Unity Software (U) Valuation Check After Recent Share Price Rebound

Unity Software (U) has been on many watchlists after a tough run, with the stock showing weak returns over the past month and past 3 months. That drop now frames the valuation conversation.

See our latest analysis for Unity Software.

At a share price of US$18.25, Unity Software has seen a 30 day share price return of 56.9% and a year to date share price return of 58.8%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 35.6% and 5 year total shareholder return of 83% highlight how sentiment has shifted over time as investors reassess both growth potential and risk around the current valuation.

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With Unity still reporting a net loss of US$402.77m on revenue of US$1.85b, but trading at US$18.25 with a value score of 4, is the recent weakness a genuine opportunity or is the market already pricing in its future growth?

Most Popular Narrative: 52.6% Undervalued

Unity Software's most followed narrative, according to andreas_eliades, places fair value at $38.48 per share against the last close of $18.25, framing a sizeable valuation gap for investors to interpret.

Unity Software is in a solid financial position with positive cash flow and no immediate liquidity needs.

Read the complete narrative.

Curious how that headline number is built? The valuation leans heavily on steady revenue expansion, improving profitability and a richer future earnings multiple. Want to see which assumptions really move the fair value needle?

Result: Fair Value of $38.48 (UNDERVALUED)

Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

However, there are still clear pressure points, including Unity's US$402.77m net loss on US$1.85b revenue, as well as rising competition in advertising and gaming that could challenge this story.

Find out about the key risks to this Unity Software narrative.

Another View: What The P/S Ratio Is Telling You

Our model suggests Unity is trading at a discount to fair value, but the P/S ratio tells a tighter story. At 4.3x sales, Unity sits above the US Software industry average of 3.5x, roughly in line with peers at 4.4x, and below an estimated fair ratio of 6.5x. That mix of premium to the sector, parity with peers, and gap to the fair ratio raises a simple question for you: is the extra price you pay today adequately rewarded by the risks you are taking on future growth and profitability?

See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

Next Steps

If this mix of optimism and concern around Unity leaves you on the fence, now is a good time to look through the data yourself and pressure test the assumptions. To weigh up both sides clearly, take a closer look at the 2 key rewards and 2 important warning signs and decide where you stand.

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