Uber Technologies Stock To $90?
Our multi-factor assessment suggests that it may be time to buy more shares of UBER stock. We have, overall, a positive view of the stock, and a price of $90 may not be out of reach. We believe there are only a couple of things to fear in UBER stock given its overall strong operating performance and financial condition. Taken together with its low valuation, this makes the stock look attractive.
Below is our assessment:
| CONCLUSION | |
|---|---|
| What you pay: | |
| Valuation | Low |
| What you get: | |
| Growth | Very Strong |
| Profitability | Moderate |
| Financial Stability | Very Strong |
| Downturn Resilience | Very Weak |
| Operating Performance | Strong |
| Stock Opinion | Attractive |
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Let’s get into details of each of the assessed factors but before that, for quick background: With $143 Bil in market cap, Uber Technologies provides technology-based ride-sharing, delivery, and freight services connecting consumers with independent service providers across multiple global regions.
[1] Valuation Looks Low
| UBER | S&P 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Sales Ratio | 2.7 | 3.1 |
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio | 14.2 | 23.7 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio | 14.6 | 19.6 |
This table highlights how UBER is valued vs broader market. For more details see: UBER Valuation Ratios
[2] Growth Is Very Strong
- Uber Technologies has seen its top line grow at an average rate of 17.7% over the last 3 years
- Its revenues have grown 18% from $44 Bil to $52 Bil in the last 12 months
- Also, its quarterly revenues grew 20.1% to $14 Bil in the most recent quarter from $12 Bil a year ago.
| UBER | S&P 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Year Average | 17.7% | 5.7% |
| Latest Twelve Months* | 18.3% | 6.7% |
| Most Recent Quarter (YoY)* | 20.1% | 7.3% |
This table highlights how UBER is growing vs broader market. For more details see: UBER Revenue Comparison
[3] Profitability Appears Moderate
- UBER last 12 month operating income was $5.6 Bil representing operating margin of 10.7%
- With cash flow margin of 19.4%, it generated nearly $10 Bil in operating cash flow over this period
- For the same period, UBER generated nearly $10 Bil in net income, suggesting net margin of about 19.3%
| UBER | S&P 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Current Operating Margin | 10.7% | 18.6% |
| Current OCF Margin | 19.4% | 20.7% |
| Current Net Income Margin | 19.3% | 12.8% |
This table highlights how UBER profitability vs broader market. For more details see: UBER Operating Income Comparison
[4] Financial Stability Looks Very Strong
- UBER Debt was $12 Bil at the end of the most recent quarter, while its current Market Cap is $143 Bil. This implies Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 8.5%
- UBER Cash (including cash equivalents) makes up $7.6 Bil of $62 Bil in total Assets. This yields a Cash-to-Assets Ratio of 12.4%
| UBER | S&P 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Current Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 8.5% | 21.8% |
| Current Cash-to-Assets Ratio | 12.4% | 7.3% |
[5] Downturn Resilience Is Very Weak
UBER has fared much worse than the S&P 500 index during various economic downturns. We assess this based on both (a) how much the stock fell and, (b) how quickly it recovered.
2022 Inflation Shock
- UBER stock fell 67.6% from a high of $63.18 on 10 February 2021 to $20.46 on 30 June 2022 vs. a peak-to-trough decline of 25.4% for the S&P 500.
- However, the stock fully recovered to its pre-Crisis peak by 27 December 2023
- Since then, the stock increased to a high of $100.10 on 6 October 2025 , and currently trades at $69.18
| UBER | S&P 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| % Change from Pre-Recession Peak | -67.6% | -25.4% |
| Time to Full Recovery | 545 days | 464 days |
2020 Covid Pandemic
- UBER stock fell 64.1% from a high of $41.27 on 11 February 2020 to $14.82 on 18 March 2020 vs. a peak-to-trough decline of 33.9% for the S&P 500.
- However, the stock fully recovered to its pre-Crisis peak by 5 November 2020
| UBER | S&P 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| % Change from Pre-Recession Peak | -64.1% | -33.9% |
| Time to Full Recovery | 232 days | 148 days |
But the risk is not limited to major market crashes. Stocks fall even when markets are good – think events like earnings, business updates, outlook changes. Read UBER Dip Buyer Analyses to see how the stock has recovered from sharp dips in the past.
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