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    Is Nebius Group (NBIS) Undervalued On Its $775 Million Debt Deal And AI Expansion Plan?

    Simply Wall St·07/20/2026 15:22:45
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    Nebius Group (NasdaqGS:NBIS) is back in focus after securing a $775 million senior secured debt facility backed by GPU infrastructure and long-term contracts, along with launching an asset-light partnership model for AI data center expansion.

    See our latest analysis for Nebius Group.

    Nebius Group’s share price has pulled back sharply in the past month, with a 30 day share price return of down 38.01% and a 7 day share price return of down 15.58%. However, the year to date share price return is 97.57% and the 1 year total shareholder return is 239.34%, so recent momentum has faded after a very strong run.

    If Nebius’s AI build out story has caught your attention, this could be a good moment to broaden your search with 54 AI infrastructure stocks

    Nebius Group is now trading well below its recent peak, supported by long-term AI contracts and new debt funding. The key question for investors is whether to take advantage of this reset now or wait in hopes of an even lower entry price.

    Most Popular Narrative: 28% Undervalued

    The most followed Nebius Group valuation story pegs fair value at $245.43 versus a last close of $177.71, framing the current pullback as a sizable discount and putting the focus squarely on whether those long term assumptions hold up.

    The current valuation assumes Nebius Group can sustain hyper growth in AI compute infrastructure, but market-wide demand for AI and machine learning clouds is attracting intense competition and accelerating adoption of open-source technologies, which could drive pricing pressure and erode margins over the next several years, directly impacting long-term profitability and gross margins.

    Read the complete narrative.

    Want to see what kind of revenue ramp, margin reset, and future earnings multiple are baked into that fair value line, and how far the story stretches those inputs?

    Result: Fair Value of $245.43 (UNDERVALUED)

    Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

    However, Nebius Group’s story could change quickly if larger cloud providers squeeze pricing in AI compute, or if tighter data rules slow its data center expansion plans.

    Find out about the key risks to this Nebius Group narrative.

    Another View: Nebius Group Through the P/E Lens

    While the leading Nebius Group narrative leans on long term earnings forecasts and fair value estimates, the current P/E ratio of 61.9x tells a different story. It is well above the US Software industry at 28.6x and the peer average of 37.8x, yet below a fair ratio of 70.5x, so investors are weighing both valuation risk and possible upside if the market leans toward that fair ratio.

    For a closer look at how this pricing gap lines up with earnings expectations and sector peers, check out the See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

    NasdaqGS:NBIS P/E Ratio as at Jul 2026
    NasdaqGS:NBIS P/E Ratio as at Jul 2026

    Next Steps

    With the mixed signals around Nebius Group, it makes sense to act promptly, review the full breakdown of risks and rewards, and decide where you stand based on the 2 key rewards and 3 important warning signs

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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.