United Microelectronics Competitors

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

Institutional and Insider Ownership

4.0% of United Microelectronics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.9% of Analog Devices shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.0% of United Microelectronics shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Analog Devices shares are owned by 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for United Microelectronics and Analog Devices, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

United Microelectronics currently has a consensus target price of $11.55, indicating a potential upside of 22.87%. Analog Devices has a consensus target price of $157.3043, indicating a potential downside of 2.44%. Given United Microelectronics' higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe United Microelectronics is more favorable than Analog Devices.

Profitability

This table compares United Microelectronics and Analog Devices' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

United Microelectronics pays an annual dividend of $0.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Analog Devices pays an annual dividend of $2.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Analog Devices pays out 56.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Analog Devices has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Analog Devices is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Risk & Volatility

United Microelectronics has a beta of 0.99, indicating that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Analog Devices has a beta of 1.31, indicating that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares United Microelectronics and Analog Devices' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Analog Devices has higher revenue and earnings than United Microelectronics.

Summary

Analog Devices beats United Microelectronics on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Dividends

United Microelectronics pays an annual dividend of $0.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. NXP Semiconductors pays an annual dividend of $2.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. NXP Semiconductors pays out 28.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. NXP Semiconductors has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. NXP Semiconductors is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

4.0% of United Microelectronics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.0% of NXP Semiconductors shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.0% of United Microelectronics shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of NXP Semiconductors shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares United Microelectronics and NXP Semiconductors' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for United Microelectronics and NXP Semiconductors, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

United Microelectronics currently has a consensus target price of $11.55, indicating a potential upside of 22.87%. NXP Semiconductors has a consensus target price of $186.2174, indicating a potential downside of 10.98%. Given United Microelectronics' higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe United Microelectronics is more favorable than NXP Semiconductors.

Volatility and Risk

United Microelectronics has a beta of 0.99, indicating that its share price is 1% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, NXP Semiconductors has a beta of 1.5, indicating that its share price is 50% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares United Microelectronics and NXP Semiconductors' top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

United Microelectronics has higher earnings, but lower revenue than NXP Semiconductors.

Summary

NXP Semiconductors beats United Microelectronics on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Institutional & Insider Ownership

94.1% of Microchip Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.0% of United Microelectronics shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of Microchip Technology shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.0% of United Microelectronics shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Microchip Technology and United Microelectronics' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Microchip Technology has higher revenue and earnings than United Microelectronics.

Profitability

This table compares Microchip Technology and United Microelectronics' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Microchip Technology pays an annual dividend of $1.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. United Microelectronics pays an annual dividend of $0.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Microchip Technology pays out 30.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Microchip Technology has increased its dividend for 18 consecutive years.

Volatility & Risk

Microchip Technology has a beta of 1.69, indicating that its stock price is 69% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, United Microelectronics has a beta of 0.99, indicating that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Microchip Technology and United Microelectronics, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Microchip Technology currently has a consensus target price of $151.4091, suggesting a potential downside of 6.38%. United Microelectronics has a consensus target price of $11.55, suggesting a potential upside of 22.87%. Given United Microelectronics' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe United Microelectronics is more favorable than Microchip Technology.

Summary

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

United Microelectronics (NYSE:UMC) and STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) 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 dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability and earnings.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for United Microelectronics and STMicroelectronics, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

United Microelectronics presently has a consensus price target of $11.55, suggesting a potential upside of 22.87%. STMicroelectronics has a consensus price target of $48.00, suggesting a potential upside of 21.43%. Given United Microelectronics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe United Microelectronics is more favorable than STMicroelectronics.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares United Microelectronics and STMicroelectronics' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

STMicroelectronics has higher revenue and earnings than United Microelectronics.

Profitability

This table compares United Microelectronics and STMicroelectronics' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

United Microelectronics has a beta of 0.99, meaning that its share price is 1% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, STMicroelectronics has a beta of 1.52, meaning that its share price is 52% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

United Microelectronics pays an annual dividend of $0.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. STMicroelectronics pays an annual dividend of $0.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. STMicroelectronics pays out 12.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. STMicroelectronics has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

4.0% of United Microelectronics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.6% of STMicroelectronics shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.0% of United Microelectronics 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.

Marvell Technology Group (NASDAQ:MRVL) and United Microelectronics (NYSE:UMC) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, valuation, dividends and earnings.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Marvell Technology Group and United Microelectronics, as provided by MarketBeat.

Marvell Technology Group presently has a consensus price target of $49.9583, indicating a potential upside of 0.72%. United Microelectronics has a consensus price target of $11.55, indicating a potential upside of 22.87%. Given United Microelectronics' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe United Microelectronics is more favorable than Marvell Technology Group.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

87.3% of Marvell Technology Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.0% of United Microelectronics shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Marvell Technology Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.0% of United Microelectronics 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.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Marvell Technology Group and United Microelectronics' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Marvell Technology Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than United Microelectronics.

Dividends

Marvell Technology Group pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. United Microelectronics pays an annual dividend of $0.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Marvell Technology Group pays out 75.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Marvell Technology Group has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Volatility & Risk

Marvell Technology Group has a beta of 1.17, meaning that its share price is 17% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, United Microelectronics has a beta of 0.99, meaning that its share price is 1% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Marvell Technology Group and United Microelectronics' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

United Microelectronics (NYSE:UMC) and Xilinx (NASDAQ:XLNX) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for United Microelectronics and Xilinx, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

United Microelectronics presently has a consensus price target of $11.55, indicating a potential upside of 22.87%. Xilinx has a consensus price target of $123.5625, indicating a potential downside of 4.75%. Given United Microelectronics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe United Microelectronics is more favorable than Xilinx.

Volatility and Risk

United Microelectronics has a beta of 0.99, meaning that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Xilinx has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares United Microelectronics and Xilinx's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Xilinx has lower revenue, but higher earnings than United Microelectronics.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

4.0% of United Microelectronics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.5% of Xilinx shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.0% of United Microelectronics shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Xilinx shares are owned 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.

Profitability

This table compares United Microelectronics and Xilinx's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Xilinx beats United Microelectronics on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.