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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

Company profile fields for Ubiquiti (UI)
Profile ItemUI
NameUbiquiti Inc.
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
GICS Sub-IndustryCommunications Equipment
Market Capitalization35.85 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNYSE
Listing DateOctober 14, 2011
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

UI
GSPC
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Ubiquiti (UI) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Ubiquiti (UI) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Ubiquiti (UI) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Ubiquiti (UI) metric values compared with Technology Hardware & Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: UIIndustry 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

UI
GSPC
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Ubiquiti (UI) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Ubiquiti (UI) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Ubiquiti (UI) metric values compared with Technology Hardware & Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: UIIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)53.12%55.75%
Beta (5Y)1.291.39
Max Drawdown (5Y)-69.44%-58.83%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. UI is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Ubiquiti (UI) metric values compared with Technology Hardware & Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: UIIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.080.28
Sortino Ratio (1Y)0.120.40

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
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Where Ubiquiti (UI) stands on ROE within its Technology Hardware & Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

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%
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Where Ubiquiti (UI) stands on net margin within its Technology Hardware & Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

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%
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Where Ubiquiti (UI) stands on operating margin within its Technology Hardware & Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Ubiquiti (UI) metric values compared with Technology Hardware & Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: UIIndustry 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.

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Ubiquiti (UI): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Technology Hardware & Equipment industry-group medians.

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.

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Ubiquiti (UI): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Technology Hardware & Equipment industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Ubiquiti (UI) metric values compared with Technology Hardware & Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: UIIndustry 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
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Where Ubiquiti (UI) stands on current ratio within its Technology Hardware & Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

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
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DELL
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Where Ubiquiti (UI) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Technology Hardware & Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Ubiquiti (UI) metric values compared with Technology Hardware & Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: UIIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)2.931.95
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.060.24
Net Debt / EBITDA-0.440.16

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%
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Where Ubiquiti (UI) stands on dividend yield within its Technology Hardware & Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

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%
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Where Ubiquiti (UI) stands on payout ratio within its Technology Hardware & Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Ubiquiti (UI) metric values compared with Technology Hardware & Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: UIIndustry 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
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Where Ubiquiti (UI) stands on P/E ratio within its Technology Hardware & Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

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
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Where Ubiquiti (UI) stands on P/S ratio within its Technology Hardware & Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

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
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Where Ubiquiti (UI) stands on P/B ratio within its Technology Hardware & Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Ubiquiti (UI) metric values compared with Technology Hardware & Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: UIIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)33.4726.39
P/S Ratio (TTM)10.952.56
P/B Ratio (MRQ)24.913.17
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)1.98%2.83%