Universal Logistics (ULH) Competitors

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ULH vs. FLNG, LPG, GSL, CCEC, and VTOL

Should you buy Universal Logistics stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Universal Logistics 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 Universal Logistics include Flex LNG (FLNG), Dorian LPG (LPG), Global Ship Lease (GSL), Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC), and Bristow Group (VTOL). These companies are all part of the "transportation" industry.

How does Universal Logistics compare to Flex LNG?

Flex LNG (NYSE:FLNG) and Universal Logistics (NASDAQ:ULH) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, risk, profitability, earnings and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Flex LNG had 1 more articles in the media than Universal Logistics. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Flex LNG and 0 mentions for Universal Logistics. Flex LNG's average media sentiment score of 0.09 beat Universal Logistics' score of 0.00 indicating that Flex LNG is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Flex LNG	Neutral
Universal Logistics	Neutral

Flex LNG presently has a consensus target price of $24.00, suggesting a potential downside of 18.04%. Universal Logistics has a consensus target price of $17.00, suggesting a potential upside of 15.57%. Given Universal Logistics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Universal Logistics is more favorable than Flex LNG.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Flex LNG	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.50
Universal Logistics	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.67

Flex LNG pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 10.2%. Universal Logistics pays an annual dividend of $0.42 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Flex LNG pays out 214.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Universal Logistics pays out -16.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Flex LNG has a net margin of 22.26% compared to Universal Logistics' net margin of -4.29%. Flex LNG's return on equity of 12.15% beat Universal Logistics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Flex LNG	22.26%	12.15%	3.37%
Universal Logistics	-4.29%	2.65%	0.84%

Flex LNG has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Universal Logistics. Universal Logistics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Flex LNG, 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
Flex LNG	$347.64M	4.56	$74.82M	$1.40	20.92
Universal Logistics	$1.56B	0.25	-$99.87M	-$2.51	N/A

25.5% of Universal Logistics shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Flex LNG shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 73.5% of Universal Logistics shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Flex LNG has a beta of 0.2, meaning that its share price is 80% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Universal Logistics has a beta of 0.68, meaning that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Flex LNG beats Universal Logistics on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Universal Logistics compare to Dorian LPG?

Dorian LPG (NYSE:LPG) and Universal Logistics (NASDAQ:ULH) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Dorian LPG has a net margin of 40.22% compared to Universal Logistics' net margin of -4.29%. Dorian LPG's return on equity of 18.01% beat Universal Logistics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Dorian LPG	40.22%	18.01%	10.86%
Universal Logistics	-4.29%	2.65%	0.84%

Dorian LPG has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Universal Logistics. Universal Logistics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Dorian LPG, 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
Dorian LPG	$481.51M	3.20	$193.67M	$4.55	7.93
Universal Logistics	$1.56B	0.25	-$99.87M	-$2.51	N/A

62.5% of Dorian LPG shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.5% of Universal Logistics shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.6% of Dorian LPG shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 73.5% of Universal Logistics shares are owned 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.

Dorian LPG has a beta of 0.66, suggesting that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Universal Logistics has a beta of 0.68, suggesting that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

Dorian LPG currently has a consensus target price of $55.00, indicating a potential upside of 52.52%. Universal Logistics has a consensus target price of $17.00, indicating a potential upside of 15.57%. Given Dorian LPG's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Dorian LPG is more favorable than Universal Logistics.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Dorian LPG	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Universal Logistics	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.67

In the previous week, Dorian LPG had 5 more articles in the media than Universal Logistics. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Dorian LPG and 0 mentions for Universal Logistics. Dorian LPG's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Universal Logistics' score of 0.00 indicating that Dorian LPG is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Dorian LPG	Positive
Universal Logistics	Neutral

Summary

Dorian LPG beats Universal Logistics on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Universal Logistics compare to Global Ship Lease?

Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) and Universal Logistics (NASDAQ:ULH) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Global Ship Lease's average media sentiment score of 1.67 beat Universal Logistics' score of 0.00 indicating that Global Ship Lease is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Global Ship Lease	Very Positive
Universal Logistics	Neutral

Global Ship Lease pays an annual dividend of $2.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.5%. Universal Logistics pays an annual dividend of $0.42 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Global Ship Lease pays out 23.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Universal Logistics pays out -16.7% 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. Global Ship Lease has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Global Ship Lease is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

50.1% of Global Ship Lease shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.5% of Universal Logistics shares are owned by institutional investors. 73.5% of Universal Logistics shares are owned 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.

Global Ship Lease has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Universal Logistics. Universal Logistics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Global Ship Lease, 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
Global Ship Lease	$766.45M	1.79	$416.45M	$10.53	3.63
Universal Logistics	$1.56B	0.25	-$99.87M	-$2.51	N/A

Global Ship Lease has a net margin of 50.01% compared to Universal Logistics' net margin of -4.29%. Global Ship Lease's return on equity of 21.11% beat Universal Logistics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Global Ship Lease	50.01%	21.11%	13.42%
Universal Logistics	-4.29%	2.65%	0.84%

Global Ship Lease has a beta of 0.9, suggesting that its share price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Universal Logistics has a beta of 0.68, suggesting that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

Global Ship Lease presently has a consensus target price of $46.50, indicating a potential upside of 21.73%. Universal Logistics has a consensus target price of $17.00, indicating a potential upside of 15.57%. Given Global Ship Lease's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Global Ship Lease is more favorable than Universal Logistics.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Global Ship Lease	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80
Universal Logistics	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.67

Summary

Global Ship Lease beats Universal Logistics on 16 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Universal Logistics compare to Capital Clean Energy Carriers?

Universal Logistics (NASDAQ:ULH) and Capital Clean Energy Carriers (NASDAQ:CCEC) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, profitability, risk and analyst recommendations.

25.5% of Universal Logistics shares are held by institutional investors. 73.5% of Universal Logistics shares are held by company 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.

In the previous week, Universal Logistics' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Capital Clean Energy Carriers'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Universal Logistics	Neutral
Capital Clean Energy Carriers	Neutral

Universal Logistics has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Capital Clean Energy Carriers has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market.

Capital Clean Energy Carriers has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Universal Logistics. Universal Logistics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Capital Clean Energy Carriers, 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
Universal Logistics	$1.56B	0.25	-$99.87M	-$2.51	N/A
Capital Clean Energy Carriers	$392.71M	3.21	$170.76M	$1.89	11.43

Universal Logistics currently has a consensus target price of $17.00, suggesting a potential upside of 15.57%. Capital Clean Energy Carriers has a consensus target price of $24.75, suggesting a potential upside of 14.58%. Given Universal Logistics' higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Universal Logistics is more favorable than Capital Clean Energy Carriers.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Universal Logistics	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.67
Capital Clean Energy Carriers	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40

Capital Clean Energy Carriers has a net margin of 28.02% compared to Universal Logistics' net margin of -4.29%. Capital Clean Energy Carriers' return on equity of 6.73% beat Universal Logistics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Universal Logistics	-4.29%	2.65%	0.84%
Capital Clean Energy Carriers	28.02%	6.73%	2.39%

Universal Logistics pays an annual dividend of $0.42 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Capital Clean Energy Carriers pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Universal Logistics pays out -16.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Capital Clean Energy Carriers pays out 31.7% 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. Universal Logistics is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Capital Clean Energy Carriers beats Universal Logistics on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Universal Logistics compare to Bristow Group?

Bristow Group (NYSE:VTOL) and Universal Logistics (NASDAQ:ULH) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation and dividends.

In the previous week, Bristow Group had 2 more articles in the media than Universal Logistics. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Bristow Group and 0 mentions for Universal Logistics. Bristow Group's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Universal Logistics' score of 0.00 indicating that Bristow Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Bristow Group	Positive
Universal Logistics	Neutral

93.3% of Bristow Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.5% of Universal Logistics shares are held by institutional investors. 13.4% of Bristow Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 73.5% of Universal Logistics shares are held 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.

Bristow Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Universal Logistics. Universal Logistics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bristow Group, 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
Bristow Group	$1.49B	0.82	$129.07M	$3.84	10.74
Universal Logistics	$1.56B	0.25	-$99.87M	-$2.51	N/A

Bristow Group has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Universal Logistics has a beta of 0.68, suggesting that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

Bristow Group currently has a consensus price target of $60.00, indicating a potential upside of 45.52%. Universal Logistics has a consensus price target of $17.00, indicating a potential upside of 15.57%. Given Bristow Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Bristow Group is more favorable than Universal Logistics.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Bristow Group	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Universal Logistics	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.67

Bristow Group has a net margin of 7.51% compared to Universal Logistics' net margin of -4.29%. Bristow Group's return on equity of 11.10% beat Universal Logistics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Bristow Group	7.51%	11.10%	4.95%
Universal Logistics	-4.29%	2.65%	0.84%

Bristow Group pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Universal Logistics pays an annual dividend of $0.42 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Bristow Group pays out 13.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Universal Logistics pays out -16.7% 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. Universal Logistics is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Bristow Group beats Universal Logistics on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ULH vs. The Competition

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Metric	Universal Logistics	TRANS Industry	Transportation Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$387.90M	$7.38B	$8.76B	$12.46B
Dividend Yield	2.86%	2.44%	974.12%	6.52%
P/E Ratio	-5.86	30.50	24.88	24.70
Price / Sales	0.25	2.44	6.00	98.72
Price / Cash	2.66	9.99	8.36	49.23
Price / Book	0.72	2.58	2.25	6.49
Net Income	-$99.87M	$243.42M	$532.38M	$336.25M
7 Day Performance	-1.34%	1.27%	0.00%	0.35%
1 Month Performance	-14.53%	-0.99%	-1.20%	3.91%
1 Year Performance	-48.98%	-8.12%	24.69%	23.88%

Universal Logistics Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
ULH Universal Logistics	3.3354 of 5 stars	$14.71 flat	$17.00 +15.6%	-49.0%	$387.90M	$1.56B	N/A	10,525
FLNG Flex LNG	1.0717 of 5 stars	$28.08 -4.1%	$24.00 -14.5%	+29.1%	$1.52B	$347.64M	20.06	8
LPG Dorian LPG	4.1942 of 5 stars	$34.91 -0.9%	$55.00 +57.6%	+38.9%	$1.49B	$481.51M	7.67	540
GSL Global Ship Lease	4.9531 of 5 stars	$37.63 -0.3%	$46.50 +23.6%	+42.9%	$1.35B	$757.04M	3.57	7	Positive News
CCEC Capital Clean Energy Carriers	4.5498 of 5 stars	$21.35 +2.3%	$24.75 +15.9%	-8.1%	$1.25B	$392.71M	11.30	N/A	Positive News

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Universal Logistics (ULH) Competitors

ULH vs. FLNG, LPG, GSL, CCEC, and VTOL

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Universal Logistics (ULH) Competitors

ULH vs. FLNG, LPG, GSL, CCEC, and VTOL

How does Universal Logistics compare to Flex LNG?

Does the media favor FLNG or ULH?

Do analysts recommend FLNG or ULH?

Is FLNG or ULH a better dividend stock?

Is FLNG or ULH more profitable?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, FLNG or ULH?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of FLNG or ULH?

Which has more risk & volatility, FLNG or ULH?

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How does Universal Logistics compare to Dorian LPG?

Is LPG or ULH more profitable?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, LPG or ULH?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in LPG or ULH?

Which has more volatility and risk, LPG or ULH?

Do analysts rate LPG or ULH?

Does the media refer more to LPG or ULH?

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How does Universal Logistics compare to Global Ship Lease?

Does the media prefer GSL or ULH?

Is GSL or ULH a better dividend stock?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of GSL or ULH?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, GSL or ULH?

Is GSL or ULH more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, GSL or ULH?

Do analysts rate GSL or ULH?

Summary

How does Universal Logistics compare to Capital Clean Energy Carriers?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in ULH or CCEC?

Does the media refer more to ULH or CCEC?

Which has more volatility and risk, ULH or CCEC?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, ULH or CCEC?

Do analysts rate ULH or CCEC?

Is ULH or CCEC more profitable?

Is ULH or CCEC a better dividend stock?

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How does Universal Logistics compare to Bristow Group?

Does the media favor VTOL or ULH?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of VTOL or ULH?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, VTOL or ULH?

Which has more volatility and risk, VTOL or ULH?

Do analysts rate VTOL or ULH?

Is VTOL or ULH more profitable?

Is VTOL or ULH a better dividend stock?

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