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SoftBank Has Ousted Toyota As Japan's Most Valuable Company, Thanks To Masayoshi Son's AI Bet And Retail Is Paying Attention
Article Summary
BUY- SoftBank Group (NYSE: SFTBY) overtook Toyota Motor Corporation ADR (OTC: TM) as Japan's most valuable public company after surging 66% year-to-date, with SoftBank reaching 48.16 trillion yen (about $302 billion) market capitalization on Monday, while Toyota shares declined 10% amid weakness in broader auto industry, exacerbated by pressure from U.S. tariffs and Iran war.
- Masayoshi Son-led SoftBank shares rallied 13% to hit an all-time high on Monday after unveiling a plan to invest $52 billion towards new data centers in France, a move intended to diversify its data-center footprint outside Japan and the United States.
- The stock has risen sharply in recent weeks driven by growing optimism about AI-related demand and news that OpenAI and SB Energy, two of SoftBank's key investments, are preparing for initial public offerings.
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Growth Stock Scoring Breakdown
| METRIC | VALUE | WEIGHT | ANALYSIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Growth TTM ? | 6.7% | 25% | 35.0 ptsBelow Screener (6.7%) - Weak growth |
| EPS Growth Next 5Y ? | 8.0% | 25% | 20.0 ptsWeak (8.0%) - Low expectations |
| Target Price Upside ? | 33.5% | 20% | 85.0 ptsLarge Upside (33.5%) - Target: $246.21 vs Current: $184.49 |
| Gross Margin % ? | 16.7% | 15% | 20.0 ptsThin (16.7%) - Low-margin business |
| Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? | -25.9% | 15% | 80.0 ptsSolid Dip (-25.9%) - Good entry zone |
Disclaimer: This rating is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
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About TM
- Toyota Motor Corporation designs, manufactures, assembles, and sells passenger vehicles, minivans and commercial vehicles, and related parts and accessories in Japan, North America, Europe, Asia, Central and South America, Oceania, Africa, the Middle East, and internationally.
- It operates through Automotive, Financial Services, and All Other segments.
- The company offers subcompact and compact cars; mini-vehicles; mid-size, luxury, sports, and specialty cars; recreational and sport-utility vehicles; pickup trucks; minivans; trucks; and buses.
- It also develops and sells battery electric vehicles and batteries.
- In addition, the company provides financial services, such as retail financing and leasing, wholesale financing, insurance, and credit cards.
- Further, it operates GAZOO.com, a web portal for automobile information, as well as engages in telecommunications and other businesses.
- It offers vehicles under the Toyota and Lexus brand names.
- Toyota Motor Corporation was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Toyota, Japan.