Which has higher earnings & valuation, MDU or UGI?

UGI has higher revenue and earnings than MDU Resources Group. UGI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MDU Resources 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 MDU Resources Group $1.88B 2.21 $190.40M $0.93 20.91 UGI $7.29B 1.10 $678M $2.99 12.54

Does the media refer more to MDU or UGI?

In the previous week, MDU Resources Group had 14 more articles in the media than UGI. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for MDU Resources Group and 7 mentions for UGI. UGI's average media sentiment score of -0.02 beat MDU Resources Group's score of -0.24 indicating that UGI is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment MDU Resources Group 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 12 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral UGI 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, UGI or NJR?

UGI has higher revenue and earnings than NewJersey Resources. UGI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NewJersey Resources, 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 UGI $7.29B 1.10 $678M $2.99 12.54 NewJersey Resources $2.04B 2.73 $335.63M $3.62 15.15

Is UGI or NJR more profitable?

NewJersey Resources has a net margin of 16.42% compared to UGI's net margin of 9.20%. NewJersey Resources' return on equity of 14.46% beat UGI's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets UGI 9.20% 12.80% 4.15% NewJersey Resources 16.42% 14.46% 4.67%

Does the media prefer UGI or NJR?

In the previous week, UGI and UGI both had 7 articles in the media. NewJersey Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.45 beat UGI's score of -0.02 indicating that NewJersey Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment UGI 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral NewJersey Resources 2 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, ATO or UGI?

Atmos Energy has higher earnings, but lower revenue than UGI. UGI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Atmos Energy, 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 Atmos Energy $4.70B 6.32 $1.43B $8.51 20.66 UGI $7.29B 1.10 $678M $2.99 12.54

Is ATO or UGI more profitable?

Atmos Energy has a net margin of 28.50% compared to UGI's net margin of 9.20%. UGI's return on equity of 12.80% beat Atmos Energy's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Atmos Energy 28.50% 9.63% 4.66% UGI 9.20% 12.80% 4.15%

Does the media prefer ATO or UGI?

In the previous week, Atmos Energy had 18 more articles in the media than UGI. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Atmos Energy and 7 mentions for UGI. Atmos Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat UGI's score of -0.02 indicating that Atmos Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Atmos Energy 15 Very Positive mention(s) 7 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive UGI 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has higher earnings & valuation, NFG or UGI?

UGI has higher revenue and earnings than National Fuel Gas. National Fuel Gas is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than UGI, 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 National Fuel Gas $2.52B 2.86 $665.44M $7.04 10.76 UGI $7.29B 1.10 $678M $2.99 12.54

Is NFG or UGI more profitable?

National Fuel Gas has a net margin of 26.46% compared to UGI's net margin of 9.20%. National Fuel Gas' return on equity of 17.95% beat UGI's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets National Fuel Gas 26.46% 17.95% 6.91% UGI 9.20% 12.80% 4.15%

Does the media refer more to NFG or UGI?

In the previous week, National Fuel Gas had 4 more articles in the media than UGI. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for National Fuel Gas and 7 mentions for UGI. National Fuel Gas' average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat UGI's score of -0.02 indicating that National Fuel Gas is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment National Fuel Gas 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral UGI 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, SWX or UGI?

UGI has higher revenue and earnings than Southwest Gas. UGI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Southwest Gas, 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 Southwest Gas $1.94B 3.46 $439.83M $4.10 22.58 UGI $7.29B 1.10 $678M $2.99 12.54

Is SWX or UGI more profitable?

Southwest Gas has a net margin of 17.23% compared to UGI's net margin of 9.20%. UGI's return on equity of 12.80% beat Southwest Gas' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Southwest Gas 17.23% 6.98% 2.72% UGI 9.20% 12.80% 4.15%

Does the media favor SWX or UGI?

In the previous week, Southwest Gas had 4 more articles in the media than UGI. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Southwest Gas and 7 mentions for UGI. Southwest Gas' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat UGI's score of -0.02 indicating that Southwest Gas is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Southwest Gas 3 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive UGI 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

UGI (UGI) Competitors

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UGI vs. MDU, NJR, ATO, NFG, and SWX

Should you buy UGI stock or one of its competitors? UGI's main competitors and comparable companies include MDU Resources Group (MDU), NewJersey Resources (NJR), Atmos Energy (ATO), National Fuel Gas (NFG), and Southwest Gas (SWX). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "utilities" sector.

How does UGI compare to MDU Resources Group?

MDU Resources Group (NYSE:MDU) and UGI (NYSE:UGI) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and institutional ownership.

71.4% of MDU Resources Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.3% of UGI shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of MDU Resources Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of UGI shares are owned 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.

In the previous week, MDU Resources Group had 14 more articles in the media than UGI. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for MDU Resources Group and 7 mentions for UGI. UGI's average media sentiment score of -0.02 beat MDU Resources Group's score of -0.24 indicating that UGI is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
MDU Resources Group	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	12 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
UGI	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

MDU Resources Group has a beta of 0.66, meaning that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, UGI has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

MDU Resources Group pays an annual dividend of $0.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. UGI pays an annual dividend of $1.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. MDU Resources Group pays out 62.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. UGI pays out 50.2% 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. MDU Resources Group has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and UGI has raised its dividend for 37 consecutive years. UGI is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

MDU Resources Group presently has a consensus target price of $23.75, suggesting a potential upside of 22.13%. UGI has a consensus target price of $45.80, suggesting a potential upside of 22.15%. Given UGI's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe UGI is more favorable than MDU Resources Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
MDU Resources Group	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
UGI	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88

UGI has higher revenue and earnings than MDU Resources Group. UGI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MDU Resources 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
MDU Resources Group	$1.88B	2.21	$190.40M	$0.93	20.91
UGI	$7.29B	1.10	$678M	$2.99	12.54

MDU Resources Group has a net margin of 10.33% compared to UGI's net margin of 9.20%. UGI's return on equity of 12.80% beat MDU Resources Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
MDU Resources Group	10.33%	6.68%	2.50%
UGI	9.20%	12.80%	4.15%

Summary

UGI beats MDU Resources Group on 16 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does UGI compare to NewJersey Resources?

UGI (NYSE:UGI) and NewJersey Resources (NYSE:NJR) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, profitability and risk.

UGI has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NewJersey Resources has a beta of 0.45, suggesting that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

82.3% of UGI shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.0% of NewJersey Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of UGI shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of NewJersey Resources shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

UGI pays an annual dividend of $1.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. NewJersey Resources pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. UGI pays out 50.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. NewJersey Resources pays out 55.2% 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. UGI has raised its dividend for 37 consecutive years and NewJersey Resources has raised its dividend for 29 consecutive years. UGI is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

NewJersey Resources has a net margin of 16.42% compared to UGI's net margin of 9.20%. NewJersey Resources' return on equity of 14.46% beat UGI's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
UGI	9.20%	12.80%	4.15%
NewJersey Resources	16.42%	14.46%	4.67%

In the previous week, UGI and UGI both had 7 articles in the media. NewJersey Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.45 beat UGI's score of -0.02 indicating that NewJersey Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
UGI	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
NewJersey Resources	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

UGI currently has a consensus price target of $45.80, indicating a potential upside of 22.15%. NewJersey Resources has a consensus price target of $62.50, indicating a potential upside of 13.99%. Given UGI's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe UGI is more favorable than NewJersey Resources.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
UGI	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88
NewJersey Resources	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86

UGI has higher revenue and earnings than NewJersey Resources. UGI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NewJersey Resources, 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
UGI	$7.29B	1.10	$678M	$2.99	12.54
NewJersey Resources	$2.04B	2.73	$335.63M	$3.62	15.15

Summary

UGI beats NewJersey Resources on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does UGI compare to Atmos Energy?

Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) and UGI (NYSE:UGI) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Atmos Energy had 18 more articles in the media than UGI. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Atmos Energy and 7 mentions for UGI. Atmos Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat UGI's score of -0.02 indicating that Atmos Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Atmos Energy	15 Very Positive mention(s)	7 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
UGI	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Atmos Energy currently has a consensus target price of $183.36, suggesting a potential upside of 4.31%. UGI has a consensus target price of $45.80, suggesting a potential upside of 22.15%. Given UGI's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe UGI is more favorable than Atmos Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Atmos Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.23
UGI	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88

90.2% of Atmos Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.3% of UGI shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Atmos Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of UGI shares are held 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.

Atmos Energy pays an annual dividend of $4.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. UGI pays an annual dividend of $1.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Atmos Energy pays out 47.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. UGI pays out 50.2% 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. Atmos Energy has raised its dividend for 41 consecutive years and UGI has raised its dividend for 37 consecutive years.

Atmos Energy has higher earnings, but lower revenue than UGI. UGI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Atmos Energy, 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
Atmos Energy	$4.70B	6.32	$1.43B	$8.51	20.66
UGI	$7.29B	1.10	$678M	$2.99	12.54

Atmos Energy has a net margin of 28.50% compared to UGI's net margin of 9.20%. UGI's return on equity of 12.80% beat Atmos Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Atmos Energy	28.50%	9.63%	4.66%
UGI	9.20%	12.80%	4.15%

Atmos Energy has a beta of 0.56, meaning that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, UGI has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Atmos Energy beats UGI on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does UGI compare to National Fuel Gas?

National Fuel Gas (NYSE:NFG) and UGI (NYSE:UGI) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk and dividends.

National Fuel Gas currently has a consensus target price of $96.00, indicating a potential upside of 26.72%. UGI has a consensus target price of $45.80, indicating a potential upside of 22.15%. Given National Fuel Gas' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe National Fuel Gas is more favorable than UGI.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
National Fuel Gas	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
UGI	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88

74.0% of National Fuel Gas shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.3% of UGI shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of National Fuel Gas shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of UGI shares are held 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.

National Fuel Gas has a beta of 0.36, meaning that its share price is 64% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, UGI has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

National Fuel Gas pays an annual dividend of $2.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. UGI pays an annual dividend of $1.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. National Fuel Gas pays out 31.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. UGI pays out 50.2% 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. National Fuel Gas has increased its dividend for 55 consecutive years and UGI has increased its dividend for 37 consecutive years.

UGI has higher revenue and earnings than National Fuel Gas. National Fuel Gas is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than UGI, 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
National Fuel Gas	$2.52B	2.86	$665.44M	$7.04	10.76
UGI	$7.29B	1.10	$678M	$2.99	12.54

National Fuel Gas has a net margin of 26.46% compared to UGI's net margin of 9.20%. National Fuel Gas' return on equity of 17.95% beat UGI's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
National Fuel Gas	26.46%	17.95%	6.91%
UGI	9.20%	12.80%	4.15%

In the previous week, National Fuel Gas had 4 more articles in the media than UGI. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for National Fuel Gas and 7 mentions for UGI. National Fuel Gas' average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat UGI's score of -0.02 indicating that National Fuel Gas is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
National Fuel Gas	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
UGI	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

National Fuel Gas beats UGI on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does UGI compare to Southwest Gas?

Southwest Gas (NYSE:SWX) and UGI (NYSE:UGI) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, valuation, risk, media sentiment, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Southwest Gas pays an annual dividend of $2.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. UGI pays an annual dividend of $1.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Southwest Gas pays out 62.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. UGI pays out 50.2% 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. UGI has increased its dividend for 37 consecutive years. UGI is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

92.8% of Southwest Gas shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.3% of UGI shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Southwest Gas shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of UGI shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Southwest Gas presently has a consensus price target of $101.25, indicating a potential upside of 9.38%. UGI has a consensus price target of $45.80, indicating a potential upside of 22.15%. Given UGI's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe UGI is more favorable than Southwest Gas.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Southwest Gas	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.13
UGI	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88

UGI has higher revenue and earnings than Southwest Gas. UGI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Southwest Gas, 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
Southwest Gas	$1.94B	3.46	$439.83M	$4.10	22.58
UGI	$7.29B	1.10	$678M	$2.99	12.54

Southwest Gas has a beta of 0.55, indicating that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, UGI has a beta of 0.94, indicating that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

Southwest Gas has a net margin of 17.23% compared to UGI's net margin of 9.20%. UGI's return on equity of 12.80% beat Southwest Gas' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Southwest Gas	17.23%	6.98%	2.72%
UGI	9.20%	12.80%	4.15%

In the previous week, Southwest Gas had 4 more articles in the media than UGI. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Southwest Gas and 7 mentions for UGI. Southwest Gas' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat UGI's score of -0.02 indicating that Southwest Gas is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Southwest Gas	3 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
UGI	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Southwest Gas beats UGI on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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UGI vs. The Competition

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Metric	UGI	Gas Utilities Industry	Utilities Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$8.10B	$6.45B	$15.98B	$23.61B
Dividend Yield	4.00%	3.57%	3.92%	3.74%
P/E Ratio	12.62	13.72	32.91	30.35
Price / Sales	1.11	2.19	2.96	3.16
Price / Cash	6.26	13.74	13.55	15.84
Price / Book	1.70	1.54	1.93	3.69
Net Income	$678M	$357.95M	$696.41M	$1.08B
7 Day Performance	1.37%	-0.97%	0.94%	1.78%
1 Month Performance	0.48%	1.02%	0.79%	0.53%
1 Year Performance	9.26%	-5.69%	-0.13%	5.91%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
UGI UGI	4.7199 of 5 stars	$37.66 +0.4%	$45.80 +21.6%	+8.3%	$8.08B	$7.30B	12.60	4,600	Upcoming Earnings
MDU MDU Resources Group	2.9098 of 5 stars	$19.82 +0.5%	$23.75 +19.8%	-8.7%	$3.99B	$1.88B	20.73	2,096	Earnings Report Analyst Upgrade
NJR NewJersey Resources	4.1328 of 5 stars	$54.14 +1.7%	$62.50 +15.5%	+18.7%	$5.35B	$2.04B	14.50	1,376	News Coverage Upcoming Earnings Dividend Announcement
ATO Atmos Energy	4.3087 of 5 stars	$174.68 +1.3%	$183.27 +4.9%	-1.6%	$28.65B	$4.70B	20.18	5,487	Positive News
NFG National Fuel Gas	4.816 of 5 stars	$79.70 +0.2%	$105.50 +32.4%	-5.4%	$7.56B	$2.51B	11.07	2,322	Analyst Forecast

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UGI vs. MDU, NJR, ATO, NFG, and SWX

How does UGI compare to MDU Resources Group?

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How does UGI compare to NewJersey Resources?

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How does UGI compare to Atmos Energy?

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How does UGI compare to National Fuel Gas?

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How does UGI compare to Southwest Gas?

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UGI (UGI) Competitors

UGI vs. MDU, NJR, ATO, NFG, and SWX

How does UGI compare to MDU Resources Group?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in MDU or UGI?

Does the media refer more to MDU or UGI?

Which has more risk & volatility, MDU or UGI?

Is MDU or UGI a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer MDU or UGI?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, MDU or UGI?

Is MDU or UGI more profitable?

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How does UGI compare to NewJersey Resources?

Which has more risk and volatility, UGI or NJR?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in UGI or NJR?

Is UGI or NJR a better dividend stock?

Is UGI or NJR more profitable?

Does the media prefer UGI or NJR?

Do analysts rate UGI or NJR?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, UGI or NJR?

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How does UGI compare to Atmos Energy?

Does the media prefer ATO or UGI?

Do analysts prefer ATO or UGI?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in ATO or UGI?

Is ATO or UGI a better dividend stock?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, ATO or UGI?

Is ATO or UGI more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, ATO or UGI?

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How does UGI compare to National Fuel Gas?

Do analysts rate NFG or UGI?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of NFG or UGI?

Which has more risk & volatility, NFG or UGI?

Is NFG or UGI a better dividend stock?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, NFG or UGI?

Is NFG or UGI more profitable?

Does the media refer more to NFG or UGI?

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How does UGI compare to Southwest Gas?

Is SWX or UGI a better dividend stock?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in SWX or UGI?

Do analysts prefer SWX or UGI?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, SWX or UGI?

Which has more risk & volatility, SWX or UGI?

Is SWX or UGI more profitable?

Does the media favor SWX or UGI?

Summary

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Media Sentiment Over Time

UGI vs. The Competition

UGI Competitors List

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