Momentum Meets Value: Ubiquiti Stock Stock Could Be A Good Buy
We think Ubiquiti (UI) stock might be a good investment candidate. Why? Because you get strong margin, low-debt capital structure, and strong momentum – with room to run as the stock is meaningfully below its 52-week high.
There Are Several Things In Favor Of UI Stock
UI is up 69% so far this year, but can still run more given its good fundamentals and the fact that it is 29% below its 52-week high.
Ubiquiti’s operating margins are fueled by new Wi-Fi 7 and camera systems like the U7 Pro Max and G6 Pro Dome, gaining traction in the enterprise market at favorable price points. Strong cash generation, including $640 million in operating activities for fiscal 2025, supported significant debt repayments totaling $458 million. This capital efficiency also underpins the $0.80 quarterly dividend and a new $500 million share repurchase program, demonstrating robust financial health. The stock has seen a 67% year-to-date increase, reflecting strong demand for its UniFi platform and advanced networking solutions.
And Its Fundamentals Look Good
- Long-Term Profitability: About 16.9% operating cash flow margin and 29.8% operating margin last 3-year average.
- Strong Momentum: Currently in the top 10th percentile of stocks in terms of “trend strength” – our proprietary momentum metric.
- Revenue Growth: Ubiquiti saw revenue growth of 36.8% LTM and 17.5% last 3-year average, but this is not a growth story
- Room To Run: Despite its momentum, UI stock is trading 29% below its 52-week high.
Below is a quick comparison of UI fundamentals with S&P medians.
| UI | S&P Median | |
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| Sector | Information Technology | – |
| Industry | Communications Equipment | – |
| PS Ratio | 12.2 | 3.2 |
| PE Ratio | 42.5 | 23.1 |
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| LTM* Revenue Growth | 36.8% | 6.1% |
| 3Y Average Annual Revenue Growth | 17.5% | 5.4% |
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| LTM* Operating Margin | 33.7% | 18.8% |
| 3Y Average Operating Margin | 29.8% | 18.2% |
| LTM* Op Cash Flow Margin | 21.9% | 20.5% |
| 3Y Average Op Cash Flow Margin | 16.9% | 20.1% |
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| DE Ratio | 0.5% | 21.1% |
*LTM: Last Twelve Months
But Be Wary Of The Risks
While UI stock may be a compelling investment opportunity, it’s always helpful to be aware of a stock’s history of drawdown. The stock fell about 72% during the inflation shock, 40% in the Covid pandemic, and around 37% in the 2018 correction. Even with strong fundamentals, big sell-offs hit hard. Smaller downturns still meant losses north of 35%. It shows that no matter how solid a stock looks, sharp market drops can take their toll. 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 UI Dip Buyer Analyses to see how the stock has recovered from sharp dips in the past.
If you want to see more details, read Buy or Sell UI Stock.
UI Is Just One of Several Such Stocks
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We chose these stocks using the following criteria:
- Greater than $2 Bil in market cap
- High operating or (cash flow from operations) margins
- No instance of very large revenue decline in the past 5 years
- Low-debt capital structure
- Strong momentum
A portfolio that was built starting 12/31/2016 with stocks that fulfil the criteria above would have performed as follows:
- Average 12-month forward returns of nearly 15%
- 12-month win rate (percentage of picks returning positive) of about 60%
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