Sony Group Corp (SONY)vsTeradyne Inc (TER)
SONY
Sony Group Corp
$22.77
-2.15%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $124.03B
TER
Teradyne Inc
$319.41
+14.43%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $52.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sony Group Corp generates 329453% more annual revenue ($12.48T vs $3.79B). TER leads profitability with a 22.6% profit margin vs -2.6%. TER appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.48. TER earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
SONY
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
TER
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Generating 379.7B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 37.6%
Revenue surging 87.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 314.8% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -4.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 57.4%
Currently unprofitable
Trading at 15.9x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SONY
The strongest argument for SONY centers on Free Cash Flow, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : TER
The strongest argument for TER centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.6% and operating margin at 37.6%. Revenue growth of 87.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SONY
The primary concerns for SONY are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TER
The primary concerns for TER are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 69.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SONY profiles as a turnaround stock while TER is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TER carries more volatility with a beta of 1.74 — expect wider price swings.
TER is growing revenue faster at 87.0% — sustainability is the question.
SONY generates stronger free cash flow (379.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TER scores higher overall (77/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 22.6% margins and 87.0% revenue growth. 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.
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.
Teradyne Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Teradyne, Inc. is an American automatic test equipment (ATE) designer and manufacturer based in North Reading, Massachusetts.
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