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Yü Group (YU) Competitors

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GBX 1,700 +25.00 (+1.49%)
As of 05/21/2026

YU vs. TEP, FLOW, SSE, JEL, and IES

Should you buy Yü Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Yü Group 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 Yü Group include Telecom Plus (TEP), Flowgroup (FLOW), SSE (SSE), Jersey Electricity (JEL), and Invinity Energy Systems (IES). These companies are all part of the "utilities" sector.

How does Yü Group compare to Telecom Plus?

Telecom Plus (LON:TEP) and Yü Group (LON:YU) are both small-cap utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and risk.

Telecom Plus presently has a consensus price target of GBX 2,400, indicating a potential upside of 124.91%. Given Telecom Plus' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Telecom Plus is more favorable than Yü Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Telecom Plus
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Yü Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Yü Group has a net margin of 5.11% compared to Telecom Plus' net margin of 3.51%. Yü Group's return on equity of 31.43% beat Telecom Plus' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Telecom Plus3.51% 27.40% 9.20%
Yü Group 5.11%31.43%20.84%

45.3% of Telecom Plus shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.4% of Yü Group shares are held by institutional investors. 13.8% of Telecom Plus shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 72.4% of Yü Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Telecom Plus£1.88B0.45£70.86M£82.3012.97
Yü Group£538.89M0.53£35.66M£214.567.92

In the previous week, Telecom Plus had 1 more articles in the media than Yü Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Telecom Plus and 1 mentions for Yü Group. Yü Group's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Telecom Plus' score of 0.34 indicating that Yü Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Telecom Plus
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Yü Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Telecom Plus has a beta of 0.423, suggesting that its share price is 58% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Yü Group has a beta of 0.8, suggesting that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

Telecom Plus pays an annual dividend of GBX 94 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.8%. Yü Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 56 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Telecom Plus pays out 114.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Yü Group pays out 26.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

Telecom Plus and Yü Group tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Yü Group compare to Flowgroup?

Yü Group (LON:YU) and Flowgroup (LON:FLOW) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, profitability and valuation.

Yü Group has a net margin of 5.11% compared to Flowgroup's net margin of 0.00%. Yü Group's return on equity of 31.43% beat Flowgroup's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Yü Group5.11% 31.43% 20.84%
Flowgroup N/A N/A N/A

9.4% of Yü Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 72.4% of Yü Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Yü Group has higher revenue and earnings than Flowgroup.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Yü Group£538.89M0.53£35.66M£214.567.92
FlowgroupN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

In the previous week, Yü Group had 1 more articles in the media than Flowgroup. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Yü Group and 0 mentions for Flowgroup. Yü Group's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Flowgroup's score of 0.00 indicating that Yü Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Yü Group Positive
Flowgroup Neutral

Summary

Yü Group beats Flowgroup on 8 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Yü Group compare to SSE?

SSE (LON:SSE) and Yü Group (LON:YU) are both utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and dividends.

SSE pays an annual dividend of GBX 64.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Yü Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 56 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. SSE pays out 73.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Yü Group pays out 26.1% 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. Yü Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

67.8% of SSE shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.4% of Yü Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of SSE shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 72.4% of Yü Group 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SSE£10.31B2.82£1.71B£86.9027.72
Yü Group£538.89M0.53£35.66M£214.567.92

SSE presently has a consensus target price of GBX 2,606.57, indicating a potential upside of 8.22%. Given SSE's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe SSE is more favorable than Yü Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SSE
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
Yü Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

SSE has a net margin of 8.59% compared to Yü Group's net margin of 5.11%. Yü Group's return on equity of 31.43% beat SSE's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SSE8.59% 7.09% 6.57%
Yü Group 5.11%31.43%20.84%

In the previous week, SSE had 1 more articles in the media than Yü Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for SSE and 1 mentions for Yü Group. SSE's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Yü Group's score of 0.67 indicating that SSE is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SSE
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Yü Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

SSE has a beta of 0.624, indicating that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Yü Group has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

SSE beats Yü Group on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Yü Group compare to Jersey Electricity?

Jersey Electricity (LON:JEL) and Yü Group (LON:YU) are both small-cap utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment and valuation.

Jersey Electricity has a net margin of 7.52% compared to Yü Group's net margin of 5.11%. Yü Group's return on equity of 31.43% beat Jersey Electricity's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Jersey Electricity7.52% 4.35% 2.62%
Yü Group 5.11%31.43%20.84%

In the previous week, Jersey Electricity and Jersey Electricity both had 1 articles in the media. Yü Group's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Jersey Electricity's score of -0.40 indicating that Yü Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Jersey Electricity
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Yü Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Jersey Electricity pays an annual dividend of GBX 20.82 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. Yü Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 56 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Jersey Electricity pays out 58.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Yü Group pays out 26.1% 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.

Jersey Electricity has a beta of 0.298, meaning that its stock price is 70% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Yü Group has a beta of 0.8, meaning that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

0.0% of Jersey Electricity shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.4% of Yü Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Jersey Electricity shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 72.4% of Yü Group 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Jersey Electricity£146.20M0.96£11.44M£35.9012.81
Yü Group£538.89M0.53£35.66M£214.567.92

Summary

Yü Group beats Jersey Electricity on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Yü Group compare to Invinity Energy Systems?

Invinity Energy Systems (LON:IES) and Yü Group (LON:YU) are both small-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.

Yü Group has higher revenue and earnings than Invinity Energy Systems. Invinity Energy Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Yü Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Invinity Energy Systems£3.63M50.08-£37.71M-£4.40N/A
Yü Group£538.89M0.53£35.66M£214.567.92

Invinity Energy Systems has a beta of 0.926, meaning that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Yü Group has a beta of 0.8, meaning that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

Invinity Energy Systems presently has a consensus target price of GBX 35, indicating a potential upside of 9.38%. Given Invinity Energy Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Invinity Energy Systems is more favorable than Yü Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Invinity Energy Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Yü Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Yü Group has a net margin of 5.11% compared to Invinity Energy Systems' net margin of -595.51%. Yü Group's return on equity of 31.43% beat Invinity Energy Systems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Invinity Energy Systems-595.51% -35.65% -18.76%
Yü Group 5.11%31.43%20.84%

In the previous week, Invinity Energy Systems had 37 more articles in the media than Yü Group. MarketBeat recorded 38 mentions for Invinity Energy Systems and 1 mentions for Yü Group. Invinity Energy Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.65 beat Yü Group's score of 0.67 indicating that Invinity Energy Systems is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Invinity Energy Systems
34 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Yü Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

19.9% of Invinity Energy Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.4% of Yü Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of Invinity Energy Systems shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 72.4% of Yü Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Invinity Energy Systems and Yü Group tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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YU vs. The Competition

MetricYü GroupUtilities IndustryUtilities SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£283.99M£19.88B£19.23B£2.79B
Dividend Yield3.54%4.11%3.85%6.16%
P/E Ratio7.9247.3420.40365.87
Price / Sales0.5341.9358.5287,741.87
Price / CashN/A23.8119.4727.89
Price / Book5.833.192.427.68
Net Income£35.66M-£1.31B£778.83M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-0.87%1.88%1.69%1.48%
1 Month Performance-1.16%-0.63%-0.29%2.30%
1 Year Performance5.59%44.53%20.78%83.78%

Yü Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
YU
Yü Group
N/AGBX 1,700
+1.5%
N/A+3.4%£283.99M£538.89M7.92382
TEP
Telecom Plus
3.5578 of 5 stars
GBX 1,038
-2.1%
GBX 2,400
+131.2%
-47.9%£828.69M£1.88B12.612,347
FLOW
Flowgroup
N/AN/AN/AN/A£0.00N/AN/A4,800
SSE
SSE
2.2044 of 5 stars
GBX 2,444
-1.5%
GBX 2,606.57
+6.7%
+36.9%£29.46B£10.31B28.1212,180
JEL
Jersey Electricity
N/AGBX 447
-2.0%
N/A+3.3%£136.96M£146.20M12.45374

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This page (LON:YU) was last updated on 5/22/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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