SFTBF:OTC-Softbank Group Corp. (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Telecom Services |

Last Closing

USD 61.26

Change

+3.55 (+6.14)%

Market Cap

USD 85.08B

Volume

200.00

Analyst Target

USD 34.44
Analyst Rating

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About

SoftBank Group Corp. provides telecommunication services in Japan and internationally. It operates through Investment Business of Holding Companies, SoftBank Vision Funds, SoftBank, Arm, and Other segments. The company offers mobile communications and solutions to enterprise customers, and broadband services to retail customers; and sells mobile devices and software tools, as well as related services. It also provides internet advertising and e-commerce services; payment and financial services; information and communication technology services products to enterprise customers; and communication device-related products and Internet of Things equipment to retail customers. In addition, the company engages in design of microprocessor intellectual property and related technology; alternative investment management; ownership of professional baseball team; operation of baseball games; management and maintenance of baseball stadium and other sports facilities; distribution of video, voice, and data content via media businesses. Further, it engages in the certification services, security solutions, and Linux/OSS businesses; operation of comprehensive IT information site ITmedia; sale of indirect materials such as consumable supplies; facility management; planning and operation of fashion e-commerce website; operational support of brands' own e-commerce website; operation of fashion coordination app; management of few funds; generation of electricity from renewable energy sources; and supply and sale of electricity. The company was formerly known as SoftBank Corp. and changed its name to SoftBank Group Corp. in July 2015. SoftBank Group Corp. was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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Largest Industry Peers for Telecom Services

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FNCTF Orange S.A

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ETFs Containing SFTBF

JNKE:PA SSgA SPDR ETFs Europe I P.. 0.48 % 0.00 %

-0.14 (-0.20%)

USD 0.52B
SYBJ:F SSgA SPDR ETFs Europe I P.. 0.48 % 0.00 %

-0.16 (-0.20%)

USD 0.58B
SYBJ:XETRA SPDR® Bloomberg Euro Hig.. 0.48 % 0.00 %

-0.15 (-0.20%)

USD 0.48B
JNKE:SW SPDR® Bloomberg Euro Hig.. 0.48 % 0.00 %

-0.10 (-0.20%)

USD 0.52B
EWV ProShares UltraShort MSCI.. 0.00 % 0.95 %

+0.28 (+-0.20%)

N/A
EZJ ProShares Ultra MSCI Japa.. 0.00 % 0.95 %

-0.24 (-0.20%)

USD 6.88M
HGJP 0.00 % 0.25 %

N/A

N/A
JPNH 0.00 % 0.00 %

N/A

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QJPN 0.00 % 0.30 %

N/A

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Telecom Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 6.17% 76% C+ 71% C-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 6.17% 76% C+ 71% C-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 41.51% 84% B 84% B
Dividend Return 1.34% 3% F 13% F
Total Return 42.85% 81% B- 83% B
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 37.51% 85% B 79% B-
Dividend Return 102.78% 97% N/A 92% A
Total Return 140.29% 89% A- 88% B+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 10.42% 62% D 53% F
Dividend Return 20.40% 65% D 61% D-
Total Return 9.97% 85% B 88% B+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 42.22% 43% F 58% F
Risk Adjusted Return 48.32% 81% B- 83% B
Market Capitalization 85.08B 97% N/A 99% N/A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.