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Unicorn AIM VCT (UAV) Competitors

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GBX 65 0.00 (0.00%)
As of 09/24/2026

UAV vs. TRG, BGFD, SYNC, EWG, and BUT

Should you buy Unicorn AIM VCT stock or one of its competitors? Unicorn AIM VCT's main competitors and comparable companies include The European Smaller Companies Trust (TRG), The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (BGFD), Syncona (SYNC), European Wealth Group (EWG), and Brunner (BUT). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "asset management & custody banks" industry.

How does Unicorn AIM VCT compare to The European Smaller Companies Trust?

Unicorn AIM VCT (LON:UAV) and The European Smaller Companies Trust (LON:TRG) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

In the previous week, Unicorn AIM VCT's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled The European Smaller Companies Trust'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Unicorn AIM VCT Neutral
The European Smaller Companies Trust Neutral

The European Smaller Companies Trust has higher revenue and earnings than Unicorn AIM VCT. The European Smaller Companies Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Unicorn AIM VCT, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Unicorn AIM VCT£32.41M5.22-£10.59M£15.254.26
The European Smaller Companies Trust£340.08M0.00N/A£82.00N/A

The European Smaller Companies Trust's return on equity of 0.00% beat Unicorn AIM VCT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Unicorn AIM VCTN/A -4.89% -3.03%
The European Smaller Companies Trust N/A N/A N/A

Unicorn AIM VCT pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 10.0%. The European Smaller Companies Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.03 per share. Unicorn AIM VCT pays out 42.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The European Smaller Companies Trust pays out 0.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Summary

The European Smaller Companies Trust beats Unicorn AIM VCT on 5 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Unicorn AIM VCT compare to The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust?

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (LON:BGFD) and Unicorn AIM VCT (LON:UAV) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, risk, institutional ownership and valuation.

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a net margin of 158.45% compared to Unicorn AIM VCT's net margin of 0.00%. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's return on equity of 19.34% beat Unicorn AIM VCT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust158.45% 19.34% 0.31%
Unicorn AIM VCT N/A -4.89%-3.03%

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a beta of 0.994, suggesting that its share price is 1% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Unicorn AIM VCT has a beta of 0.11, suggesting that its share price is 89% less volatile than the broader market.

8.8% of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Unicorn AIM VCT shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has higher revenue and earnings than Unicorn AIM VCT. Unicorn AIM VCT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust£154.29M4.55£65.49M£188.955.74
Unicorn AIM VCT£32.41M5.22-£10.59M£15.254.26

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 10 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Unicorn AIM VCT pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 10.0%. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust pays out 5.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Unicorn AIM VCT pays out 42.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

In the previous week, The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Unicorn AIM VCT'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Neutral
Unicorn AIM VCT Neutral

Summary

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust beats Unicorn AIM VCT on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Unicorn AIM VCT compare to Syncona?

Syncona (LON:SYNC) and Unicorn AIM VCT (LON:UAV) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, risk, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Syncona has a beta of 0.357, meaning that its share price is 64% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Unicorn AIM VCT has a beta of 0.11, meaning that its share price is 89% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Syncona had 6 more articles in the media than Unicorn AIM VCT. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Syncona and 0 mentions for Unicorn AIM VCT. Syncona's average media sentiment score of 0.45 beat Unicorn AIM VCT's score of 0.00 indicating that Syncona is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Syncona Neutral
Unicorn AIM VCT Neutral

Unicorn AIM VCT has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Syncona's net margin of -15.36%. Syncona's return on equity of -0.86% beat Unicorn AIM VCT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Syncona-15.36% -0.86% 0.40%
Unicorn AIM VCT N/A -4.89%-3.03%

21.6% of Syncona shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Syncona shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Unicorn AIM VCT shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Syncona currently has a consensus price target of GBX 189, indicating a potential upside of 54.92%. Given Syncona's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Syncona is more favorable than Unicorn AIM VCT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Syncona
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Unicorn AIM VCT
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Unicorn AIM VCT has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Syncona. Syncona is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Unicorn AIM VCT, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Syncona£55.89M13.28-£16.90M-£1.45N/A
Unicorn AIM VCT£32.41M5.22-£10.59M£15.254.26

Summary

Syncona beats Unicorn AIM VCT on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Unicorn AIM VCT compare to European Wealth Group?

Unicorn AIM VCT (LON:UAV) and European Wealth Group (LON:EWG) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk and valuation.

In the previous week, European Wealth Group's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Unicorn AIM VCT's score of 0.00 indicating that European Wealth Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Unicorn AIM VCT Neutral
European Wealth Group Positive

European Wealth Group's return on equity of 0.00% beat Unicorn AIM VCT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Unicorn AIM VCTN/A -4.89% -3.03%
European Wealth Group N/A N/A N/A

European Wealth Group has higher revenue and earnings than Unicorn AIM VCT. Unicorn AIM VCT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than European Wealth Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Unicorn AIM VCT£32.41M5.22-£10.59M£15.254.26
European Wealth Group£2.31B0.28N/A£0.29323.45

6.8% of European Wealth Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Unicorn AIM VCT shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 47.4% of European Wealth Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

European Wealth Group has a consensus target price of GBX 137, indicating a potential upside of 46.06%. Given European Wealth Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe European Wealth Group is more favorable than Unicorn AIM VCT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Unicorn AIM VCT
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
European Wealth Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

European Wealth Group beats Unicorn AIM VCT on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Unicorn AIM VCT compare to Brunner?

Brunner (LON:BUT) and Unicorn AIM VCT (LON:UAV) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Brunner pays an annual dividend of GBX 25 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Unicorn AIM VCT pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 10.0%. Brunner pays out 10.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Unicorn AIM VCT pays out 42.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Brunner has a net margin of 96.94% compared to Unicorn AIM VCT's net margin of 0.00%. Brunner's return on equity of 15.14% beat Unicorn AIM VCT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Brunner96.94% 15.14% 11.63%
Unicorn AIM VCT N/A -4.89%-3.03%

5.1% of Brunner shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Brunner shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Unicorn AIM VCT shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Brunner has higher revenue and earnings than Unicorn AIM VCT. Unicorn AIM VCT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Brunner, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Brunner£105.27M6.34£105.32M£238.786.52
Unicorn AIM VCT£32.41M5.22-£10.59M£15.254.26

Brunner has a beta of 0.822, suggesting that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Unicorn AIM VCT has a beta of 0.11, suggesting that its share price is 89% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Brunner had 3 more articles in the media than Unicorn AIM VCT. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Brunner and 0 mentions for Unicorn AIM VCT. Brunner's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Unicorn AIM VCT's score of 0.00 indicating that Brunner is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Brunner Positive
Unicorn AIM VCT Neutral

Summary

Brunner beats Unicorn AIM VCT on 14 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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UAV vs. The Competition

MetricUnicorn AIM VCTCapital Markets IndustryFinance SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£171.11M£5.27B£13.69B£2.89B
Dividend Yield8.46%7.52%5.99%6.21%
P/E Ratio4.2627.4222.78366.48
Price / Sales5.221,253.78512.9089,848.70
Price / Cash7.1547.8849.5527.89
Price / Book0.533.502.716.35
Net Income-£10.59M£417.50M£1.32B£5.89B
7 Day Performance4.84%-0.14%-0.52%0.28%
1 Month PerformanceN/A-2.32%-1.84%5.69%
1 Year PerformanceN/A4.52%8.98%18.81%

Unicorn AIM VCT Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
UAV
Unicorn AIM VCT
N/AGBX 65
flat
N/AN/A£171.11M£32.41M4.26N/A
TRG
The European Smaller Companies Trust
N/AN/AN/AN/A£701.52M£340.08M2.13N/A
BGFD
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust
N/AGBX 1,079.96
0.0%
N/A+17.3%£698.68M£154.29M5.72N/A
SYNC
Syncona
2.8122 of 5 stars
GBX 113.60
+1.4%
GBX 189
+66.4%
+23.9%£690.92M£55.89MN/A1,208
EWG
European Wealth Group
2.428 of 5 stars
GBX 98
+0.2%
GBX 128
+30.6%
-2.3%£681.88M£2.31B337.93N/A

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This page (LON:UAV) was last updated on 9/26/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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