Jack Henry & Associates Inc (JKHY)vsSony Group Corp (SONY)
JKHY
Jack Henry & Associates Inc
$145.84
-0.13%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $10.34B
SONY
Sony Group Corp
$20.15
+1.31%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $122.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sony Group Corp generates 534293% more annual revenue ($13.17T vs $2.46B). JKHY leads profitability with a 20.6% profit margin vs -1.6%. JKHY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.14. JKHY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
JKHY
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
SONY
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-22.9%
Fair Value
$134.82
Current Price
$145.84
$11.02 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SONY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 25.7%
Earnings expanding 28.4% YoY
Generating 898.5B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.5% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : JKHY
The strongest argument for JKHY centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.6% and operating margin at 25.7%.
Bull Case : SONY
The strongest argument for SONY centers on Free Cash Flow, Market Cap, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : JKHY
The primary concerns for JKHY are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SONY
The primary concerns for SONY are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JKHY profiles as a mature stock while SONY is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
SONY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — expect wider price swings.
JKHY is growing revenue faster at 7.9% — sustainability is the question.
SONY generates stronger free cash flow (898.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JKHY scores higher overall (67/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 20.6% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Jack Henry & Associates Inc
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. is a technology company and payment processing service for the financial services industry.
Visit Website →Sony Group Corp
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Sony Group Corporation designs, develops, produces and sells electronic equipment, instruments and devices for the consumer, professional and industrial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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