Unity Software Inc. (U) Factsheet
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Unity Software Inc. (U) Stock Analysis
Analysis from 10-Q filed 2026-11-05. Data as of Q3 2026.
Overall Grade: F (Concerning)
Grade F (Concerning). ROIC -6.9%. FCF margin 27.8%. D/E 0.7x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-05.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| ROIC | -6.9% | Below expectations |
| FCF Margin | 27.8% | Strong cash generation |
| Debt/Equity | 0.7x | Moderate leverage |
ROIC -6.9% — Bottom 50% of sector peers. FCF margin 27.8% — Top 25%.
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Profitability: Unity Software Inc. earns -6.9% ROIC, Bottom 50% in Technology
ROIC TTM -6.9%, sector median 4.4%, Bottom 50%. DuPont: NOPAT margin -17.1% × asset turnover 0.3x. Gross margin 67.7%. Operating margin -17.9%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-05.
| Metric | U | Rating | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | -6.9% | Red flag | Below sector median of 4.4% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -10.9% | Red flag | Moderate equity returns |
| Gross Margin | 67.7% | Excellent | Strong pricing power |
| Operating Margin | -17.9% | Warning | Moderate operational efficiency |
Cash Flow: Unity Software Inc. generates $606.8M FCF at 27.8% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters
FCF TTM $606.8M. FCF margin 27.8%, Top 25%. OCF/Net income -1.8x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-05.
| Metric | U | Rating | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Cash Flow Margin | 27.8% | Excellent | Excellent cash conversion |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $606.8M | Good | Positive cash generation |
| OCF/Net Income | -1.8x | Warning | Potential accrual concerns |
| FCF Consistency (8Q) | N/A | Warning | Variable cash flow |
Balance Sheet: Unity Software Inc. at 0.7x leverage, -16.1x interest coverage
Debt/Equity 0.7x. Net cash $408.0M. Interest coverage -16.1x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-05.
| Metric | U | Rating | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt to Equity | 0.7x | Good | Moderate leverage |
| Net Cash Position | $408.0M | Excellent | Net cash positive |
| Interest Coverage | -16.1x | Warning | Monitor debt obligations |
Valuation: Unity Software Inc. trades at -65.5x earnings
P/E -65.5x. EV/Sales 10.0x. FCF yield 2.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-05.
| Metric | U | Rating | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | -65.5x | Red flag | Reasonable valuation |
| EV/Sales | 10.0x | Warning | Growth premium priced in |
| FCF Yield | 2.7% | Adequate | Lower cash yield |
Capital Allocation: Unity Software Inc. returns 0.0% shareholder yield
Total shareholder yield 0.0%. Share count +3.7% YoY. Capital returned $0 TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-05.
| Metric | U | Rating | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | Warning | Dividend + buyback yield combined |
| Share Count Change (YoY) | 3.7% | Warning | Net dilution from issuance/SBC |
| Total Capital Returned (TTM) | $0 | Adequate | Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders |
Sector Rankings
| Metric | Value | Percentile | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | -6.9% | Bottom 50% | -1.6x below |
| Free Cash Flow Margin | 27.8% | Top 25% | 2.7x above |
| Gross Margin | 67.7% | Top 50% | 1.3x above |
| Operating Margin | -17.9% | Bottom 25% | -3.8x below |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -10.9% | Bottom 50% | -1.7x below |
Financial Scorecard
| Metric | U | Rating | Sector Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | -6.9% | Red flag | Bottom 50% of sector (median: 4.4%) |
| Free Cash Flow Margin | 27.8% | Excellent | Top 25% of sector (median: 10.3%) |
| Gross Margin | 67.7% | Excellent | Top 50% of sector (median: 51.0%) |
| Debt to Equity Ratio | 68.9% | Good | Moderate leverage |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 2.7% | Warning | Growth-focused valuation |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Unity Software Inc.'s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?
Unity Software Inc. (U) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of -6.9%. The 8-quarter median ROIC is -8.6% with a improving trend. Sector median 4.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-05.
Q: What is Unity Software Inc.'s Free Cash Flow Margin?
Unity Software Inc. (U) has a free cash flow margin of 27.8%, generating $606.8 million in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-05.
Q: What is Unity Software Inc.'s P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?
Unity Software Inc. (U) trades at a P/E ratio of -65.5x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 10.0x. FCF yield 2.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-05.
Q: How much debt does Unity Software Inc. have?
Unity Software Inc. (U) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.7x with total debt of $2.2 billion. Interest coverage -16.1x. Net cash position $408.0 million. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-05.
Q: What is Unity Software Inc.'s revenue and earnings growth?
Unity Software Inc. (U) grew revenue by 20.9% year-over-year. EPS +28.1% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-05.
Q: How does Unity Software Inc. compare to competitors in Technology?
Compared to other companies in Technology, Unity Software Inc. (U) shows: ROIC -6.9%, sector median 4.4% (Bottom 50%). FCF margin 27.8%, sector median 10.3% (Top 25%). Gross margin 67.7%, 16.7pp above sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Technology companies with available SEC filings.
Q: What warning signs should I watch for with Unity Software Inc.?
No quantitative warning flags fired for Unity Software Inc. (U) on margin trend, FCF trend, ROIC trend, or leverage thresholds. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-05.
Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2026-11-05. TTM metrics as of Q3 2026.
Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.
Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.
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