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    Is MicroStrategy (MSTR) Cheap Now? Revisiting Valuation After a Sharp 90‑Day Share Price Pullback

    Simply Wall St·01/04/2026 20:29:15
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    Strategy (MSTR) has quietly turned into a complex bet on both Bitcoin exposure and AI-driven analytics, and the recent slide in its share price is making some investors revisit what they are actually buying.

    See our latest analysis for Strategy.

    At around $157.16 per share, Strategy’s recent pullback, including a sharp 90 day share price return of minus 56.31 percent, has cooled what was previously red hot sentiment. However, the three year total shareholder return of 879.50 percent shows the longer term story has still heavily rewarded patient investors.

    If this mix of crypto and AI exposure has your attention, it could be worth seeing what else is out there in high growth tech and AI stocks as you look for the next wave of potential winners.

    With the shares now trading far below analyst targets despite hefty long term gains and modest underlying growth, investors face a dilemma: is this a mispriced entry into Bitcoin plus AI, or is the market already discounting all future upside?

    Price-to-Earnings of 6.1x: Is it justified?

    On a last close of $157.16, Strategy trades on a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.1 times, which screens as markedly cheap against software peers.

    The price-to-earnings multiple compares what investors pay for each dollar of current earnings. This is a key lens for a business that is now solidly profitable.

    Here, the low multiple suggests the market is heavily discounting Strategy’s future profit stream.

    Relative to the US Software industry average P/E of 31.7 times and a statistically estimated fair P/E of 56.3 times, Strategy’s 6.1 times earnings multiple looks extremely compressed by comparison.

    Explore the SWS fair ratio for Strategy

    Result: Price-to-Earnings of 6.1x

    However, investors still face meaningful risks if Bitcoin sentiment sours or AI analytics adoption slows, which could leave Strategy’s low multiple closer to fair value.

    Find out about the key risks to this Strategy narrative.

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    If this perspective does not align with your own, or you prefer to dig through the numbers yourself, you can craft a tailored view in minutes: Do it your way.

    A great starting point for your Strategy research is our analysis highlighting 4 key rewards and 2 important warning signs that could impact your investment decision.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.