Unifi, Inc. (UFI) Fair Value 2026

UFI · Textile Manufacturing ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

6.9 /10

32 fundamental signals · 3 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (13/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-28, Unifi, Inc. (UFI) trades at $7.46, versus a $8.65 median fair value across its 3 active models — 15.9% above the current price. QOC: 6.9/10. Value Trap Risk: 13/100 (SAFE). 3/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
UFI
Price
$7.46
Quality Score
6.9/10
Value Trap Risk
13/100
Models Active
3/13
Last Updated
Strength: PWERM suggests +134.0% upside with 34% confidence
Risk: Limited model coverage (3/13) may reduce confidence

Is Unifi, Inc. (UFI) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 3-model valuation engine, Unifi, Inc. (UFI) appears undervalued as of : the median of 3 independent fair value estimates is $8.65, 15.9% above the current price of $7.46. Estimates range from $1.25 to $17.45. UFI scores 6.9/10 on fundamental quality and 13/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.4% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,809 rated companies as of 2026-08-28. UFI’s +15.9% gap is narrower than that market norm. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy Unifi, Inc. Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give UFI?

3 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($7.46)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Asset-Based · High Conviction
 $8.65 +15.9%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $1.25 -83.3%
Option-Based · Medium Conviction
 $17.45 +134.0%

All Models Active

All 3 models are displayed above.

What Is UFI's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 3 independent models · $1.25 to $17.45

CirclFi's 3 active models place Unifi, Inc. (UFI) between $1.25 and $17.45 per share, a spread of 187% of the median. The median of that range — $8.65 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for UFI, against a current price of $7.46.

Low · RCMH-DCFHigh · PWERM
$1.25median $8.65$17.45
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelRCMH-DCF$1.25
Most bullish modelPWERM$17.45
Model agreement2 bullish · 1 bearishwide

A band this wide is itself the finding. When independent methods land far apart, they are reading a business whose value depends heavily on which lens you apply — volatile earnings, heavy reinvestment, or an asset base that cash-flow and asset-based methods score differently. That disagreement is information: it says the choice of method matters more than usual for UFI. Treat the median as one reading among several and compare the individual models below before acting.

Every figure above is one model's standalone output on UFI, not a CirclFi price target. How each model works →

What Is Unifi, Inc. (UFI) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, our multi-model framework produces a cautiously optimistic read on Unifi, Inc. at $7.46. With an estimated intrinsic value of $8.65 and 2 of 3 models pointing higher, the median implied return is +15.9%. The most optimistic model, PWERM, places fair value at $17.45 (+134.0%), while RCMH-DCF — the most conservative — estimates $1.25 (-83.3%). This +217.2% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about Unifi, Inc.'s intrinsic worth.

What Do the Models Say About UFI?

3 of 13 models are currently active for UFI. Of these, 2 models suggest upside while 1 model suggests overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for UFI is $8.65 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does UFI Rank in Textile Manufacturing?

Among 5 Textile Manufacturing stocks, UFI ranks #2 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 6.9/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 6.9 indicates above-average quality.

The Textile Manufacturing sector introduces analytical considerations specific to industrial businesses. For Unifi, Inc., metrics like capacity utilization rate provide important context that general-purpose valuation models may underweight.

Is UFI a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns UFI a score of 13/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

3 of 13 models are active for Unifi, Inc.. Limited activation may indicate insufficient history. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, Unifi, Inc. earns a quality score of 6.9/10. This respectable rating reflects the company's standing across 32 fundamental signals spanning profitability, growth consistency, balance sheet strength, and capital allocation efficiency.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +217.2% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every UFI valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across UFI's 3 active models, average confidence is 50%. Moderate confidence indicates reasonable fit.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy Unifi, Inc. Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

Which Similar Textile Manufacturing Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

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Read investment analysis: AIN · SMJF · DXYN · CULP

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to UFI?

7 companies across all industries closest to UFI’s Quality of Company score of 6.9/10.

NOANorth American Construction Group Ltd.QOC 6.9FWRGFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.QOC 6.9MSBIMidland States Bancorp, Inc.QOC 6.9DAIOData I/O CorporationQOC 6.9WYWeyerhaeuser CompanyQOC 6.9TALOTalos Energy Inc.QOC 6.9NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: NOA · FWRG · MSBI · DAIO · WY · TALO · NVDA

What Else Do Investors Ask About Unifi, Inc.’s Valuation?

What is Unifi, Inc.'s intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts Unifi, Inc. (UFI)'s intrinsic value at $8.65 — the median of 3 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-28, ranging from $1.25 to $17.45. The Quality of Company score is 6.9/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is UFI overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $7.46, 2 of 3 active models suggest UFI may be undervalued, while 1 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 3 fair value estimates is $8.65, 15.9% above the current price of $7.46 — a consensus view that UFI is undervalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Unifi, Inc.'s business model in Textile Manufacturing.

What does a Quality of Company score of 6.9 mean for UFI?

Unifi, Inc.'s QOC of 6.9/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores between 5-7 reflect moderate fundamentals with areas for improvement.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on UFI?

CirclFi analyzes UFI with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 3 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Which valuation models are most bullish and most bearish on UFI?

Of the 3 models currently active on UFI, PWERM is the most bullish at $17.45 per share, and RCMH-DCF is the most bearish at $1.25. CirclFi's published fair value for UFI is the median of that range, $8.65, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 187% of the median — a wide spread, meaning the methods genuinely disagree and the median should carry less weight. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Is UFI a value trap in 2026?

Unifi, Inc.'s Value Trap score is 13/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap.

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 3-model valuation engine, Unifi, Inc. (UFI) has a median fair value of $8.65 — 15.9% above the current price of $7.46 — as of 2026-08-28.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/UFI/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this UFI valuation
  • Financial statements: Unifi, Inc. 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0000100726) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for UFI as of ; valuations recomputed .