The current enthusiasm for technological novelties, and the attendant belief that ruinous investment will somehow be transmuted into fortune, is a familiar spectacle. One observes it, with a detached amusement, and wonders if the participants have studied the fate of previous bubbles. However, to entirely dismiss the potential for profit would be churlish, and so we turn our attention to two contenders in this digital scramble: Nebius and UiPath. Both promise riches; only one, if either, is likely to deliver.
The Perils of Exponential Growth
Nebius, a company dedicated to the construction of AI infrastructure—powered, naturally, by Nvidia’s hardware—is scaling with a velocity that would impress even the most ardent devotee of progress. The recent financial reports—a 547% surge in quarterly revenue, 479% year-on-year—are, admittedly, impressive. But one is reminded of a particularly flamboyant tulip bulb; a spectacular bloom, certainly, but lacking the substance to endure. The company remains, as yet, unburdened by the inconvenience of profit, and its capital expenditure is, to put it mildly, substantial.
The stock itself has enjoyed a considerable ascent—over 114% in the last twelve months—suggesting that investors are prepared to overlook present deficiencies in favour of future promise. A dangerous game, to be sure. Nebius, at its current valuation, leaves little margin for error. Any misstep, any unforeseen difficulty, and the entire edifice could crumble with alarming speed.
A More Measured Approach
UiPath, by contrast, presents a rather less dramatic, and therefore, perhaps, a more reassuring prospect. This is not to say that the company has been without its tribulations. A necessary reinvention, a pivot towards agentic AI, was required. But it was achieved, and integrated into the existing platform with a degree of competence that is, these days, rare. UiPath is now, remarkably, profitable, and trades at a discount that, in the current climate, seems almost indecent.
While the growth trajectory is not quite as precipitous as Nebius’s—a mere 16% year-on-year revenue increase—the company’s progress is steady, and its financial position sound. UiPath anticipates continued growth and increasing cash flow, a prospect that, while lacking the flamboyant appeal of exponential expansion, is not entirely without merit.
The Prudent Choice
If forced to make a selection—and the market, with its relentless demand for decisions, invariably forces such choices—one would, with a degree of caution, favour UiPath. Nebius is undoubtedly an exciting company, but its valuation is, frankly, preposterous. There is a considerable degree of execution risk involved, a danger that the company will fail to live up to the extravagant expectations of its investors. For those seeking steady growth and sound fundamentals, UiPath, while lacking a certain panache, is the more sensible option. It is, after all, a great deal easier to build on a solid foundation than to attempt to salvage a structure built on air.
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2026-02-20 17:22