Sony Group (TSE:6758) Valuation Check After Recent Share Price Weakness

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Wed, February 18, 2026 at 5:10 PM GMT+9 3 min read

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What Sony Group’s recent performance tells you now

Sony Group (TSE:6758) has drawn attention after a weaker share performance over the past month and past 3 months, prompting investors to reassess how its current valuation lines up with recent financial results.

See our latest analysis for Sony Group.

At a share price of ¥3,477.0, Sony Group’s recent 30 day and 90 day share price returns of 8.02% and 22.06% declines contrast with its 3 year total shareholder return of 67.15%, suggesting momentum has cooled after a strong multi year run.

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So with Sony Group posting revenue of ¥13.2b, net income of ¥1.2b and a low value score of 2, is recent share weakness setting up a buying opportunity, or is the market already pricing in future growth?

Most Popular Narrative: 30.3% Undervalued

Against Sony Group’s last close of ¥3,477, the most followed narrative puts fair value at about ¥4,990, creating a sizeable gap that hinges on how its content and technology engines play out over time.

The accelerating monetization of proprietary content IP, including music catalogs, blockbuster anime (e.g., Demon Slayer), and cross-platform franchises, together with strategic partnerships (e.g., Bandai Namco), positions Sony to capitalize on global entertainment demand and improve both revenue growth and margin profile.

Read the complete narrative.

Curious what justifies that valuation gap? The narrative leans heavily on sturdier margins, slower top line growth, and a richer earnings multiple than the wider Consumer Durables space. The exact mix of growth, profitability and required return assumptions might surprise you.

Result: Fair Value of ¥4,990.87 (UNDERVALUED)

Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what’s behind the forecasts.

However, this hinges on Sony avoiding setbacks in key content or hardware launches and holding its ground in increasingly competitive sensor and electronics markets.

Find out about the key risks to this Sony Group narrative.

Another Angle On Valuation

The narrative leans on earnings and fair value at ¥4,990, but Sony Group’s current P/E of 16.6x sits above both its peers at 15.3x and the JP Consumer Durables industry at 12.2x, while still below a fair ratio of 25.9x. This raises the question of whether that represents a cushion or extra valuation risk if sentiment cools.

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See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

TSE:6758 P/E Ratio as at Feb 2026

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_ This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned._

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