Soft Bank Group Corp
9984.TWireless Telecommunications Services
Analyst consensus
analyst directoryAbout the company
analysis pipelineSoftBank Group Corp provides wireless telecommunications services and operates in the technology sector, generating revenue primarily through mobile network services and investments in technology ventures.
SoftBank is classified under the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry within the Telecommunications Services business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.
Analysis
as of 2026-05-27SoftBank Group Corp maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.91, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 0.82, suggesting potential short-term liquidity constraints. Despite a negative operating income of -35.28 billion JPY, the company reported a net income of 231.08 billion JPY, supported by a free cash flow of 439.94 billion JPY.
Profitability metrics reveal a return on equity of 2.07% and a return on assets of 0.49%, both below the industry median for wireless telecommunications services. These figures indicate that the company is underperforming in terms of asset utilization and shareholder returns.
The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in its domestic market, with a significant portion derived from mobile network services. While SoftBank has a global presence, the majority of its revenue is generated in Japan, exposing it to regional economic and regulatory risks.
Looking ahead, SoftBank's growth trajectory is mixed. The company is expected to see a modest increase in revenue in the current fiscal year, but the outlook for the next fiscal year remains uncertain. Capital expenditures are projected to remain high, reflecting ongoing investments in network infrastructure and technology ventures.
Risk factors for SoftBank include its high debt load and the potential for dilution, although the risk of dilution is currently assessed as low. The company's liquidity risk is moderate, with a current ratio below 1 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. Credit risk is also a concern due to the high leverage.
Key takeaways
- SoftBank Group Corp has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.91, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing.
- The company's return on equity of 2.07% and return on assets of 0.49% are below industry medians, suggesting underperformance in profitability.
- Revenue is heavily concentrated in Japan, exposing the company to regional economic and regulatory risks.
- The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.82 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
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Valuation summary
analysis pipelineFinancial highlights
Latest reported · JPY| Revenue | ¥1.75T |
| Gross profit | ¥877.21B |
| Operating income | -¥35.28B |
| Net income | ¥231.08B |
| Operating cash flow | ¥217.54B |
| Capital expenditure | -¥622.61B |
| Free cash flow | ¥439.94B |
| Cash & equivalents | ¥6.19T |
| Total assets | ¥46.72T |
| Total liabilities | ¥35.56T |
| Total equity | ¥11.16T |
| Long-term debt | ¥21.36T |
Risk flags
analysis pipeline- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.