308%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$9.45T$9.92T$10.42T$10.94T$11.49T
Net income$1.23T$1.29T$1.35T$1.42T$1.49T
EPS$982.14$1,031.25$1,082.81$1,136.95$1,193.80
Share price (low)$11,785.72$12,375.01$12,993.76$13,643.44$14,325.62
Share price (high)$19,642.87$20,625.01$21,656.26$22,739.07$23,876.03
CAGR (low–high)55783% / 93038%2322% / 3027%751% / 909%404% / 473%268% / 308%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case

The case for SONY:

  • A conservative balance sheet (debt/equity 0.2x) lowers risk.
  • As an established S&P 500 member in Consumer Staples, it brings scale and a long operating history.
Bear Case

The case against SONY:

  • Thin net margins (-2.6%) leave little room for error.
  • Our model's overall read is Weak (28/100).
Key Risks
Research

Margin risk — thin profitability (-2.6%) is vulnerable to cost or pricing pressure.

Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
Research

On balance, the fundamentals screen weakly: Sony Group Corp is a large-cap consumer staples business growing at a mature pace, with modest profitability, and a sound balance sheet. It trades at n/a earnings, which our model scores Weak (28/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

SONY — frequently asked questions

Is SONY a good stock to buy?

We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates Sony Group Corp Weak (28/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.

What is SONY's rating on The Stocks School?

Sony Group Corp currently scores 28/100 (Weak) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.

How our ratings work
Where does SONY's data come from?

Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from Sony Group Corp's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.

How is the 5-year projection for SONY calculated?

It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.

Is this SONY analysis financial advice?

No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell SONY. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.