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GBX 206 -1.00 (-0.48%)
As of 09/11/2026 10:01 AM Eastern

UTL vs. SLS, TRG, BGFD, SYNC, and EWG

Should you buy UIL stock or one of its competitors? UIL's main competitors and comparable companies include Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust (SLS), The European Smaller Companies Trust (TRG), The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (BGFD), Syncona (SYNC), and European Wealth Group (EWG). 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 UIL compare to Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust?

UIL (LON:UTL) and Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust (LON:SLS) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership and dividends.

1.1% of UIL shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of UIL shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, UIL's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
UIL Neutral
Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust Neutral

Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust has higher revenue and earnings than UIL. Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than UIL, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
UIL£56.70M3.28-£26.39M£48.124.28
Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust£222.48M0.00N/A£217.40N/A

UIL has a net margin of 88.21% compared to Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust's net margin of 0.00%. UIL's return on equity of 29.87% beat Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
UIL88.21% 29.87% -3.94%
Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust N/A N/A N/A

UIL pays an annual dividend of GBX 8 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.08 per share. UIL pays out 16.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Standard Life UK 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

UIL beats Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does UIL compare to The European Smaller Companies Trust?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
UIL£56.70M3.28-£26.39M£48.124.28
The European Smaller Companies Trust£340.08M0.00N/A£82.00N/A

UIL has a net margin of 88.21% compared to The European Smaller Companies Trust's net margin of 0.00%. UIL's return on equity of 29.87% beat The European Smaller Companies Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
UIL88.21% 29.87% -3.94%
The European Smaller Companies Trust N/A N/A N/A

UIL pays an annual dividend of GBX 8 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. The European Smaller Companies Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.03 per share. UIL pays out 16.6% 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.

1.1% of UIL shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of UIL shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

Company Overall Sentiment
UIL Neutral
The European Smaller Companies Trust Neutral

Summary

UIL beats The European Smaller Companies Trust on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does UIL compare to The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust?

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

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a net margin of 158.45% compared to UIL's net margin of 88.21%. UIL's return on equity of 29.87% beat The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
UIL88.21% 29.87% -3.94%
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust 158.45%19.34%0.31%

UIL pays an annual dividend of GBX 8 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 10 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. UIL pays out 16.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust pays out 5.3% 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 had 1 more articles in the media than UIL. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust and 0 mentions for UIL. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat UIL's score of 0.00 indicating that The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
UIL Neutral
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Positive

UIL has a beta of 0.609, indicating that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a beta of 0.994, indicating that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the broader market.

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has higher revenue and earnings than UIL. UIL 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
UIL£56.70M3.28-£26.39M£48.124.28
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust£154.29M4.52£65.49M£188.955.70

1.1% of UIL shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.8% of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of UIL shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust beats UIL on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does UIL compare to Syncona?

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

In the previous week, Syncona's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled UIL'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Syncona Neutral
UIL Neutral

Syncona currently has a consensus target price of GBX 189, indicating a potential upside of 67.85%. Given Syncona's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Syncona is more favorable than UIL.

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
UIL
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Syncona£55.89M12.25-£16.90M-£1.45N/A
UIL£56.70M3.28-£26.39M£48.124.28

21.6% of Syncona shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.1% of UIL shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Syncona shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of UIL shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Syncona has a beta of 0.357, suggesting that its share price is 64% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, UIL has a beta of 0.609, suggesting that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

UIL has a net margin of 88.21% compared to Syncona's net margin of -15.36%. UIL's return on equity of 29.87% beat Syncona's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Syncona-15.36% -0.86% 0.40%
UIL 88.21%29.87%-3.94%

Summary

Syncona and UIL tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does UIL compare to European Wealth Group?

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

European Wealth Group has higher revenue and earnings than UIL. UIL 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
UIL£56.70M3.28-£26.39M£48.124.28
European Wealth Group£2.31B0.29N/A£0.29327.07

UIL has a net margin of 88.21% compared to European Wealth Group's net margin of 0.00%. UIL's return on equity of 29.87% beat European Wealth Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
UIL88.21% 29.87% -3.94%
European Wealth Group N/A N/A N/A

European Wealth Group has a consensus price target of GBX 128, suggesting a potential upside of 34.95%. Given European Wealth Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe European Wealth Group is more favorable than UIL.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
UIL
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)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

1.1% of UIL shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.8% of European Wealth Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of UIL shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 47.4% of European Wealth Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, European Wealth Group had 5 more articles in the media than UIL. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for European Wealth Group and 0 mentions for UIL. European Wealth Group's average media sentiment score of 1.47 beat UIL's score of 0.00 indicating that European Wealth Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
UIL Neutral
European Wealth Group Positive

Summary

European Wealth Group beats UIL on 10 of the 14 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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UTL vs. The Competition

MetricUILCapital Markets IndustryFinance SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£187.13M£5.52B£13.80B£2.51B
Dividend Yield3.86%7.48%5.94%6.25%
P/E Ratio4.2830.5425.67366.83
Price / Sales3.281,182.27501.8089,753.13
Price / Cash145.0047.9240.4527.89
Price / Book1.263.532.756.33
Net Income-£26.39M£418.04M£1.32B£5.89B
7 Day Performance1.40%-1.39%-1.17%-0.69%
1 Month Performance6.19%-1.78%-0.23%0.00%
1 Year Performance57.20%2.79%8.39%19.96%

UIL Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
UTL
UIL
N/AGBX 206
-0.5%
N/A+57.2%£187.13M£56.70M4.28520
SLS
Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust
N/AN/AN/AN/A£715.41M£222.48M3.3710
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 1,077.69
+0.2%
N/A+16.0%£697.21M£154.29M5.70N/A
SYNC
Syncona
2.7236 of 5 stars
GBX 112.60
+1.3%
GBX 189
+67.9%
+19.8%£684.84M£55.89MN/A1,208

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This page (LON:UTL) was last updated on 9/13/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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