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UTL vs. AEP, AT, NFG, BHI, and CTP

Should you buy UIL stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares UIL with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with UIL include Anglo-Eastern Plantations (AEP), Ashtead Technology (AT), Next 15 Group (NFG), BMO UK High Income Trust (BHI), and Castleton Technology (CTP).

How does UIL compare to Anglo-Eastern Plantations?

Anglo-Eastern Plantations (LON:AEP) and UIL (LON:UTL) are related small-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk and earnings.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Anglo-Eastern Plantations£465.21M1.44£81.78M£23.147.56
UIL£56.70M3.25-£26.39M£48.124.24

In the previous week, UIL had 1 more articles in the media than Anglo-Eastern Plantations. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for UIL and 2 mentions for Anglo-Eastern Plantations. Anglo-Eastern Plantations' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat UIL's score of 0.31 indicating that Anglo-Eastern Plantations is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Anglo-Eastern Plantations
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
UIL
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Anglo-Eastern Plantations presently has a consensus price target of GBX 250, suggesting a potential upside of 42.86%. Given Anglo-Eastern Plantations' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Anglo-Eastern Plantations is more favorable than UIL.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Anglo-Eastern Plantations
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

UIL has a net margin of 88.21% compared to Anglo-Eastern Plantations' net margin of 19.53%. UIL's return on equity of 29.87% beat Anglo-Eastern Plantations' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Anglo-Eastern Plantations19.53% 15.73% 7.34%
UIL 88.21%29.87%-3.94%

Anglo-Eastern Plantations pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. UIL pays an annual dividend of GBX 8 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Anglo-Eastern Plantations pays out 38.3% 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.

Anglo-Eastern Plantations has a beta of 0.127, meaning that its stock price is 87% 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.

7.7% of Anglo-Eastern Plantations shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.1% of UIL shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.5% of Anglo-Eastern Plantations 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

Anglo-Eastern Plantations beats UIL on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does UIL compare to Ashtead Technology?

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

Ashtead Technology has a beta of 0.409, suggesting that its share price is 59% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, UIL has a beta of 0.261, suggesting that its share price is 74% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ashtead Technology£139.68M2.33£24.26M£30.9813.22
UIL£56.70M3.25-£26.39M£48.124.24

Ashtead Technology pays an annual dividend of GBX 1 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. UIL pays an annual dividend of GBX 8 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Ashtead Technology pays out 3.2% 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 Ashtead Technology's net margin of 15.85%. UIL's return on equity of 29.87% beat Ashtead Technology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ashtead Technology15.85% 21.84% 13.14%
UIL 88.21%29.87%-3.94%

75.9% of Ashtead Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.1% of UIL shares are held by institutional investors. 3.3% of Ashtead Technology shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of UIL shares are held by 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.

Ashtead Technology currently has a consensus price target of GBX 646.25, indicating a potential upside of 57.81%. Given Ashtead Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Ashtead Technology is more favorable than UIL.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ashtead Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 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

In the previous week, UIL had 3 more articles in the media than Ashtead Technology. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for UIL and 0 mentions for Ashtead Technology. UIL's average media sentiment score of 0.31 beat Ashtead Technology's score of 0.00 indicating that UIL is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Ashtead Technology Neutral
UIL Neutral

Summary

Ashtead Technology beats UIL on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does UIL compare to Next 15 Group?

UIL (LON:UTL) and Next 15 Group (LON:NFG) are related small-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

In the previous week, UIL had 1 more articles in the media than Next 15 Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for UIL and 2 mentions for Next 15 Group. UIL's average media sentiment score of 0.31 beat Next 15 Group's score of 0.00 indicating that UIL is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
UIL
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Next 15 Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

UIL has a net margin of 88.21% compared to Next 15 Group's net margin of -4.90%. UIL's return on equity of 29.87% beat Next 15 Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
UIL88.21% 29.87% -3.94%
Next 15 Group -4.90%-20.40%9.17%

Next 15 Group has a consensus target price of GBX 474.67, suggesting a potential upside of 61.73%. Given Next 15 Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Next 15 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
Next 15 Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

1.1% of UIL shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.9% of Next 15 Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of UIL shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.7% of Next 15 Group shares are held 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.

UIL pays an annual dividend of GBX 8 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Next 15 Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 15.35 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.2%. UIL pays out 16.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Next 15 Group pays out -51.2% 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. Next 15 Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Next 15 Group has higher revenue and earnings than UIL. Next 15 Group 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£56.70M3.25-£26.39M£48.124.24
Next 15 Group£617.28M0.48£61.44M-£30.00N/A

UIL has a beta of 0.261, indicating that its share price is 74% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Next 15 Group has a beta of 1.292, indicating that its share price is 29% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Next 15 Group beats UIL on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does UIL compare to BMO UK High Income Trust?

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

In the previous week, UIL had 3 more articles in the media than BMO UK High Income Trust. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for UIL and 0 mentions for BMO UK High Income Trust. UIL's average media sentiment score of 0.31 beat BMO UK High Income Trust's score of 0.00 indicating that UIL is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
BMO UK High Income Trust Neutral
UIL Neutral

BMO UK High Income Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.05 per share. UIL pays an annual dividend of GBX 8 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. BMO UK High Income Trust pays out 2.6% 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.

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

BMO UK High Income Trust has higher earnings, but lower revenue than UIL. BMO UK High Income 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
BMO UK High Income Trust£3.93M0.00N/A£2.10N/A
UIL£56.70M3.25-£26.39M£48.124.24

UIL has a net margin of 88.21% compared to BMO UK High Income Trust's net margin of 0.00%. UIL's return on equity of 29.87% beat BMO UK High Income Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BMO UK High Income TrustN/A N/A N/A
UIL 88.21%29.87%-3.94%

Summary

UIL beats BMO UK High Income Trust on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does UIL compare to Castleton Technology?

UIL (LON:UTL) and Castleton Technology (LON:CTP) are related small-cap companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation and profitability.

Castleton Technology has lower revenue, but higher earnings than UIL. Castleton Technology 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£56.70M3.25-£26.39M£48.124.24
Castleton Technology£25.08M0.00N/A£4.60N/A

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

UIL has a net margin of 88.21% compared to Castleton Technology's net margin of 0.00%. UIL's return on equity of 29.87% beat Castleton Technology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
UIL88.21% 29.87% -3.94%
Castleton Technology N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, UIL had 3 more articles in the media than Castleton Technology. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for UIL and 0 mentions for Castleton Technology. UIL's average media sentiment score of 0.31 beat Castleton Technology's score of 0.00 indicating that UIL is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
UIL Neutral
Castleton Technology Neutral

UIL pays an annual dividend of GBX 8 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Castleton Technology pays an annual dividend of GBX 2 per share. UIL pays out 16.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Castleton Technology pays out 43.5% 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.

Summary

UIL beats Castleton Technology on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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UTL vs. The Competition

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MetricUILCapital Markets IndustryFinance SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£184.50M£5.46B£13.88B£2.83B
Dividend Yield4.08%7.51%5.95%6.15%
P/E Ratio4.2436.7928.68368.44
Price / Sales3.251,124.19464.9583,500.07
Price / Cash145.0084.8844.5027.89
Price / Book1.243.693.687.10
Net Income-£26.39M£417.14M£1.31B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-1.92%7.71%3.63%6.34%
1 Month Performance-0.97%-1.12%0.15%0.22%
1 Year Performance58.63%5.79%13.06%64.16%

UIL Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
UTL
UIL
N/AGBX 204
+4.1%		N/A+46.2%£184.50M£56.70M4.24520
AEP
Anglo-Eastern Plantations
3.9974 of 5 stars		GBX 175.60
+0.9%		N/A-79.7%£673.59M£465.21M7.5912,671
AT
Ashtead Technology
3.3983 of 5 stars		GBX 440.50
-1.0%		GBX 646.25
+46.7%		+20.1%£349.35M£139.68M14.22559
NFG
Next 15 Group
1.7375 of 5 stars		GBX 283.11
+0.9%		GBX 474.67
+67.7%		+5.4%£289.79M£617.28MN/A2,130
BHI
BMO UK High Income Trust
N/AN/AN/AN/A£99.66M£3.93M40.952,980

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