(SONY) Sony - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: Japan • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US8356993076

Electronics, Gaming, Music, Movies, Cameras, Phones, Semiconductors

SONY EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of SONY over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": 2.0203182272842, "2020-06": 31.029928236989, "2020-09": 73.563273579598, "2020-12": 49.689412189882, "2021-03": 17.087574618404, "2021-06": 33.835201362168, "2021-09": 34.044477034204, "2021-12": 55.323974185629, "2022-03": 17.790084624698, "2022-06": 41.92644477738, "2022-09": 45.304361462157, "2022-12": 51.924681023213, "2023-03": 20.705794917986, "2023-06": 35.134286150345, "2023-09": 32.347442619479, "2023-12": 58.964741185296, "2024-03": 30.720431960107, "2024-06": 37.886304123467, "2024-09": 55.735974662472, "2024-12": 61.816667951278, "2025-03": 32.625552863256, "2025-06": 39.178522584262,

SONY Revenue

Revenue of SONY over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 1748740, 2020-06: 1968919, 2020-09: 2113486, 2020-12: 2696536, 2021-03: 2220419, 2021-06: 2256843, 2021-09: 2369365, 2021-12: 3031319, 2022-03: 2263986, 2022-06: 2311494, 2022-09: 2751879, 2022-12: 3412914, 2023-03: 3063550, 2023-06: 2963652, 2023-09: 2828623, 2023-12: 3747527, 2024-03: 3480966, 2024-06: 3011649, 2024-09: 2905597, 2024-12: 4409574, 2025-03: 2630244, 2025-06: 2621615,

Description: SONY Sony

Sony Group Corporation is a diversified multinational conglomerate with a presence in various markets, including consumer electronics, gaming, entertainment, and financial services. The companys diverse portfolio includes iconic products such as PlayStation consoles, Sony cameras, and Bravia TVs, as well as a significant presence in the music and movie industries.

From a business perspective, Sony operates through several key segments, including gaming, entertainment, and electronics. The gaming segment is driven by the popularity of the PlayStation brand, while the entertainment segment is fueled by the companys music and movie businesses. The electronics segment, meanwhile, is characterized by a wide range of products, including TVs, cameras, and smartphones.

To evaluate Sonys performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, operating margin, and return on equity (RoE) are essential. With a RoE of 14.30%, Sony demonstrates a relatively strong ability to generate profits from shareholder equity. Additionally, the companys market capitalization of $147.7 billion indicates a significant market presence. Other relevant KPIs include the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 18.94 and the forward P/E ratio of 20.28, which suggest that Sonys stock is reasonably valued relative to its earnings.

Furthermore, Sonys diversification across multiple business segments can be seen as a strength, as it reduces dependence on a single revenue stream. However, this diversification also presents challenges, as the company must allocate resources effectively across various businesses. To assess Sonys competitiveness, metrics such as market share in key product categories, brand strength, and innovation pipeline are crucial. For instance, Sonys market share in the global smartphone camera sensor market is significant, driven by its advanced technology and strong customer relationships.

SONY Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 161,990m
Sub-Industry Consumer Electronics
IPO / Inception 1958-12-01

SONY Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 80.1%
Fundamental 67.9%
Dividend Rating 48.7%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 33.5%
Analyst Rating 4.50 of 5

SONY Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.51%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.90%
Annual Growth 5y 5.92%
Payout Consistency 93.4%
Payout Ratio 10.8%

SONY Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 63.1%
Growth Correlation 12m 90.1%
Growth Correlation 5y 16.5%
CAGR 5y 27.79%
CAGR/Max DD 3y 1.14
CAGR/Mean DD 3y 4.15
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.33
Alpha 47.51
Beta 0.372
Volatility 26.75%
Current Volume 4680.8k
Average Volume 20d 3244.3k
Stop Loss 28.3 (-3.1%)
Signal 0.34

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.0

Net Income (1146.87b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 754.02b TTM)
FCFTA 0.06 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -1.35pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 17.82% (prev -29.16%; Δ 46.98pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.07 (>3.0%) and CFO 2525.29b > Net Income 1146.87b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (11.27b) to EBITDA (2750.72b) ratio: 0.00 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 1.09 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (6.05b) change vs 12m ago -1.10% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 29.43% (prev 29.02%; Δ 0.41pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 36.00% (prev 37.69%; Δ -1.68pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 16.40 (EBITDA TTM 2750.72b / Interest Expense TTM 97.04b) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 1.65

(A) 0.06 = (Total Current Assets 26346.79b - Total Current Liabilities 24107.58b) / Total Assets 35134.52b
(B) 0.20 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 6855.43b / Total Assets 35134.52b
(C) 0.05 = EBIT TTM 1591.84b / Avg Total Assets 34906.16b
(D) 0.27 = Book Value of Equity 7204.93b / Total Liabilities 26546.84b
Total Rating: 1.65 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 67.92

1. Piotroski 5.0pt = 0.0
2. FCF Yield 8.25% = 4.13
3. FCF Margin 15.67% = 3.92
4. Debt/Equity 0.19 = 2.48
5. Debt/Ebitda 0.59 = 2.24
6. ROIC - WACC 3.72% = 4.65
7. RoE 14.17% = 1.18
8. Rev. Trend -2.53% = -0.13
9. Rev. CAGR -1.75% = -0.29
10. EPS Trend 15.66% = 0.39
11. EPS CAGR -5.15% = -0.64

What is the price of SONY shares?

As of September 15, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 29.21 with a total of 4,680,754 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.88%, over one month by +5.30%, over three months by +11.96% and over the past year by +57.84%.

Is Sony a good stock to buy?

Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Sony (NYSE:SONY) is currently (September 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 67.92 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of SONY is around 30.42 USD . This means that SONY is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 4.14%.

Is SONY a buy, sell or hold?

Sony has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.50. Therefore, it is recommended to buy SONY.
  • Strong Buy: 4
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 1
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the SONY price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 32 9.6%
Analysts Target Price 32 9.6%
ValueRay Target Price 33.5 14.6%

Last update: 2025-09-05 05:00

SONY Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap JPY = 23880.56b (161.99b USD * 147.42 USD.JPY)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 1627.27b JPY (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 20.1716
P/E Forward = 21.7865
P/S = 0.0124
P/B = 2.8723
P/EG = 5.3115
Beta = 0.758
Revenue TTM = 12567.03b JPY
EBIT TTM = 1591.84b JPY
EBITDA TTM = 2750.72b JPY
Long Term Debt = 1349.67b JPY (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 261.71b JPY (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 1611.38b JPY (Calculated: Short Term 261.71b + Long Term 1349.67b)
Net Debt = 11.27b JPY (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 23864.68b JPY (23880.56b + Debt 1611.38b - CCE 1627.27b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 16.40 (Ebit TTM 1591.84b / Interest Expense TTM 97.04b)
FCF Yield = 8.25% (FCF TTM 1969.45b / Enterprise Value 23864.68b)
FCF Margin = 15.67% (FCF TTM 1969.45b / Revenue TTM 12567.03b)
Net Margin = 9.13% (Net Income TTM 1146.87b / Revenue TTM 12567.03b)
Gross Margin = 29.43% ((Revenue TTM 12567.03b - Cost of Revenue TTM 8868.94b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 3.31 (Enterprise Value 23864.68b / Book Value Of Equity 7204.93b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 2.17% (Interest Expense 35.01b / Debt 1611.38b)
Taxrate = 21.30% (313.84b / 1473.73b)
NOPAT = 1252.85b (EBIT 1591.84b * (1 - 21.30%))
Current Ratio = 1.09 (Total Current Assets 26346.79b / Total Current Liabilities 24107.58b)
Debt / Equity = 0.19 (Debt 1611.38b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 8295.61b)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.59 (Net Debt 11.27b / EBITDA 2750.72b)
Debt / FCF = 0.82 (Debt 1611.38b / FCF TTM 1969.45b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 8092.38b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 3.26% (Net Income 1146.87b, Total Assets 35134.52b )
RoE = 14.17% (Net Income TTM 1146.87b / Total Stockholder Equity 8092.38b)
RoCE = 16.86% (Ebit 1591.84b / (Equity 8092.38b + L.T.Debt 1349.67b))
RoIC = 10.75% (NOPAT 1252.85b / Invested Capital 11656.52b)
WACC = 7.03% (E(23880.56b)/V(25491.95b) * Re(7.39%)) + (D(1611.38b)/V(25491.95b) * Rd(2.17%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -90.91 | Cagr: -0.25%
Discount Rate = 7.39% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 71.56% ; FCFE base≈2146.45b ; Y1≈1480.55b ; Y5≈747.32b
Fair Price DCF = 2413 (DCF Value 14462.16b / Shares Outstanding 5.99b; 5y FCF grow -36.34% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: -2.53 | Revenue CAGR: -1.75%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -13.84
EPS Correlation: 15.66 | EPS CAGR: -5.15%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 7.93

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