Unity Software (FRA:US3) Gross Margin %: 30.81% (As of Mar. 2026) — 59% Below Median


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What is Unity Software Gross Margin %?

Unity Software FRA:US3 +5.34% 65 Gross Margin % is 30.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 75.67. GuruFocus rates FRA:US3 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,681 Software companies, Unity Software ranks better than 72.81% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Unity Software's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €135 Mil. Unity Software's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €440 Mil. Therefore, Unity Software's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.81%.

Warning Sign:

Unity Software Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.2%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Unity Software's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:US3' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 62.8   Med: 75.67   Max: 78.66
Current: 62.8


During the past 8 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Unity Software was 78.66%. The lowest was 62.80%. And the median was 75.67%.

FRA:US3's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
72.81% of 2681 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.45 vs FRA:US3: 62.80

Unity Software had a gross margin of 30.81% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Unity Software was -1.20% per year.


Unity Software  (FRA:US3) Gross Margin % Explanation

Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.

Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %

1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key

Unity Software had a gross margin of 30.81% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins


Be Aware

If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.


Unity Software Gross Margin % Related Terms


Unity Software Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Unity Software's Gross Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Unity Software Gross Margin % Chart

Unity Software Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 77.16 68.19 66.46 73.48 74.17

Unity Software Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 73.80 74.10 74.43 74.31 30.81

FRA:US3 vs FIG, GWRE, TYL: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Unity Software's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Unity Software Gross Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Unity Software's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Unity Software's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Unity Software Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Unity Software's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1171.6 / 1579.599
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1579.599 - 407.989) / 1579.599
=74.17 %

Unity Software's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=135.5 / 439.626
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(439.626 - 304.166) / 439.626
=30.81 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 30.81% mean?
Unity Software (FRA:US3) has a Gross Margin % of 30.81% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Unity Software and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 75.67. Over the past decade, Unity Software's Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.80 to 78.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Unity Software ranks #729 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is Unity Software's Gross Margin % too high?
Unity Software's current Gross Margin % of 30.81% is 59% below median its 10-year median of 75.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 62.80 to a high of 78.66. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Unity Software's value of 30.81% is 23.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unity Software ranks #729 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Unity Software has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unity Software's Gross Margin % compare to FIG and GWRE?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Unity Software ranks #729 out of 2681 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Unity Software in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Unity Software's value of 30.81% is 23.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Unity Software's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.80 to 78.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 75.67 vs. the industry median of 40.45, Unity Software has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.45, based on 2,681 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Unity Software's current Gross Margin % of 30.81% is 23.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Unity Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unity Software's current Gross Margin % is 30.81%, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 75.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unity Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unity Software (FRA:US3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.04, compared to a current price of €24.76 — trading 12.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.81%, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 75.67 and 23.8% below the Software industry median of 40.45. Unity Software's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Unity Software (FRA:US3), the current Gross Margin % is 30.81% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Unity Software (FRA:US3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unity Software stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €24.76 is trading 12.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.04. GuruFocus considers Unity Software to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:US3:

  • Gross Margin %: 30.81% (59% below median its 10-year median of 75.67)
  • GF Value™: €22.04 vs. price of €24.76 (12.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.8% below the Software median (#729 of 2681)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:US3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Unity Software Business Description

Address 116 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94105-3607
Unity Software Inc provides a software platform for creating and operating interactive, real-time 3D content. The platform can be used to create, run, and monetize interactive, real-time 2D and 3D content for mobile phones, tablets, PCs, consoles, and augmented and virtual reality devices. The business is spread across the United States, Greater China, EMEA, APAC, and other Americas, and key revenue is derived from the EMEA region. Its products are used in the gaming industry, retail, automotive, architecture, engineering, and construction.
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