Does the media refer more to BGFD or UTL?

In the previous week, UIL had 1 more articles in the media than The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for UIL and 1 mentions for The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.41 beat UIL's score of 0.81 indicating that The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive UIL 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to UTL or BRSC?

In the previous week, BlackRock Smaller Companies had 8 more articles in the media than UIL. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for BlackRock Smaller Companies and 2 mentions for UIL. BlackRock Smaller Companies' average media sentiment score of 1.85 beat UIL's score of 0.81 indicating that BlackRock Smaller Companies is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment UIL 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive BlackRock Smaller Companies 10 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Which has better earnings and valuation, BUT or UTL?

Brunner has higher revenue and earnings than UIL. UIL is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Brunner, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Brunner £105.27M 6.37 £105.32M £238.78 6.53 UIL £56.70M 3.25 -£26.39M £48.12 4.24

Is BUT or UTL more profitable?

Brunner has a net margin of 96.94% compared to UIL's net margin of 88.21%. UIL's return on equity of 29.87% beat Brunner's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Brunner 96.94% 15.14% 11.63% UIL 88.21% 29.87% -3.94%

Does the media refer more to BUT or UTL?

In the previous week, UIL had 1 more articles in the media than Brunner. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for UIL and 1 mentions for Brunner. UIL's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Brunner's score of -0.92 indicating that UIL is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Brunner 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Negative UIL 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

UIL (UTL) Competitors

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UTL vs. SLS, TRG, BGFD, BRSC, and BUT

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), BlackRock Smaller Companies (BRSC), 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 UIL compare to Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust?

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

In the previous week, UIL had 2 more articles in the media than Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for UIL and 0 mentions for Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust. UIL's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust's score of 0.00 indicating that UIL is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.08 per share. 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 out 0.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. UIL pays out 16.6% 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.

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
Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust	N/A	N/A	N/A
UIL	88.21%	29.87%	-3.94%

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 will outperform the market over the long term.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust	£222.48M	0.00	N/A	£217.40	N/A
UIL	£56.70M	3.25	-£26.39M	£48.12	4.24

Summary

UIL beats Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust on 8 of the 12 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 business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk and valuation.

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 endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, UIL had 2 more articles in the media than The European Smaller Companies Trust. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for UIL and 0 mentions for The European Smaller Companies Trust. UIL's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat The European Smaller Companies Trust's score of 0.00 indicating that UIL is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
UIL	Positive
The European Smaller Companies Trust	Neutral

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.

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
UIL	88.21%	29.87%	-3.94%
The European Smaller Companies Trust	N/A	N/A	N/A

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
UIL	£56.70M	3.25	-£26.39M	£48.12	4.24
The European Smaller Companies Trust	£340.08M	0.00	N/A	£82.00	N/A

Summary

UIL beats The European Smaller Companies Trust on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does UIL compare to The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust?

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

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 10 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. UIL pays an annual dividend of GBX 8 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust pays out 5.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. UIL pays out 16.6% 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, UIL had 1 more articles in the media than The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for UIL and 1 mentions for The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.41 beat UIL's score of 0.81 indicating that The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
UIL	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust	£154.29M	4.51	£65.49M	£188.95	5.61
UIL	£56.70M	3.25	-£26.39M	£48.12	4.24

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

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
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust	158.45%	19.34%	0.31%
UIL	88.21%	29.87%	-3.94%

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust has a beta of 0.999, indicating that its stock price is 0% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, UIL has a beta of 0.261, indicating that its stock price is 74% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust beats UIL on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does UIL compare to BlackRock Smaller Companies?

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

UIL has a beta of 0.261, suggesting that its stock price is 74% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BlackRock Smaller Companies has a beta of 1.348, suggesting that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, BlackRock Smaller Companies had 8 more articles in the media than UIL. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for BlackRock Smaller Companies and 2 mentions for UIL. BlackRock Smaller Companies' average media sentiment score of 1.85 beat UIL's score of 0.81 indicating that BlackRock Smaller Companies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
UIL	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
BlackRock Smaller Companies	10 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive

1.1% of UIL shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.6% of BlackRock Smaller Companies shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of UIL shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of BlackRock Smaller Companies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

UIL pays an annual dividend of GBX 8 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. BlackRock Smaller Companies pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. UIL pays out 16.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. BlackRock Smaller Companies pays out 30.7% 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. UIL is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

BlackRock Smaller Companies has a net margin of 89.65% compared to UIL's net margin of 88.21%. UIL's return on equity of 29.87% beat BlackRock Smaller Companies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
UIL	88.21%	29.87%	-3.94%
BlackRock Smaller Companies	89.65%	10.11%	-2.39%

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
UIL	£56.70M	3.25	-£26.39M	£48.12	4.24
BlackRock Smaller Companies	£61.45M	10.91	£120.17M	£29.00	9.46

Summary

BlackRock Smaller Companies beats UIL on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does UIL compare to Brunner?

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

In the previous week, UIL had 1 more articles in the media than Brunner. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for UIL and 1 mentions for Brunner. UIL's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Brunner's score of -0.92 indicating that UIL is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Brunner	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Negative
UIL	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Brunner	£105.27M	6.37	£105.32M	£238.78	6.53
UIL	£56.70M	3.25	-£26.39M	£48.12	4.24

Brunner has a beta of 0.831, meaning that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, UIL has a beta of 0.261, meaning that its stock price is 74% less volatile than the broader market.

Brunner pays an annual dividend of GBX 25 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. UIL pays an annual dividend of GBX 8 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Brunner pays out 10.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. UIL pays out 16.6% 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 UIL's net margin of 88.21%. UIL's return on equity of 29.87% beat Brunner's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Brunner	96.94%	15.14%	11.63%
UIL	88.21%	29.87%	-3.94%

5.1% of Brunner shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.1% of UIL shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Brunner shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of UIL 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.

Summary

Brunner beats UIL on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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UTL vs. The Competition

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Metric	UIL	Capital Markets Industry	Finance Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£184.42M	£5.66B	£13.63B	£2.54B
Dividend Yield	3.88%	7.38%	5.89%	6.17%
P/E Ratio	4.24	39.09	29.61	367.57
Price / Sales	3.25	1,262.20	520.75	83,481.74
Price / Cash	145.00	48.31	30.71	27.89
Price / Book	1.24	3.75	2.84	7.19
Net Income	-£26.39M	£417.46M	£1.31B	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	5.15%	-0.25%	-0.30%	0.30%
1 Month Performance	1.49%	2.06%	2.37%	3.31%
1 Year Performance	N/A	5.71%	9.68%	22.13%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
UTL UIL	N/A	GBX 204 +4.1%	N/A	+59.4%	£184.42M	£56.70M	4.24	520	Gap Up
SLS Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£715.41M	£222.48M	3.37	10
TRG The European Smaller Companies Trust	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£701.52M	£340.08M	2.13	N/A
BGFD The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust	N/A	GBX 1,068 -0.4%	N/A	+16.5%	£700.98M	£154.29M	5.65	N/A	Positive News
BRSC BlackRock Smaller Companies	N/A	GBX 280 -0.2%	N/A	-79.4%	£683.84M	£61.45M	9.65	N/A	Positive News High Trading Volume

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UIL (UTL) Competitors

UTL vs. SLS, TRG, BGFD, BRSC, and BUT

How does UIL compare to Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust?

Does the media prefer SLS or UTL?

Is SLS or UTL a better dividend stock?

Is SLS or UTL more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in SLS or UTL?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, SLS or UTL?

Summary

How does UIL compare to The European Smaller Companies Trust?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in UTL or TRG?

Does the media favor UTL or TRG?

Is UTL or TRG a better dividend stock?

Is UTL or TRG more profitable?

Which has better valuation and earnings, UTL or TRG?

Summary

How does UIL compare to The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust?

Is BGFD or UTL a better dividend stock?

Does the media refer more to BGFD or UTL?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, BGFD or UTL?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in BGFD or UTL?

Is BGFD or UTL more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, BGFD or UTL?

Summary

How does UIL compare to BlackRock Smaller Companies?

Which has more volatility & risk, UTL or BRSC?

Does the media refer more to UTL or BRSC?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in UTL or BRSC?

Is UTL or BRSC a better dividend stock?

Is UTL or BRSC more profitable?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, UTL or BRSC?

Summary

How does UIL compare to Brunner?

Does the media refer more to BUT or UTL?

Which has better earnings and valuation, BUT or UTL?

Which has more risk and volatility, BUT or UTL?

Is BUT or UTL a better dividend stock?

Is BUT or UTL more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in BUT or UTL?

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Media Sentiment Over Time

UTL vs. The Competition

UIL Competitors List

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