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$18.36 +0.80 (+4.54%)
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UMC vs. VRT, ASX, NXPI, NOK, and LITE

Should you buy United Microelectronics stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares United Microelectronics 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 United Microelectronics include Vertiv (VRT), ASE Technology (ASX), NXP Semiconductors (NXPI), Nokia (NOK), and Lumentum (LITE). These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment" industry.

How does United Microelectronics compare to Vertiv?

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) and United Microelectronics (NYSE:UMC) are both large-cap computer and technology 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.

89.9% of Vertiv shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.1% of United Microelectronics shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Vertiv shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.0% of United Microelectronics 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.

In the previous week, Vertiv had 55 more articles in the media than United Microelectronics. MarketBeat recorded 58 mentions for Vertiv and 3 mentions for United Microelectronics. Vertiv's average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat United Microelectronics' score of 0.49 indicating that Vertiv is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Vertiv
41 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
United Microelectronics
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Vertiv has a beta of 2.09, meaning that its stock price is 109% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United Microelectronics has a beta of 1.41, meaning that its stock price is 41% more volatile than the broader market.

Vertiv pays an annual dividend of $0.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. United Microelectronics pays an annual dividend of $0.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Vertiv pays out 6.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. United Microelectronics pays out 56.9% 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. Vertiv has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

United Microelectronics has a net margin of 20.71% compared to Vertiv's net margin of 14.37%. Vertiv's return on equity of 49.90% beat United Microelectronics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vertiv14.37% 49.90% 15.79%
United Microelectronics 20.71%13.67%8.85%

Vertiv currently has a consensus target price of $322.32, indicating a potential downside of 0.23%. United Microelectronics has a consensus target price of $8.60, indicating a potential downside of 53.15%. Given Vertiv's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Vertiv is more favorable than United Microelectronics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vertiv
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78
United Microelectronics
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.40

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vertiv$10.23B12.13$1.33B$3.9881.17
United Microelectronics$7.57B6.11$1.29B$0.6528.24

Summary

Vertiv beats United Microelectronics on 16 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does United Microelectronics compare to ASE Technology?

United Microelectronics (NYSE:UMC) and ASE Technology (NYSE:ASX) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

In the previous week, United Microelectronics had 1 more articles in the media than ASE Technology. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for United Microelectronics and 2 mentions for ASE Technology. ASE Technology's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat United Microelectronics' score of 0.49 indicating that ASE Technology is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
United Microelectronics
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
ASE Technology
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

United Microelectronics has a net margin of 20.71% compared to ASE Technology's net margin of 7.03%. United Microelectronics' return on equity of 13.67% beat ASE Technology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
United Microelectronics20.71% 13.67% 8.85%
ASE Technology 7.03%13.48%5.48%

United Microelectronics presently has a consensus price target of $8.60, suggesting a potential downside of 53.15%. Given United Microelectronics' higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe United Microelectronics is more favorable than ASE Technology.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
United Microelectronics
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.40
ASE Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

5.1% of United Microelectronics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.8% of ASE Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.0% of United Microelectronics shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 22.9% of ASE Technology 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.

United Microelectronics pays an annual dividend of $0.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. ASE Technology pays an annual dividend of $0.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. United Microelectronics pays out 56.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ASE Technology pays out 38.2% 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.

United Microelectronics has higher earnings, but lower revenue than ASE Technology. United Microelectronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ASE Technology, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
United Microelectronics$7.57B6.11$1.29B$0.6528.24
ASE Technology$20.73B3.50$1.28B$0.6848.01

United Microelectronics has a beta of 1.41, indicating that its share price is 41% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ASE Technology has a beta of 1.68, indicating that its share price is 68% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

ASE Technology beats United Microelectronics on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does United Microelectronics compare to NXP Semiconductors?

United Microelectronics (NYSE:UMC) and NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:NXPI) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership and earnings.

5.1% of United Microelectronics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.5% of NXP Semiconductors shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.0% of United Microelectronics shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of NXP Semiconductors shares are owned 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.

NXP Semiconductors has higher revenue and earnings than United Microelectronics. United Microelectronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NXP Semiconductors, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
United Microelectronics$7.57B6.11$1.29B$0.6528.24
NXP Semiconductors$12.27B6.16$2.02B$10.4528.65

United Microelectronics currently has a consensus price target of $8.60, suggesting a potential downside of 53.15%. NXP Semiconductors has a consensus price target of $294.25, suggesting a potential downside of 1.71%. Given NXP Semiconductors' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe NXP Semiconductors is more favorable than United Microelectronics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
United Microelectronics
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.40
NXP Semiconductors
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70

In the previous week, NXP Semiconductors had 11 more articles in the media than United Microelectronics. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for NXP Semiconductors and 3 mentions for United Microelectronics. NXP Semiconductors' average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat United Microelectronics' score of 0.49 indicating that NXP Semiconductors is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
United Microelectronics
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
NXP Semiconductors
11 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

United Microelectronics has a beta of 1.41, indicating that its share price is 41% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NXP Semiconductors has a beta of 1.77, indicating that its share price is 77% more volatile than the broader market.

United Microelectronics pays an annual dividend of $0.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. NXP Semiconductors pays an annual dividend of $4.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. United Microelectronics pays out 56.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. NXP Semiconductors pays out 38.9% 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.

NXP Semiconductors has a net margin of 21.03% compared to United Microelectronics' net margin of 20.71%. NXP Semiconductors' return on equity of 26.75% beat United Microelectronics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
United Microelectronics20.71% 13.67% 8.85%
NXP Semiconductors 21.03%26.75%10.32%

Summary

NXP Semiconductors beats United Microelectronics on 17 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does United Microelectronics compare to Nokia?

United Microelectronics (NYSE:UMC) and Nokia (NYSE:NOK) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership and earnings.

United Microelectronics pays an annual dividend of $0.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Nokia pays an annual dividend of $0.13 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. United Microelectronics pays out 56.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Nokia pays out 81.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. United Microelectronics is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Nokia had 22 more articles in the media than United Microelectronics. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Nokia and 3 mentions for United Microelectronics. Nokia's average media sentiment score of 0.57 beat United Microelectronics' score of 0.49 indicating that Nokia is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
United Microelectronics
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Nokia
9 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

United Microelectronics has a net margin of 20.71% compared to Nokia's net margin of 4.02%. United Microelectronics' return on equity of 13.67% beat Nokia's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
United Microelectronics20.71% 13.67% 8.85%
Nokia 4.02%9.22%5.09%

United Microelectronics presently has a consensus target price of $8.60, suggesting a potential downside of 53.15%. Nokia has a consensus target price of $9.71, suggesting a potential downside of 31.50%. Given Nokia's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Nokia is more favorable than United Microelectronics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
United Microelectronics
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.40
Nokia
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56

United Microelectronics has a beta of 1.41, indicating that its share price is 41% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nokia has a beta of 1.12, indicating that its share price is 12% more volatile than the broader market.

5.1% of United Microelectronics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.3% of Nokia shares are held by institutional investors. 8.0% of United Microelectronics shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

United Microelectronics has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Nokia. United Microelectronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nokia, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
United Microelectronics$7.57B6.11$1.29B$0.6528.24
Nokia$22.50B3.62$736.54M$0.1688.60

Summary

United Microelectronics beats Nokia on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does United Microelectronics compare to Lumentum?

United Microelectronics (NYSE:UMC) and Lumentum (NASDAQ:LITE) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings and dividends.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
United Microelectronics$7.57B6.11$1.29B$0.6528.24
Lumentum$1.65B45.62$25.90M$5.40178.61

In the previous week, Lumentum had 58 more articles in the media than United Microelectronics. MarketBeat recorded 61 mentions for Lumentum and 3 mentions for United Microelectronics. Lumentum's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat United Microelectronics' score of 0.49 indicating that Lumentum is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
United Microelectronics
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Lumentum
34 Very Positive mention(s)
13 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

United Microelectronics currently has a consensus price target of $8.60, suggesting a potential downside of 53.15%. Lumentum has a consensus price target of $1,012.43, suggesting a potential upside of 4.97%. Given Lumentum's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Lumentum is more favorable than United Microelectronics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
United Microelectronics
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.40
Lumentum
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

United Microelectronics has a net margin of 20.71% compared to Lumentum's net margin of 17.61%. Lumentum's return on equity of 24.81% beat United Microelectronics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
United Microelectronics20.71% 13.67% 8.85%
Lumentum 17.61%24.81%6.89%

United Microelectronics has a beta of 1.41, indicating that its share price is 41% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lumentum has a beta of 1.53, indicating that its share price is 53% more volatile than the broader market.

5.1% of United Microelectronics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.1% of Lumentum shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.0% of United Microelectronics shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Lumentum shares are owned 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.

Summary

Lumentum beats United Microelectronics on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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UMC vs. The Competition

MetricUnited MicroelectronicsELEC COMP IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$44.21B$67.11B$38.96B$22.95B
Dividend Yield2.12%1.21%3.21%4.10%
P/E Ratio28.2470.85159.8227.44
Price / Sales6.11155.16628.8323.87
Price / Cash13.95247.3046.8624.77
Price / Book3.598.9010.404.71
Net Income$1.29B$853.38M$1.06B$1.07B
7 Day Performance7.01%1.47%0.54%0.11%
1 Month Performance49.43%27.46%5.05%0.20%
1 Year Performance127.50%307.52%168.52%28.02%

United Microelectronics Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
UMC
United Microelectronics
2.6749 of 5 stars
$18.36
+4.5%
$8.60
-53.2%
+124.0%$44.21B$7.57B28.2419,097
VRT
Vertiv
4.3637 of 5 stars
$367.57
+8.1%
$281.29
-23.5%
+196.6%$130.59B$10.23B92.3634,000
ASX
ASE Technology
3.7386 of 5 stars
$35.29
+3.1%
N/A+220.0%$76.11B$20.73B51.89105,947
NXPI
NXP Semiconductors
4.6668 of 5 stars
$305.99
+3.8%
$291.75
-4.7%
+47.6%$74.42B$12.27B29.2832,169
NOK
Nokia
3.2705 of 5 stars
$13.90
+8.4%
$9.71
-30.1%
+157.0%$73.62B$22.50B86.8778,005

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