Jack Henry & Associates Inc (JKHY)vsSony Group Corp (SONY)
JKHY
Jack Henry & Associates Inc
$149.10
-1.62%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $10.86B
SONY
Sony Group Corp
$23.42
-0.72%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $137.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sony Group Corp generates 498881% more annual revenue ($12.70T vs $2.54B). JKHY leads profitability with a 19.8% profit margin vs -1.8%. SONY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.53. SONY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
JKHY
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
SONY
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-39.7%
Fair Value
$118.59
Current Price
$149.10
$30.51 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 25 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 22.5%
Generating 59.6B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 47.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 10.4%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -2.9% — below average capital efficiency
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 19.8% and operating margin at 22.5%.
Bull Case : SONY
The strongest argument for SONY centers on Free Cash Flow, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : JKHY
The primary concerns for JKHY are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SONY
The primary concerns for SONY are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JKHY profiles as a value stock while SONY is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
SONY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.76 — expect wider price swings.
SONY is growing revenue faster at 8.2% — sustainability is the question.
SONY generates stronger free cash flow (59.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SONY scores higher overall (59/100 vs 55/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" 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.
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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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