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IOT vs. U: Samsara vs. Unity Software Stock Comparison

How do Samsara (IOT) and Unity Software (U) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Samsara (IOT) and Unity Software (U) are both classified in the Application Software sub-industry within the broader Software industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

Company profile comparison for Samsara (IOT) and Unity Software (U)
Profile ItemIOTU
NameSamsara Inc. Class A Common StockUnity Software Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSoftware & ServicesSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftwareSoftware
GICS Sub-IndustryApplication SoftwareApplication Software
Market Capitalization24.00 billion USD22.85 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateDecember 15, 2021September 18, 2020
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

IOT
U
GSPC
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Samsara (IOT) vs. Unity Software (U), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: 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 Samsara (IOT) and Unity Software (U). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Samsara (IOT) and Unity Software (U). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Samsara (IOT) and Unity Software (U)
MetricIOTU
Total Return (1Y)9.09%30.56%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)21.60%27.46%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)---21.16%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

IOT
U
GSPC
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Samsara (IOT) vs. Unity Software (U), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: 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 Samsara (IOT) and Unity Software (U). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Samsara (IOT) and Unity Software (U)
MetricIOTU
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)59.96%71.11%
Beta (5Y)1.321.97
Max Drawdown (5Y)-70.38%-93.07%
Avg. Volume (3M)5.41M10.92M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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IOT and U are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Samsara (IOT) and Unity Software (U)
MetricIOTU
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.080.37
Sortino Ratio (1Y)0.130.51

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Unity Software (U) reports a negative ROE of -9.66%; negative ROE can reflect losses or negative shareholders’ equity, so it is harder to read as capital efficiency. Meanwhile Samsara (IOT) reports 6.43%, ranking against industry peers normally.

IOT

Software & Services industry group

6.43%

Max
53.85%
Q3
17.90%
Median
6.59%
IOT
6.43%
Q1
-9.59%
Min
-50.52%

U

Software & Services industry group

-9.66%

Max
53.85%
Q3
17.90%
Median
6.59%
Q1
-9.59%
U
-9.66%
Min
-50.52%
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Samsara (IOT) vs. Unity Software (U): A comparison of their ROE against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Unity Software (U) reports a negative net margin of -15.60%, usually indicating a net loss over the period. Meanwhile Samsara (IOT) reports 4.90%, ranking against industry peers normally.

IOT

Software & Services industry group

4.90%

Max
41.17%
Q3
15.28%
IOT
4.90%
Median
4.63%
Q1
-5.42%
Min
-33.17%

U

Software & Services industry group

-15.60%

Max
41.17%
Q3
15.28%
Median
4.63%
Q1
-5.42%
U
-15.60%
Min
-33.17%
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Samsara (IOT) vs. Unity Software (U): A comparison of their net margin against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Samsara (IOT) at 0.96% and Unity Software (U) at 16.95% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

IOT

Software & Services industry group

0.96%

Max
46.89%
Q3
17.64%
Median
8.73%
IOT
0.96%
Q1
-2.13%
Min
-30.45%

U

Software & Services industry group

16.95%

Max
46.89%
Q3
17.64%
U
16.95%
Median
8.73%
Q1
-2.13%
Min
-30.45%
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Samsara (IOT) vs. Unity Software (U): A comparison of their operating margin against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Samsara (IOT) and Unity Software (U)
MetricIOTU
ROE (TTM)6.43%-9.66%
ROA (TTM)0.49%-0.45%
Net Margin (TTM)4.90%-15.60%
Operating Margin (TTM)0.96%16.95%
Gross Margin (TTM)76.43%78.49%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Samsara (IOT) at 29.57% sits in the top revenue growth quartile, while Unity Software (U) at 2.01% is in the bottom quartile, showing a clear gap in revenue momentum.

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Samsara (IOT) vs. Unity Software (U): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Neither Samsara (IOT) nor Unity Software (U) reports a EPS growth value for this period, so a direct comparison isn't possible.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Samsara (IOT) and Unity Software (U)
MetricIOTU
Revenue Growth (YoY)29.57%2.01%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)35.37%9.96%
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EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)----

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Samsara (IOT) at 1.63 and Unity Software (U) at 2.17 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

IOT

Software & Services industry group

1.63

Max
5.11
Q3
2.77
Median
1.67
IOT
1.63
Q1
1.01
Min
0.03

U

Software & Services industry group

2.17

Max
5.11
Q3
2.77
U
2.17
Median
1.67
Q1
1.01
Min
0.03
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Samsara (IOT) vs. Unity Software (U): A comparison of their current ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Samsara (IOT) at 0.04 keeps leverage in the lower industry quartile, while Unity Software (U) at 0.66 runs a more typical debt-to-equity mix.

IOT

Software & Services industry group

0.04

Max
2.52
Q3
1.13
Median
0.40
Q1
0.07
IOT
0.04
Min
0.00

U

Software & Services industry group

0.66

Max
2.52
Q3
1.13
U
0.66
Median
0.40
Q1
0.07
Min
0.00
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Samsara (IOT) vs. Unity Software (U): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Samsara (IOT) and Unity Software (U)
MetricIOTU
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.632.17
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.040.66
Net Debt / EBITDA-24.18-0.86

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Neither Samsara (IOT) nor Unity Software (U) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.

IOT

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

IOT
0.00%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

U

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

U
0.00%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Samsara (IOT) vs. Unity Software (U): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Neither Samsara (IOT) nor Unity Software (U) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.

IOT

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

IOT
0.00%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

U

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

U
0.00%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Samsara (IOT) vs. Unity Software (U): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Samsara (IOT) and Unity Software (U)
MetricIOTU
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

An earnings multiple is available for just one side: Samsara (IOT) trades at 292.71 times trailing earnings, ranked against its peers, while Unity Software (U) has no P/E ratio this period.

IOT

Software & Services industry group

292.71

IOT
292.71
Max
112.94
Q3
60.32
Median
32.91
Q1
18.77
Min
6.69

U

Software & Services industry group

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Max
112.94
Q3
60.32
Median
32.91
Q1
18.77
Min
6.69
U
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Samsara (IOT) vs. Unity Software (U): U does not report P/E ratio, so it has no value marker; IOT is benchmarked against the Software & Services industry group.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Both Samsara (IOT) at 12.99 and Unity Software (U) at 10.48 command a richer price per dollar of sales than most peers, sitting in the upper P/S ratio quartile of their industries.

IOT

Software & Services industry group

12.99

Max
17.91
IOT
12.99
Q3
8.78
Median
4.25
Q1
2.23
Min
0.02

U

Software & Services industry group

10.48

Max
17.91
U
10.48
Q3
8.78
Median
4.25
Q1
2.23
Min
0.02
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Samsara (IOT) vs. Unity Software (U): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Unity Software (U) at 7.03 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while Samsara (IOT) at 14.97 carries an above-peer premium to book — IOT is pricier on assets.

IOT

Software & Services industry group

14.97

Max
16.63
IOT
14.97
Q3
8.50
Median
4.30
Q1
1.92
Min
-3.90

U

Software & Services industry group

7.03

Max
16.63
Q3
8.50
U
7.03
Median
4.30
Q1
1.92
Min
-3.90
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Samsara (IOT) vs. Unity Software (U): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Samsara (IOT) and Unity Software (U)
MetricIOTU
P/E Ratio (TTM)292.71--
P/S Ratio (TTM)12.9910.48
P/B Ratio (MRQ)14.977.03
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)1.09%2.76%