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UNC vs. CIX, SII, FIH.U, GCG.A, and GCG

Should you buy United Co.s stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares United Co.s 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 Co.s include CI Financial (CIX), Sprott (SII), Fairfax India (FIH.U), Guardian Capital Group (GCG.A), and Guardian Capital Group (GCG). These companies are all part of the "asset management" industry.

How does United Co.s compare to CI Financial?

United Co.s (TSE:UNC) and CI Financial (TSE:CIX) are both financial services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, earnings, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

United Co.s has a beta of 0.029422, suggesting that its share price is 97% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CI Financial has a beta of 1.67, suggesting that its share price is 67% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
United Co.sC$405.37M4.23C$397.35MC$3.104.91
CI FinancialC$3.57B1.29-C$69.09M-C$0.48N/A

0.2% of United Co.s shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.0% of CI Financial shares are held by institutional investors. 81.2% of United Co.s shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.8% of CI Financial shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, United Co.s' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled CI Financial'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
United Co.s Neutral
CI Financial Neutral

United Co.s pays an annual dividend of C$0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. CI Financial pays an annual dividend of C$0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. United Co.s pays out 3.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CI Financial pays out -166.8% 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. CI Financial has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. CI Financial is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

United Co.s has a net margin of 305.92% compared to CI Financial's net margin of -10.05%. United Co.s' return on equity of 18.51% beat CI Financial's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
United Co.s305.92% 18.51% 11.66%
CI Financial -10.05%-63.05%4.87%

Summary

United Co.s beats CI Financial on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does United Co.s compare to Sprott?

Sprott (TSE:SII) and United Co.s (TSE:UNC) are both financial services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk and earnings.

Sprott pays an annual dividend of C$1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. United Co.s pays an annual dividend of C$0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Sprott pays out 42.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. United Co.s pays out 3.9% 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.

Sprott has a beta of 1.474419, meaning that its stock price is 47% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United Co.s has a beta of 0.029422, meaning that its stock price is 97% less volatile than the broader market.

30.4% of Sprott shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of United Co.s shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.7% of Sprott shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 81.2% of United Co.s shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Sprott's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled United Co.s'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Sprott Neutral
United Co.s Neutral

United Co.s has a net margin of 305.92% compared to Sprott's net margin of 22.40%. Sprott's return on equity of 23.54% beat United Co.s' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sprott22.40% 23.54% 10.25%
United Co.s 305.92%18.51%11.66%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SprottC$368.97M11.18C$32.26MC$3.2848.75
United Co.sC$405.37M4.23C$397.35MC$3.104.91

Sprott presently has a consensus price target of C$211.00, suggesting a potential upside of 31.95%. Given Sprott's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Sprott is more favorable than United Co.s.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sprott
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
United Co.s
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

Sprott beats United Co.s on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does United Co.s compare to Fairfax India?

Fairfax India (TSE:FIH.U) and United Co.s (TSE:UNC) are both asset management industry companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Fairfax IndiaC$380.26M6.45C$228.56MC$1.869.82
United Co.sC$405.37M4.23C$397.35MC$3.104.91

In the previous week, Fairfax India's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled United Co.s'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Fairfax India Neutral
United Co.s Neutral

United Co.s has a net margin of 305.92% compared to Fairfax India's net margin of 56.53%. United Co.s' return on equity of 18.51% beat Fairfax India's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Fairfax India56.53% 7.81% 5.34%
United Co.s 305.92%18.51%11.66%

8.2% of Fairfax India shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of United Co.s shares are held by institutional investors. 27.5% of Fairfax India shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 81.2% of United Co.s shares are held 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.

Fairfax India has a beta of 0.787737, indicating that its share price is 21% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United Co.s has a beta of 0.029422, indicating that its share price is 97% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

United Co.s beats Fairfax India on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does United Co.s compare to Guardian Capital Group?

Guardian Capital Group (TSE:GCG.A) and United Co.s (TSE:UNC) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations.

United Co.s has a net margin of 305.92% compared to Guardian Capital Group's net margin of 24.73%. United Co.s' return on equity of 18.51% beat Guardian Capital Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Guardian Capital Group24.73% 5.26% 2.48%
United Co.s 305.92%18.51%11.66%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Guardian Capital GroupC$391.74M4.26C$62.21MC$7.489.09
United Co.sC$405.37M4.23C$397.35MC$3.104.91

Guardian Capital Group pays an annual dividend of C$1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. United Co.s pays an annual dividend of C$0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Guardian Capital Group pays out 20.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. United Co.s pays out 3.9% 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.

Guardian Capital Group has a beta of 0.825168, suggesting that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United Co.s has a beta of 0.029422, suggesting that its share price is 97% less volatile than the broader market.

28.2% of Guardian Capital Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of United Co.s shares are owned by institutional investors. 23.4% of Guardian Capital Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 81.2% of United Co.s shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Guardian Capital Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled United Co.s'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Guardian Capital Group Neutral
United Co.s Neutral

Summary

United Co.s beats Guardian Capital Group on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does United Co.s compare to Guardian Capital Group?

Guardian Capital Group (TSE:GCG) and United Co.s (TSE:UNC) are both small-cap financial services 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, Guardian Capital Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled United Co.s'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Guardian Capital Group Neutral
United Co.s Neutral

1.9% of Guardian Capital Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of United Co.s shares are owned by institutional investors. 77.1% of Guardian Capital Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 81.2% of United Co.s shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Guardian Capital Group pays an annual dividend of C$1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. United Co.s pays an annual dividend of C$0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Guardian Capital Group pays out 20.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. United Co.s pays out 3.9% 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.

United Co.s has a net margin of 305.92% compared to Guardian Capital Group's net margin of 38.85%. United Co.s' return on equity of 18.51% beat Guardian Capital Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Guardian Capital Group38.85% 13.66% 2.48%
United Co.s 305.92%18.51%11.66%

Guardian Capital Group has a beta of 0.628588, indicating that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United Co.s has a beta of 0.029422, indicating that its share price is 97% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Guardian Capital GroupC$391.74M4.26C$108.81MC$7.489.09
United Co.sC$405.37M4.23C$397.35MC$3.104.91

Summary

United Co.s beats Guardian Capital Group on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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UNC vs. The Competition

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MetricUnited Co.sAsset Management IndustryFinancial SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$1.71BC$2.37BC$6.08BC$12.15B
Dividend Yield1.33%6.01%5.24%6.19%
P/E Ratio4.9161.1729.6135.79
Price / Sales4.232,032.281,510.1710.10
Price / Cash19.8260.3348.6082.29
Price / Book0.671.386.544.46
Net IncomeC$397.35MC$265.27MC$1.13BC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-0.07%0.61%0.29%0.15%
1 Month Performance0.86%-0.53%0.17%-2.21%
1 Year Performance-88.77%8.77%17.89%37.04%

United Co.s Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
UNC
United Co.s
N/AC$15.24
+1.6%		N/A-88.9%C$1.71BC$405.37M4.91N/A
CIX
CI Financial
N/AC$31.99
flat		N/A+1.2%C$4.61BC$3.57BN/A610
SII
Sprott
2.0959 of 5 stars		C$158.84
+6.6%		C$211.00
+32.8%		+74.4%C$4.10BC$368.97M48.43170
FIH.U
Fairfax India
N/AC$18.25
+1.4%		N/A-1.2%C$2.45BC$380.26M9.8112
GCG.A
Guardian Capital Group
N/AC$67.99
flat		N/A+62.9%C$1.67BC$391.74M9.09N/A

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This page (TSE:UNC) was last updated on 6/30/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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