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Sony Group Corporation (6758:TYO) Strategic SWOT, PESTLE Analysis and Financial Insights - A 360? Review of Opportunities, Challenges and Risk, Corporate and ESG Strategies, Competitive Intelligence, Financial and Operational KPI?s, and Recent Trends
Company Report I 2025-02-27 I 109 Pages I Quaintel Research
Report Summary
Sony Group Corporation (6758:TYO) Strategic SWOT, PESTLE Analysis and Financial Insights - A 360 Review of Opportunities, Challenges and Risk, Corporate and ESG Strategies, Competitive Intelligence, Financial and Operational KPIs, and Recent Trends Report is a comprehensive and easily accessible overview of Sony Group Corporation's business operations. It provides a detailed analysis of the company's financial and strategic standing, as well as its position in the industry compared to competitors. The report includes several key features to facilitate decision-making and provide insights into the company's performance.
The report begins with in-depth information about Sony Group Corporation, including key insights, business segments, key executives, locations, products and services, historical events, corporate strategy, and management discussions. This section provides a solid foundation for understanding the company's key attributes.
Next, the report assesses Sony Group Corporation's strategic standing through various analyses. The ESG spotlight evaluates the company's environmental, social, and governance performance, providing insights into its sustainability efforts and ethical practices. The SWOT analysis examines the company's internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats. The PESTLE analysis evaluates the external factors impacting the company's operations and market environment. Additionally, By integrating these strategic analyses, the report offers a comprehensive understanding of Sony Group Corporation's overall strategic standing and supports informed decision-making and strategic planning.
The report also covers Sony Group Corporation's financial analysis basis of latest income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. Key financial ratios related to profitability, asset turnover, credit, market, and long-term solvency are outlined, providing guidance for investment decisions. Furthermore, the report compares Sony Group Corporation's financial parameters with those of its competitors, offering a unique analysis of the competitive landscape. This information helps manage the business environment and improve sales activities by gaining insight into competitors' operations.
Finally, the report includes recent news and deal activities undertaken by Sony Group Corporation, enhancing awareness of the company's business trends, growth perspectives, and more.
Key Highlights
Sony Group Corporation operates as a technology and entertainment company that designs, develops, produces, and sells electronic equipment, instruments, and devices for consumer, professional, and industrial markets worldwide.
Sony Group Corporation operates in segments including electronics products and solutions, music, pictures, home entertainment and sound, imaging and sensing solutions, mobile communications, game and network services and financial services.
Sony Group Corporation offers a wide range of products and services including consumer electronics like televisions, cameras, mobile phones, and game consoles; professional products such as broadcast equipment, medical imaging, and sensors; music and film production and distribution; gaming and network services; and financial services including insurance and banking.
The company has businesses across electronics, entertainment, imaging solutions, music, pictures, games and online, mobile communications and medical. Founded in 1946, the company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Sony Group Corporation in the News:-
- 07-Feb-2025 - Sony Recognized Again as a Climate Change Leader
- 05-Feb-2025 - Celebrating the Winners of the Inaugural Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature
- 30-Jan-2025 - Sony Captures Every Angle of Super Bowl LIX to Elevate the Fan Experience
- 29-Jan-2025 - Changes to Sony Group's Management Structure
- 14-Jan-2025 - Launch of a comprehensive blockchain-centric Web3 solution.
Scope
Tactical Analysis:- Various strategic frameworks to gain insights into a company's competitive position and operational environment. These analytical tools assist in identifying competitive advantages, potential risks, and areas for improvement and efficiency, enabling companies to make informed tactical decisions.
Business Strategy:- Contributes to shaping the company's overall direction, goals, and decision-making processes, ensuring long-term success and alignment with stakeholder expectations.
Financial Position:- Provide valuable information on the financial performance and investor sentiment surrounding the company. Indicating the level of confidence and expectations in the company's future prospects. These components collectively contribute to understanding the financial health and market perception of the company.
Company Fundamentals:- These fundamentals offer valuable insights into the company's history, operations, leadership, and geographical presence, aiding in a comprehensive understanding of the organization.
Competitive Landscape:- An identification of the company's main competitors, providing insights into the competitive landscape it operates in.
Reasons to Buy
Comprehensive Understanding of the Sony Group Corporation's internal and external factors through SWOT analysis, PESTLE analysis, Financial Analysis, and Competitors Benchmarking.
Strive Strategic Decision Making with various analyses and identifying potential customers and suppliers.
Mitigate Risk with help of thorough analysis of internal and external factors. Furthermore, develop strategies and contingency plans to address these challenges and minimize their impact on business operations.
Competitive Benchmarking will help to gain a competitive advantage by understanding industry trends, customer preferences, and best practices.
Financial Performance Evaluation provides crucial insights into key financial ratios and trends, supporting better financial decision-making and resource allocation.
Valuable insights from the report enable investors and partners to make informed decisions regarding potential Collaborations, Investments, or Partnerships with the company.
Additionally, available deep-dive analysis on the company Sony Group Corporation:
Sony Group Corporation Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Sony Group Corporation VRIO Analysis
Sony Group Corporation BCG Analysis
Sony Group Corporation Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning (STP) Analysis
Sony Group Corporation Ansoff Matrix Analysis
Table of Contents
COMPANY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
Table of Contents 2
Tables 6
Charts 7
Sony Group Corporation - Key Company Facts 8
Sony Group Corporation - Company Description 9
Sony Group Corporation - Top Executives 10
Sony Group Corporation- Head Office & Locations 12
Head Office - Country 12
Sony Group Corporation - Products and Services 13
Products 13
Services 14
Sony Group Corporation - Company's Mission and Vision 16
Mission 16
Vision 16
Sony Group Corporation - Corporate Strategy 17
Sony Group Corporation - Business Description 21
Game & Network Services (G&NS) 22
Music 23
Pictures 23
Entertainment, Technology & Services (ET&S) 24
Imaging & Sensing Solutions (I&SS) 24
Financial Services 25
Sony Group Corporation - ESG Spotlight 26
Environment 26
Social 27
Corporate Governance 27
Sony Group Corporation - SWOT Analysis 29
Overview 29
Strengths 31
Weaknesses 33
Opportunities 34
Threats 37
Sony Group Corporation - PESTLE Analysis 39
Overview 39
Political Factors 41
Economic Factors 43
Social Factors 44
Technological Factors 45
Legal Factors 46
Environmental Factors 48
Sony Group Corporation - Financial Deep Dive 50
Share Price Trend - Feb-2024 to Feb-2025 (Average Share Closing Price) 50
Profit and Loss Statement 52
Summary of Profit and Loss Statement 52
Balance Sheet 54
Summary of Balance Sheet 54
Cash Flow Statement 56
Summary of Cash Flow Statement 56
Key Financial Ratio Analysis 58
Sony Group Corporation - Ratio Charts 59
Activity Ratio Charts 59
Growth Ratios Charts 60
Leverage Ratio Charts 61
Liquidity Ratio Charts 62
Profitability Ratio Charts 63
Competing Players 64
Snapshot of Competing Players 65
Apple Inc. 65
Key Company Facts 65
Company Description 65
Canon Inc. 66
Key Company Facts 66
Company Description 66
Hitachi, Ltd. 67
Key Company Facts 67
Company Description 67
Panasonic Holdings Corporation 68
Key Company Facts 68
Company Description 68
Toshiba Corporation 69
Key Company Facts 69
Company Description 69
Sony Group Corporation - In the News 70
07-Feb-2025 - Sony Recognized Again as a Climate Change Leader 70
05-Feb-2025 - Celebrating the Winners of the Inaugural Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature 72
30-Jan-2025 - Sony Captures Every Angle of Super Bowl LIX to Elevate the Fan Experience 75
29-Jan-2025 - Changes to Sony Group's Management Structure 77
14-Jan-2025 - Launch of a comprehensive blockchain-centric Web3 solution. 79
14-Jan-2025 - Sony Group Announces $5 Million Donation to Support Southern California Wildfire Emergency Relief and Rebuilding Efforts 81
16-Dec-2024 - 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii 82
27-Nov-2024 - Sociable Cart: SC-1 Launch of the first "MR Cruise" service that enables passengers to experience mixed reality 82
25-Nov-2024 - CTO Hiroaki Kitano to Give Keynote Address at SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 83
22-Nov-2024 - Sociable Cart: SC-1 Launch of service enabling passengers to experience mixed reality in various vehicles 84
21-Nov-2024 - Announcing the 2025 Shortlist for the Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature 84
16-Oct-2024 - Sony Acquires KinaTrax, Inc. to Expand Its Sports Data Business into Player Performance 84
09-Oct-2024 - Sony Unveils New Technologies to Advance Autonomous Mobile Robots 86
01-Oct-2024 - Sony Pictures Entertainment Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra to Step Down from CEO Role January 2, 2025 Ravi Ahuja Named President and CEO, Sony Pictures Entertainment 88
30-Sep-2024 - Sony Semiconductor Solutions and Raspberry Pi Launch the Raspberry Pi AI Camera Accelerating the development of edge AI solutions 90
12-Sep-2024 - University of Melbourne and Sony Group Partner to Develop Technology Driven Advanced Surgical Training 92
Sony Group Corporation - Key Deals 94
19-Dec-2024 - KADOKAWA and Sony Agree to Form Strategic Capital and Business Alliance 94
09-Dec-2024 - World Aquatics and Sony Launch Official Partnership to Elevate Aquatic Sports Worldwide through Cutting-Edge Technology 95
29-May-2024 - "Arc & Beyond," a non-profit organization established by the Sony Group, announces call for Co-creation Partners to address social issues 97
19-Mar-2024 - Sony Group Becomes Founding Partner of Esports World Cup 98
06-Feb-2024 - JASM Set to Expand in Kumamoto Japan 99
23-Jan-2024 - Sony Reached an Agreement with World Athletics for Sponsorship. The three-year agreement, including the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025, leverages technology to create sports experiences filled with emotion 99
22-Jan-2024 - Issuance of Termination Notice for the Merger of Sony Pictures Networks India Private Ltd. and Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. 101
Appendix 102
Definitions 102
SWOT Analysis 102
PESTLE Analysis 102
Value Chain Analysis 102
ESG Spotlight 102
Financial Deep Dive 102
Financial Ratios - 103
Activity Ratios 103
Growth Ratios 104
Leverage Ratios 105
Liquidity Ratios 106
Market Ratios 107
Profitability Ratios 107
Research Methodology 108
Disclaimer 109
Contact Us 109
Tables
Table 1: Sony Group Corporation - Company Facts
Table 2: Sony Group Corporation - Digital Presence
Table 3: Sony Group Corporation - Top Executives
Table 4: Sony Group Corporation - Products
Table 5: Sony Group Corporation - Services
Table 6: Sony Group Corporation - Share Price Trend - Feb-2024 to Feb-2025
Table 7: Sony Group Corporation - Ratio Analysis - 2021-2024
Table 8: Sony Group Corporation - Competing Players
Table 9: Competing Players - Apple Inc. - Key Company Facts
Table 10: Competing Players - Canon Inc. - Key Company Facts
Table 11: Competing Players - Hitachi, Ltd. - Key Company Facts
Table 12: Competing Players - Panasonic Holdings Corporation - Key Company Facts
Table 13: Competing Players - Toshiba Corporation - Key Company Facts
Charts
Figure 1: Sony Group Corporation- SWOT Analysis
Figure 2: Sony Group Corporation - PESTLE Analysis
Figure 3: Sony Group Corporation - Average Share Price Trend - Feb-2024 to Feb-2025
Figure 4: Sony Group Corporation - Profit and Loss Statement - 2021-2024
Figure 5: Sony Group Corporation - Balance Sheet - 2021-2024
Figure 6: Sony Group Corporation - Cash Flow Statement 2021-2024
Figure 7: Sony Group Corporation - Activity Ratio Charts
Figure 8: Sony Group Corporation - Growth Ratio Charts (Value %)
Figure 9: Sony Group Corporation - Leverage Ratio Charts
Figure 10: Sony Group Corporation - Liquidity Ratio Charts
Figure 11: Sony Group Corporation - Profitability Ratio Charts (Value %)
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