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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
UNYSE$26.5069

Unity Software Inc.

SoftwareVerified
Score breakdown
Valuation+4Profitability+20Sentiment+30Risk penalty-3Missing signals-2
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile75Conclusion99AI synthesis40Observations60

Unity Software Inc. maintains a strong liquidity position with $2.06 billion in cash and equivalents, representing 30% of total assets, and a current ratio of 1.84, indicating sufficient short-term liquidity to cover liabilities. The company's free cash flow of $403.93 million in FY2025 supports operational flexibility, though its operating cash flow of $422.96 million is partially offset by a net loss of $402.77 million. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0 suggests no leverage, which is atypical for a software company and may reflect a conservative capital structure [doc:1]. Profitability metrics are weak, with a negative return on equity of -12.44% and a return on assets of -5.89%, both significantly below industry norms for software firms. Gross profit of $1.37 billion on $1.85 billion in revenue yields a 74% gross margin, which is strong for a software company but insufficient to offset operating losses of $479.05 million. The company's operating margin of -25.9% is a key concern, as it indicates inefficiencies in cost management or pricing power [doc:1]. Revenue is concentrated in the Create Solutions and Grow Solutions segments, with no disclosed geographic breakdown. The company's exposure to the gaming and interactive content industries is high, with limited diversification into other sectors such as aerospace or medical. This concentration increases vulnerability to sector-specific downturns or regulatory shifts [doc:1]. Growth trajectory is mixed. Revenue of $1.85 billion in FY2025 represents a 12.3% year-over-year increase, but operating losses have widened from $312.1 million in the first nine months of FY2025 to $479.05 million for the full year. Analysts project a mean price target of $33.95, implying a 28% upside from the current market price of $26.50. However, the company's negative EBITDA and high dilution risk may constrain long-term growth [doc:1]. Key risk factors include dilution potential, with a medium risk rating and a recent filing noting the possibility of future offerings. The company's reliance on AI integration and cybersecurity exposes it to reputational and operational risks. Additionally, the competitive landscape is intense, with rivals like Unreal Engine and Godot offering robust alternatives. The company's capital expenditure of $19.02 million is low, suggesting limited investment in physical infrastructure, which is typical for a software firm but may limit scalability [doc:1]. Recent events include the adoption of new accounting standards (ASU 2025-05 and ASU 2025-06) that may impact financial reporting. The company also reported a gain on the repayment of a convertible note and a net cash inflow from financing activities of $76.11 million, primarily from the issuance of convertible notes. These events suggest ongoing capital structure management and a focus on liquidity preservation [doc:1].

Profile
CompanyUnity Software Inc.
ExchangeNYSE
TickerU
CIK0001810806
SICServices-Prepackaged Software
SectorTechnology
BusinessSoftware & IT Services
Industry groupSoftware & IT Services
IndustrySoftware
AI analysis

Business. Unity Software Inc. provides a platform for creating and growing games and interactive experiences, offering a suite of tools across all platforms, from mobile, PC, and console, to extended reality (XR), and supports creators through the entire development lifecycle with software including artificial intelligence (AI) solutions [doc:1].

Classification. Unity is classified under the Technology sector, specifically in the Software & IT Services business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:1].

Unity Software Inc. maintains a strong liquidity position with $2.06 billion in cash and equivalents, representing 30% of total assets, and a current ratio of 1.84, indicating sufficient short-term liquidity to cover liabilities. The company's free cash flow of $403.93 million in FY2025 supports operational flexibility, though its operating cash flow of $422.96 million is partially offset by a net loss of $402.77 million. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0 suggests no leverage, which is atypical for a software company and may reflect a conservative capital structure [doc:1]. Profitability metrics are weak, with a negative return on equity of -12.44% and a return on assets of -5.89%, both significantly below industry norms for software firms. Gross profit of $1.37 billion on $1.85 billion in revenue yields a 74% gross margin, which is strong for a software company but insufficient to offset operating losses of $479.05 million. The company's operating margin of -25.9% is a key concern, as it indicates inefficiencies in cost management or pricing power [doc:1]. Revenue is concentrated in the Create Solutions and Grow Solutions segments, with no disclosed geographic breakdown. The company's exposure to the gaming and interactive content industries is high, with limited diversification into other sectors such as aerospace or medical. This concentration increases vulnerability to sector-specific downturns or regulatory shifts [doc:1]. Growth trajectory is mixed. Revenue of $1.85 billion in FY2025 represents a 12.3% year-over-year increase, but operating losses have widened from $312.1 million in the first nine months of FY2025 to $479.05 million for the full year. Analysts project a mean price target of $33.95, implying a 28% upside from the current market price of $26.50. However, the company's negative EBITDA and high dilution risk may constrain long-term growth [doc:1]. Key risk factors include dilution potential, with a medium risk rating and a recent filing noting the possibility of future offerings. The company's reliance on AI integration and cybersecurity exposes it to reputational and operational risks. Additionally, the competitive landscape is intense, with rivals like Unreal Engine and Godot offering robust alternatives. The company's capital expenditure of $19.02 million is low, suggesting limited investment in physical infrastructure, which is typical for a software firm but may limit scalability [doc:1]. Recent events include the adoption of new accounting standards (ASU 2025-05 and ASU 2025-06) that may impact financial reporting. The company also reported a gain on the repayment of a convertible note and a net cash inflow from financing activities of $76.11 million, primarily from the issuance of convertible notes. These events suggest ongoing capital structure management and a focus on liquidity preservation [doc:1].
Key takeaways
  • Unity Software Inc. has strong liquidity with $2.06 billion in cash and equivalents, but operates with a negative return on equity of -12.44%.
  • The company's gross margin of 74% is strong, but insufficient to offset operating losses of $479.05 million.
  • Revenue growth of 12.3% year-over-year is positive, but operating losses have widened, indicating inefficiencies in cost management.
  • Analysts project a mean price target of $33.95, implying a 28% upside, but dilution risk and competitive pressures remain key concerns.
  • Recent accounting standard updates and capital structure management suggest ongoing efforts to preserve liquidity and manage financial reporting.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodFY2025
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$1.85B
Gross profit$1.37B
Operating income-$479.1M
Net income-$402.8M
R&D$929.5M
SG&A$268.5M
D&A$460.9M
SBC$385.2M
Operating cash flow$423.0M
CapEx$19.0M
Free cash flow$403.9M
Total assets$6.84B
Total liabilities$3.34B
Total equity$3.24B
Cash & equivalents$2.06B
Long-term debt
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY2025$1.85B-$479.1M-$402.8M$403.9M
FY2024$1.81B-$755.1M-$664.1M$286.0M
FY2025$1.81B-$755.1M-$664.1M$286.0M
FY2023$2.19B-$832.8M-$822.0M$178.8M
FY2024$2.19B-$832.8M-$822.0M$178.8M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY2025
FY2024
FY2025
FY2023
FY2024
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY2025$6.84B$3.24B$2.06B
FY2024$6.74B$3.19B$1.52B
FY2025$6.74B$3.19B$1.52B
FY2023$7.24B$3.18B$1.59B
FY2024$7.24B$3.18B$1.59B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY2025$423.0M$19.0M$403.9M$385.2M
FY2024$315.6M$29.5M$286.0M$596.2M
FY2025$315.6M$29.5M$286.0M$596.2M
FY2023$234.7M$55.9M$178.8M$648.7M
FY2024$234.7M$55.9M$178.8M$648.7M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
Q3 2025$1.35B-$372.5M-$312.8M$285.2M
Q2 2025$875.9M-$246.7M-$186.4M$134.0M
Q3 2025
Q1 2025$435.0M-$127.9M-$77.6M$7.3M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
Q3 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q1 2025
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
Q3 2025$6.78B$3.20B$1.90B
Q2 2025$6.72B$3.19B$1.69B
Q3 2025$3.19B
Q1 2025$6.65B$3.19B$1.54B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
Q3 2025$301.5M$16.3M$285.2M$292.4M
Q2 2025$146.1M$12.2M$134.0M$200.4M
Q3 2025
Q1 2025$13.0M$5.7M$7.3M$98.8M
Valuation
Market price$26.50
Market cap$11.15B
Enterprise value$9.10B
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue4.9
EV/Op income
EV/OCF21.5
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book-$320.7M
Net cash$2.06B
Current ratio1.8
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA-5.9%
ROE-12.4%
Cash conversion-1.1%
CapEx/Revenue1.0%
SBC/Revenue20.8%
Asset intensity0.0
Dilution ratio-2.8%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskMedium
Liquidity riskLow
  • Source documents mention dilution or offering risk.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Software · cohort 5 companies
MetricUActivity
Op margin-25.9%-4.8% medp25 -25.9% · p75 4.8%below median
Net margin-21.8%-3.0% medp25 -21.8% · p75 1.7%bottom quartile
Gross margin74.2%76.3% medp25 73.4% · p75 79.5%below median
R&D / revenue50.3%24.3% medp25 12.6% · p75 50.3%above median
CapEx / revenue1.0%1.0% medp25 0.4% · p75 1.2%above median
Debt / equity0.0%-107.0% medp25 -107.0% · p75 -107.0%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target33.95 USD
Median price target32.00 USD
High price target54.00 USD
Low price target21.00 USD
Mean recommendation2.03 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count8.00
Buy count13.00
Hold count9.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate-0.67 USD
Last actual EPS-0.96 USD
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Source data
Underlying data the analysis-pipeline pulls and audits. Fetch timestamps + content hashes show when each source was last refreshed.
SEC filingstype companyfacts · CIK 0001810806 · 320 us-gaap concepts
2026-05-01 10:28 UTC#ecf7284c
Market quoteclose USD 26.50 · shares 0.42B diluted
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