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ULH vs. GEL, LPG, FLNG, LIND, and ULCC

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 Genesis Energy (GEL), Dorian LPG (LPG), Flex LNG (FLNG), Lindblad Expeditions (LIND), and Frontier Group (ULCC). These companies are all part of the "transportation" industry.

How does Universal Logistics compare to Genesis Energy?

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

Genesis Energy has a net margin of 2.11% compared to Universal Logistics' net margin of -4.29%. Genesis Energy's return on equity of 23.65% beat Universal Logistics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Genesis Energy2.11% 23.65% 0.73%
Universal Logistics -4.29%2.65%0.84%

Genesis Energy has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Universal Logistics has a beta of 0.67, indicating that its share price is 33% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Genesis Energy had 1 more articles in the media than Universal Logistics. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Genesis Energy and 2 mentions for Universal Logistics. Genesis Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.66 beat Universal Logistics' score of 1.06 indicating that Genesis Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Genesis Energy
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Universal Logistics
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Genesis Energy$1.63B1.12-$440.40M-$0.19N/A
Universal Logistics$1.56B0.29-$99.87M-$2.51N/A

66.8% of Genesis Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.5% of Universal Logistics shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Genesis Energy 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, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Genesis Energy presently has a consensus target price of $19.00, indicating a potential upside of 26.97%. Universal Logistics has a consensus target price of $17.00, indicating a potential downside of 1.87%. Given Genesis Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Genesis Energy is more favorable than Universal Logistics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Genesis Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Universal Logistics
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

Genesis Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. Universal Logistics pays an annual dividend of $0.42 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Genesis Energy pays out -378.9% 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. Genesis Energy has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Genesis Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Genesis Energy beats Universal Logistics on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Universal Logistics compare to Dorian LPG?

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

25.5% of Universal Logistics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.5% of Dorian LPG shares are held by institutional investors. 73.5% of Universal Logistics shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.6% of Dorian LPG shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Universal Logistics presently has a consensus target price of $17.00, suggesting a potential downside of 1.87%. Dorian LPG has a consensus target price of $55.00, suggesting a potential upside of 27.76%. Given Dorian LPG's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Dorian LPG is more favorable than Universal Logistics.

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
Dorian LPG
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Dorian LPG has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Universal Logistics$1.56B0.29-$99.87M-$2.51N/A
Dorian LPG$481.51M3.82$193.67M$4.559.46

Universal Logistics has a beta of 0.67, indicating that its share price is 33% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dorian LPG has a beta of 0.62, indicating that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

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
Universal Logistics-4.29% 2.65% 0.84%
Dorian LPG 40.22%18.01%10.86%

In the previous week, Universal Logistics had 2 more articles in the media than Dorian LPG. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Universal Logistics and 0 mentions for Dorian LPG. Universal Logistics' average media sentiment score of 1.06 beat Dorian LPG's score of 0.00 indicating that Universal Logistics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Universal Logistics Positive
Dorian LPG Neutral

Summary

Dorian LPG beats Universal Logistics on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Universal Logistics compare to Flex LNG?

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

Universal Logistics presently has a consensus price target of $17.00, indicating a potential downside of 1.87%. Flex LNG has a consensus price target of $24.00, indicating a potential downside of 20.95%. Given Universal Logistics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Universal Logistics is more favorable than Flex LNG.

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
Flex LNG
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

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
Universal Logistics-4.29% 2.65% 0.84%
Flex LNG 22.26%12.15%3.37%

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

Universal Logistics pays an annual dividend of $0.42 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Flex LNG pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 9.9%. Universal Logistics pays out -16.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. 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.

Flex LNG has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Universal Logistics$1.56B0.29-$99.87M-$2.51N/A
Flex LNG$347.64M4.72$74.82M$1.4021.69

In the previous week, Universal Logistics had 2 more articles in the media than Flex LNG. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Universal Logistics and 0 mentions for Flex LNG. Universal Logistics' average media sentiment score of 1.06 beat Flex LNG's score of 0.00 indicating that Universal Logistics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Universal Logistics Positive
Flex LNG Neutral

Universal Logistics has a beta of 0.67, suggesting that its share price is 33% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Flex LNG has a beta of 0.18, suggesting that its share price is 82% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Universal Logistics beats Flex LNG on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Universal Logistics compare to Lindblad Expeditions?

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

Universal Logistics currently has a consensus target price of $17.00, indicating a potential downside of 1.87%. Lindblad Expeditions has a consensus target price of $24.33, indicating a potential upside of 1.16%. Given Lindblad Expeditions' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Lindblad Expeditions is more favorable than Universal Logistics.

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
Lindblad Expeditions
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Universal Logistics$1.56B0.29-$99.87M-$2.51N/A
Lindblad Expeditions$771.02M2.05-$29.72M-$0.54N/A

25.5% of Universal Logistics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.9% of Lindblad Expeditions shares are owned by institutional investors. 73.5% of Universal Logistics shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 26.1% of Lindblad Expeditions shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Lindblad Expeditions has a net margin of -2.86% compared to Universal Logistics' net margin of -4.29%. Universal Logistics' return on equity of 2.65% beat Lindblad Expeditions' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Universal Logistics-4.29% 2.65% 0.84%
Lindblad Expeditions -2.86%N/A -0.44%

Universal Logistics has a beta of 0.67, suggesting that its share price is 33% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lindblad Expeditions has a beta of 2.26, suggesting that its share price is 126% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Lindblad Expeditions had 2 more articles in the media than Universal Logistics. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Lindblad Expeditions and 2 mentions for Universal Logistics. Universal Logistics' average media sentiment score of 1.06 beat Lindblad Expeditions' score of 0.71 indicating that Universal Logistics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Universal Logistics
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Lindblad Expeditions
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Lindblad Expeditions beats Universal Logistics on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Universal Logistics compare to Frontier Group?

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

Frontier Group currently has a consensus price target of $5.07, indicating a potential downside of 26.02%. Universal Logistics has a consensus price target of $17.00, indicating a potential downside of 1.87%. Given Universal Logistics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Universal Logistics is more favorable than Frontier Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Frontier Group
3 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.63
Universal Logistics
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

Frontier Group has a beta of 2.6, indicating that its share price is 160% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Universal Logistics has a beta of 0.67, indicating that its share price is 33% less volatile than the broader market.

Universal Logistics has a net margin of -4.29% compared to Frontier Group's net margin of -9.62%. Universal Logistics' return on equity of 2.65% beat Frontier Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Frontier Group-9.62% -39.20% -2.36%
Universal Logistics -4.29%2.65%0.84%

In the previous week, Frontier Group had 6 more articles in the media than Universal Logistics. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Frontier Group and 2 mentions for Universal Logistics. Universal Logistics' average media sentiment score of 1.06 beat Frontier Group's score of 0.73 indicating that Universal Logistics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Frontier Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Universal Logistics
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Frontier Group$3.72B0.42-$137M-$1.60N/A
Universal Logistics$1.56B0.29-$99.87M-$2.51N/A

25.5% of Universal Logistics shares are owned by institutional investors. 48.0% of Frontier Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 73.5% of Universal Logistics shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Universal Logistics beats Frontier Group on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ULH vs. The Competition

MetricUniversal LogisticsTRANS IndustryTransportation SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$461.55M$7.25B$8.84B$12.31B
Dividend Yield2.45%2.35%983.10%5.66%
P/E Ratio-6.9729.4225.5624.76
Price / Sales0.292.136.91168.32
Price / Cash3.1010.118.6637.92
Price / Book0.842.552.276.90
Net Income-$99.87M$242.75M$535.59M$337.45M
7 Day Performance-2.84%1.32%2.30%2.84%
1 Month Performance28.71%11.01%9.73%4.78%
1 Year Performance-28.18%5.07%35.87%33.08%

Universal Logistics Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ULH
Universal Logistics
2.385 of 5 stars
$17.32
-2.8%
$17.00
-1.9%
-28.9%$461.55M$1.56BN/A10,525
GEL
Genesis Energy
3.8814 of 5 stars
$15.34
-0.8%
$19.00
+23.9%
-10.3%$1.88B$1.63BN/A1,061
LPG
Dorian LPG
3.8921 of 5 stars
$43.52
+0.7%
$55.00
+26.4%
+79.7%$1.86B$481.51M9.56540
FLNG
Flex LNG
0.6573 of 5 stars
$29.67
-0.1%
$24.00
-19.1%
+27.1%$1.61B$347.64M21.208
LIND
Lindblad Expeditions
2.0134 of 5 stars
$22.27
+4.1%
$24.33
+9.3%
+121.2%$1.46B$771.02MN/A1,550

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