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NOK vs. UI: Nokia vs. Ubiquiti Stock Comparison

How do Nokia (NOK) and Ubiquiti (UI) 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

Nokia (NOK) and Ubiquiti (UI) are both classified in the Communications Equipment sub-industry within the broader Communications Equipment industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

Ubiquiti (UI) trades as ordinary local shares, while Nokia (NOK) trades as an ADR — compare with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

Company profile comparison for Nokia (NOK) and Ubiquiti (UI)
Profile ItemNOKUI
NameNokia Corporation Sponsored ADRUbiquiti Inc.
Country/RegionFinlandUnited States
GICS SectorInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupTechnology Hardware & EquipmentTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications EquipmentCommunications Equipment
GICS Sub-IndustryCommunications EquipmentCommunications Equipment
Market Capitalization43.35 billion USD35.85 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateJuly 1, 1994October 14, 2011
Security TypeADRCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

NOK
UI
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Nokia (NOK) vs. Ubiquiti (UI), 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 Nokia (NOK) and Ubiquiti (UI). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Nokia (NOK) and Ubiquiti (UI). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Nokia (NOK) and Ubiquiti (UI)
MetricNOKUI
Total Return (1Y)19.81%8.54%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)36.27%85.98%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)9.52%18.26%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

NOK
UI
GSPC
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Nokia (NOK) vs. Ubiquiti (UI), 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 Nokia (NOK) and Ubiquiti (UI). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Nokia (NOK) is heavily traded at around 77.91M shares per day, whereas Ubiquiti (UI) sees a more moderate 133.04K — larger orders in the latter may require more patience and tighter control over order sizing.

Risk profile metrics for Nokia (NOK) and Ubiquiti (UI)
MetricNOKUI
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)62.40%53.12%
Beta (5Y)1.241.29
Max Drawdown (5Y)-55.73%-69.44%
Avg. Volume (3M)77.91M133.04K

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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NOK and UI 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 Nokia (NOK) and Ubiquiti (UI)
MetricNOKUI
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.250.08
Sortino Ratio (1Y)0.350.12

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Ubiquiti (UI) at 91.09% clears its industry range for ROE, a sharper capital-efficiency signal than Nokia (NOK) at 3.88%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

NOK

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

3.88%

Max
42.47%
Q3
19.13%
Median
11.00%
NOK
3.88%
Q1
1.63%
Min
-20.62%

UI

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

91.09%

UI
91.09%
Max
42.47%
Q3
19.13%
Median
11.00%
Q1
1.63%
Min
-20.62%
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Nokia (NOK) vs. Ubiquiti (UI): A comparison of their ROE against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Ubiquiti (UI) at 29.33% converts revenue to bottom-line profit above its industry’s benchmark range, while Nokia (NOK) at 3.75% keeps roughly the typical share for its industry.

NOK

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

3.75%

Max
27.60%
Q3
11.66%
Median
4.08%
NOK
3.75%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-11.02%

UI

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

29.33%

UI
29.33%
Max
27.60%
Q3
11.66%
Median
4.08%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-11.02%
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Nokia (NOK) vs. Ubiquiti (UI): A comparison of their net margin against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Ubiquiti (UI) at 36.27% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of Nokia (NOK) at 10.81%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

NOK

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

10.81%

Max
36.27%
Q3
18.36%
NOK
10.81%
Median
8.84%
Q1
1.46%
Min
-21.39%

UI

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

36.27%

UI
36.27%
Max
36.27%
Q3
18.36%
Median
8.84%
Q1
1.46%
Min
-21.39%
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Nokia (NOK) vs. Ubiquiti (UI): A comparison of their operating margin against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Nokia (NOK) and Ubiquiti (UI)
MetricNOKUI
ROE (TTM)3.88%91.09%
ROA (TTM)3.49%40.44%
Net Margin (TTM)3.75%29.33%
Operating Margin (TTM)10.81%36.27%
Gross Margin (TTM)45.43%46.16%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Nokia (NOK) at 3.48% and Ubiquiti (UI) at 27.22% land near their industries' usual revenue growth ranges, so top-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

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Nokia (NOK) vs. Ubiquiti (UI): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Ubiquiti (UI) at 34.78% is around its peer norm for EPS growth, while Nokia (NOK) at -47.83% drops into the bottom quartile, signaling weaker earnings momentum.

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Nokia (NOK) vs. Ubiquiti (UI): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Nokia (NOK) and Ubiquiti (UI)
MetricNOKUI
Revenue Growth (YoY)3.48%27.22%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)-5.76%19.05%
EPS Growth (YoY)-47.83%34.78%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)-45.71%32.98%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Nokia (NOK) at 1.46 and Ubiquiti (UI) at 2.93 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

NOK

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

1.46

Max
5.34
Q3
3.02
Median
1.95
NOK
1.46
Q1
1.32
Min
0.17

UI

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

2.93

Max
5.34
Q3
3.02
UI
2.93
Median
1.95
Q1
1.32
Min
0.17
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Nokia (NOK) vs. Ubiquiti (UI): A comparison of their current ratio against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Both Nokia (NOK) at 0.16 and Ubiquiti (UI) at 0.06 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.

NOK

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.16

Max
1.76
Q3
0.78
Median
0.24
NOK
0.16
Q1
0.04
Min
0.01

UI

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.06

Max
1.76
Q3
0.78
Median
0.24
UI
0.06
Q1
0.04
Min
0.01
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Nokia (NOK) vs. Ubiquiti (UI): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Nokia (NOK) and Ubiquiti (UI)
MetricNOKUI
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.462.93
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.160.06
Net Debt / EBITDA-0.59-0.44

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Ubiquiti (UI) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Nokia (NOK) reports a yield of 1.88%, ranking against industry peers normally.

NOK

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

1.88%

NOK
1.88%
Max
0.73%
Q3
0.31%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

UI

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.00%

Max
0.73%
Q3
0.31%
UI
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Nokia (NOK) vs. Ubiquiti (UI): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Nokia (NOK) reports payout ratio above 100% at 100.17%, meaning dividends exceeded current-period earnings and sustainability needs extra context. Meanwhile Ubiquiti (UI) reports 20.19%, ranking against industry peers normally.

NOK

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

100.17%

NOK
100.17%
Max
32.27%
Q3
14.48%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

UI

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

20.19%

Max
32.27%
UI
20.19%
Q3
14.48%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Nokia (NOK) vs. Ubiquiti (UI): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Nokia (NOK) and Ubiquiti (UI)
MetricNOKUI
Dividend Yield (TTM)1.88%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)100.17%20.19%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Ubiquiti (UI) at 33.47 is near its industry’s usual P/E ratio, while Nokia (NOK) at 47.88 sits in the richer quartile — NOK needs stronger growth or earnings quality to justify the premium.

NOK

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

47.88

Max
69.48
NOK
47.88
Q3
41.02
Median
26.39
Q1
19.36
Min
6.07

UI

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

33.47

Max
69.48
Q3
41.02
UI
33.47
Median
26.39
Q1
19.36
Min
6.07
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Nokia (NOK) vs. Ubiquiti (UI): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Nokia (NOK) at 2.08 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Ubiquiti (UI) at 10.95 sits in the pricier quartile — UI costs more per dollar of sales.

NOK

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

2.08

Max
11.30
Q3
5.82
Median
2.56
NOK
2.08
Q1
1.05
Min
0.00

UI

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

10.95

Max
11.30
UI
10.95
Q3
5.82
Median
2.56
Q1
1.05
Min
0.00
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Nokia (NOK) vs. Ubiquiti (UI): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Nokia (NOK) at 1.82 sits near its industry’s typical P/B ratio, while Ubiquiti (UI) at 24.91 prices above its benchmark range — UI looks rich relative to book.

NOK

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

1.82

Max
10.75
Q3
5.52
Median
3.17
NOK
1.82
Q1
1.79
Min
0.33

UI

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

24.91

UI
24.91
Max
10.75
Q3
5.52
Median
3.17
Q1
1.79
Min
0.33
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Nokia (NOK) vs. Ubiquiti (UI): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Nokia (NOK) and Ubiquiti (UI)
MetricNOKUI
P/E Ratio (TTM)47.8833.47
P/S Ratio (TTM)2.0810.95
P/B Ratio (MRQ)1.8224.91
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)2.98%1.98%