Reconciliation of the differences between basic and diluted EPS - Summary of Potential Shares of Common Stock (Detail) - JPY (¥) ¥ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, ¥ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Mar. 31, 2026 |
Mar. 31, 2025 |
Mar. 31, 2024 |
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| Earnings per share [abstract] | |||
| Net income (loss) attributable to Sony Group Corporation's stockholders for basic and diluted EPS computation | ¥ (326,865) | ¥ 1,141,600 | ¥ 970,573 |
| Continuing operations | 1,030,893 | 1,067,431 | 846,587 |
| Discontinued operations | ¥ (1,357,758) | ¥ 74,169 | ¥ 123,986 |
| Adjustment amount to net income attributable to Sony Group Corporation's stockholders for diluted EPS computation: | |||
| Weighted-average shares outstanding for basic EPS computation | 5,975,984 | 6,049,652 | 6,156,210 |
| Stock options | 25,890 | 18,862 | 18,398 |
| Restricted stock units | 11,316 | 6,550 | 2,047 |
| Weighted-average shares for diluted EPS computation | 6,013,190 | 6,075,064 | 6,176,655 |
| Basic EPS | ¥ (54.7) | ¥ 188.71 | ¥ 157.66 |
| Continuing operations | 172.51 | 176.45 | 137.52 |
| Discontinued operations | (227.21) | 12.26 | 20.14 |
| Diluted EPS | (54.36) | 187.92 | 157.14 |
| Continuing operations | 171.44 | 175.71 | 137.06 |
| Discontinued operations | ¥ (225.8) | ¥ 12.21 | ¥ 20.08 |
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- Definition The weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued on the conversion of all the dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares. [Refer: Ordinary shares [member]; Weighted average [member]] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The amount of profit (loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity (the numerator) divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period (the denominator). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations. [Refer: Basic earnings (loss) per share; Continuing operations, unless line item indicates otherwise [member]] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Basic earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations. [Refer: Basic earnings (loss) per share; Discontinued operations [member]] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The amount of profit (loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity (the numerator), divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period (the denominator), both adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. [Refer: Ordinary shares [member]; Weighted average [member]] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations. [Refer: Continuing operations, unless line item indicates otherwise [member]; Diluted earnings (loss) per share] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Diluted earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations. [Refer: Diluted earnings (loss) per share; Discontinued operations [member]] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The potential dilutive effect on the weighted average number of ordinary shares that relates to the assumed conversion of the entity’s restricted share units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition The potential dilutive effect on the weighted average number of ordinary shares that relate to the assumed exercise of the entity's share options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition The amount of income from continuing operations attributable to owners of the parent. [Refer: Continuing operations, unless line item indicates otherwise [member]] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The profit (loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent entity. [Refer: Profit (loss)] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The number of ordinary shares outstanding at the beginning of the period, adjusted by the number of ordinary shares bought back or issued during the period multiplied by a time-weighting factor. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Adjustment amount to net income attributable to Sony Group Corporation's stockholders for diluted EPS computation. No definition available.
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