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Unisys Corporation(UIS)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for UIS
10/02/2026: UIS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Unisys Corporation is an IT services company transitioning from its historical roots in hardware and legacy mainframes toward a services-led model focused on cloud, security, and digital workplace solutions. The company's main strength lies in its mission-critical enterprise computing and government relationships, which offer sticky, high-margin revenue. The primary investment story centers on its ongoing restructuring to improve margins and reduce legacy liabilities. Key risks include intense competition from global systems integrators and the potential for technological obsolescence. Given its volatility and lack of dividends, Unisys is generally more suitable for opportunistic investors monitoring its operational turnaround rather than conservative or income-focused portfolios.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Unisys is a turnaround story rather than a high-growth compounder. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | Strong fit only if technicals confirm a sustained breakout above historical resistance. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Value potential exists, but pension liabilities complicate the true valuation picture. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High volatility and complex balance sheet risks are generally unsuitable for risk-averse investors. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock is susceptible to large swings based on contract wins or restructuring updates. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Market perception of legacy business health vs. service growth creates valuation uncertainty. |
| Competition risk (Cloud & IT Services) | High | Large competitors like ACN often have more scale to win major enterprise deals. |
| Business quality | Medium | The business is in a long-term transition phase rather than a stable compounding phase. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Investors should not rely on UIS for passive income. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Successfully pivoting the business model requires sustained operational excellence. |
Price Behavior

Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -12.19% | Avg. Invested days 25 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating ![]() | Upturn Advisory Performance | Stock Returns Performance |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 168.44M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.81 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.81 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 573.1K shares | Beta 1.89 | 52 Weeks Range 1.97 - 4.98 | Updated Date 10/01/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 1.97 - 4.98 | Updated Date 10/01/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -5.9 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Workplace | Managed services and IT support for end-users. | Steady services revenue but highly competitive. |
| Cloud & Infrastructure | Modernization and cloud migration projects. | The main growth engine for the firm. |
| Enterprise Computing | ClearPath Forward mainframe systems. | High-margin but legacy-dependent cash cow. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
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Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 2.03 | Enterprise Value 607.31M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.09 |
Enterprise Value 607.31M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.09 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.31 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.29 | Shares Outstanding 72.92M | Shares Floating 61.08M |
Shares Outstanding 72.92M | Shares Floating 61.08M | ||
Percent Insiders 11.14 | Percent Institutions 81.68 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Unisys Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Blue Bell, PA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1972-06-01 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Michael M. Thomson CPA | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Information Technology Services | Full time employees 15000 | Website https://www.unisys.com |
Full time employees 15000 | Website https://www.unisys.com | ||
Unisys Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an information technology solutions company in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It operates in three segments: Digital Workplace Solutions (DWS); Cloud, Applications & Infrastructure Solutions (CA&I); and Enterprise Computing Solutions (ECS). The DWS segment provides service, intelligent workplace services, proactive experience management, field services, unified endpoint management (UEM), device subscription services (DSS), experience-as-a-service (XaaS), and collaboration tools. Its CA&I segment offers application development and managed services, hybrid multi-cloud transformation and managed services, security managed services, and digital transformation in the areas of cloud migration and management, applications and infrastructure transformation, and modernization solutions. The ECS segment provides license and support solutions, such as ClearPath Forward, a proprietary core software operating system, product, and platform for transaction processing, managed services, computing, and industry solutions. It also offers advice and essential capabilities to architect, develop, modernize, implement, and integrate the technologies and execute the workflows. The company serves financial services, travel and transportation, healthcare and life sciences, public sector entities, and not-for-profit organizations. Unisys Corporation was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.

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