Ubiquiti (UI) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Ubiquiti (UI): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Technology Hardware & Equipment peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | UI |
|---|---|
| Name | Ubiquiti Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Information Technology |
| GICS Industry Group | Technology Hardware & Equipment |
| GICS Industry | Communications Equipment |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Communications Equipment |
| Market Capitalization | 35.85 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | October 14, 2011 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: UI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 8.54% | 19.81% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 85.98% | 26.50% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 18.26% | 9.52% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: UI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 53.12% | 55.75% |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.29 | 1.39 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -69.44% | -58.83% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: UI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 0.08 | 0.28 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 0.12 | 0.40 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Ubiquiti (UI) posts ROE of 91.09%, above the industry benchmark range. Equity is being turned into profit at an exceptional rate, but very high ROE should still be checked against leverage, buybacks, and the size of the equity base.
UI
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
91.09%
Group distribution
- UI
- 91.09%
- Max
- 42.47%
- Q3
- 19.13%
- Median
- 11.00%
- Q1
- 1.63%
- Min
- -20.62%
Largest peers
- AAPL
- 142.26%
- SNDK
- 141.17%
- UI
- 91.09%
- APH
- 40.08%
- ANET
- 33.52%
- CSCO
- 27.32%
- DELL
- --
Net Margin (TTM)
Ubiquiti (UI) keeps 29.33% of revenue as net profit on net margin, above the industry benchmark range. That is unusually strong bottom-line conversion, though tax effects, asset sales, or other one-off gains should be checked before treating it as durable.
UI
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
29.33%
Group distribution
- UI
- 29.33%
- Max
- 27.60%
- Q3
- 11.66%
- Median
- 4.08%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- -11.02%
Largest peers
- SNDK
- 67.04%
- ANET
- 39.97%
- UI
- 29.33%
- AAPL
- 27.60%
- CSCO
- 20.95%
- APH
- 17.95%
- DELL
- 7.53%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Ubiquiti (UI) turns 36.27% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.
UI
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
36.27%
Group distribution
- UI
- 36.27%
- Max
- 36.27%
- Q3
- 18.36%
- Median
- 8.84%
- Q1
- 1.46%
- Min
- -21.39%
Largest peers
- SNDK
- 79.59%
- ANET
- 44.90%
- UI
- 36.27%
- AAPL
- 31.13%
- APH
- 29.68%
- CSCO
- 27.72%
- DELL
- 12.02%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: UI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 91.09% | 11.00% |
| ROA (TTM) | 40.44% | 4.78% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 29.33% | 4.08% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 36.27% | 8.84% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 46.16% | 39.87% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Ubiquiti (UI) grew revenue 27.22%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
EPS Growth
Ubiquiti (UI) grew earnings per share 34.78%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: UI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 27.22% | 10.87% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 19.05% | 2.79% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | 34.78% | 14.29% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | 32.98% | 3.49% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Ubiquiti (UI) has current ratio of 2.93, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.
UI
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
2.93
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.34
- Q3
- 3.02
- UI
- 2.93
- Median
- 1.95
- Q1
- 1.32
- Min
- 0.17
Largest peers
- ANET
- 3.29
- UI
- 2.93
- SNDK
- 2.58
- APH
- 1.94
- AAPL
- 1.02
- DELL
- 0.96
- CSCO
- 0.93
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Ubiquiti (UI) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.
UI
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.06
Group distribution
- Max
- 1.76
- Q3
- 0.78
- Median
- 0.24
- UI
- 0.06
- Q1
- 0.04
- Min
- 0.01
Largest peers
- APH
- 1.03
- AAPL
- 0.84
- CSCO
- 0.62
- UI
- 0.06
- SNDK
- 0.01
- ANET
- --
- DELL
- --
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: UI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 2.93 | 1.95 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 0.06 | 0.24 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.44 | 0.16 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Ubiquiti (UI) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.
UI
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 0.73%
- Q3
- 0.31%
- UI
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- CSCO
- 1.73%
- DELL
- 0.73%
- APH
- 0.70%
- AAPL
- 0.31%
- UI
- 0.00%
- ANET
- 0.00%
- SNDK
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Ubiquiti (UI) has payout ratio of 20.19%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.
UI
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
20.19%
Group distribution
- Max
- 32.27%
- UI
- 20.19%
- Q3
- 14.48%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- CSCO
- 49.85%
- APH
- 21.74%
- UI
- 20.19%
- DELL
- 13.43%
- AAPL
- 11.80%
- ANET
- 0.00%
- SNDK
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: UI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 20.19% | 0.00% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Ubiquiti (UI) trades at P/E ratio of 33.47, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
UI
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
33.47
Group distribution
- Max
- 69.48
- Q3
- 41.02
- UI
- 33.47
- Median
- 26.39
- Q1
- 19.36
- Min
- 6.07
Largest peers
- ANET
- 45.79
- AAPL
- 38.13
- UI
- 33.47
- APH
- 32.43
- CSCO
- 28.18
- DELL
- 19.10
- SNDK
- 6.67
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Ubiquiti (UI) trades at 10.95 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.
UI
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
10.95
Group distribution
- Max
- 11.30
- UI
- 10.95
- Q3
- 5.82
- Median
- 2.56
- Q1
- 1.05
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- ANET
- 18.15
- UI
- 10.95
- AAPL
- 10.39
- CSCO
- 5.84
- APH
- 5.57
- SNDK
- 4.10
- DELL
- 1.38
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Ubiquiti (UI) trades at 24.91 on P/B ratio, above the industry benchmark range. Investors are putting an unusually rich price on each dollar of book equity relative to peers.
UI
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
24.91
Group distribution
- UI
- 24.91
- Max
- 10.75
- Q3
- 5.52
- Median
- 3.17
- Q1
- 1.79
- Min
- 0.33
Largest peers
- AAPL
- 44.39
- UI
- 24.91
- ANET
- 13.12
- APH
- 10.75
- CSCO
- 7.36
- SNDK
- 6.63
- DELL
- -147.32
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: UI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 33.47 | 26.39 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 10.95 | 2.56 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 24.91 | 3.17 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 1.98% | 2.83% |