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United Co.s (UNC) Competitors

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C$14.69 +0.25 (+1.73%)
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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?

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

CI Financial pays an annual dividend of C$0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. United Co.s pays an annual dividend of C$0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. CI Financial pays out -166.8% 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. CI Financial has raised 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.

In the previous week, United Co.s' average media sentiment score of 1.92 beat CI Financial's score of 0.00 indicating that United Co.s is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
CI Financial Neutral
United Co.s Very Positive

CI Financial has a beta of 1.67, meaning that its share price is 67% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United Co.s has a beta of 0.694223, meaning that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

15.0% of CI Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of United Co.s shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.8% of CI Financial 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, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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
CI Financial-10.05% -63.05% 4.87%
United Co.s 305.92%18.51%11.66%

United Co.s has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
CI FinancialC$3.57B1.29-C$69.09M-C$0.48N/A
United Co.sC$405.37M4.08C$397.35MC$3.104.74

Summary

United Co.s beats CI Financial on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does United Co.s compare to Sprott?

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

In the previous week, Sprott had 1 more articles in the media than United Co.s. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Sprott and 0 mentions for United Co.s. United Co.s' average media sentiment score of 1.92 beat Sprott's score of 0.67 indicating that United Co.s is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
United Co.s Very Positive
Sprott Positive

United Co.s has a beta of 0.694223, meaning that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sprott has a beta of 1.560976, meaning that its stock price is 56% more volatile than the broader market.

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
United Co.sC$405.37M4.08C$397.35MC$3.104.74
SprottC$368.97M11.97C$32.26MC$3.2852.21

Sprott has a consensus target price of C$211.00, suggesting a potential upside of 23.22%. Given Sprott's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Sprott is more favorable than United Co.s.

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

United Co.s has a net margin of 305.92% compared to Sprott's net margin of 22.72%. Sprott's return on equity of 24.26% beat United Co.s' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
United Co.s305.92% 18.51% 11.66%
Sprott 22.72%24.26%10.25%

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

0.2% of United Co.s shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 29.9% of Sprott shares are held by institutional investors. 81.2% of United Co.s shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 17.7% of Sprott shares are held 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.

Summary

Sprott beats United Co.s on 11 of the 18 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 better 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.

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$380.26M6.13C$228.56MC$1.869.34
United Co.sC$405.37M4.08C$397.35MC$3.104.74

In the previous week, United Co.s' average media sentiment score of 1.92 beat Fairfax India's score of 0.00 indicating that United Co.s is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Fairfax India Neutral
United Co.s Very Positive

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%

7.9% 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 company insiders. Comparatively, 81.2% of United Co.s shares are held 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.

Fairfax India has a beta of 0.671766, suggesting that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United Co.s has a beta of 0.694223, suggesting that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

United Co.s beats Fairfax India on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

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

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
United Co.sC$405.37M4.08C$397.35MC$3.104.74
Guardian Capital GroupC$391.74M4.26C$62.21MC$7.489.09

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
United Co.s305.92% 18.51% 11.66%
Guardian Capital Group 24.73%5.26%2.48%

United Co.s has a beta of 0.694223, suggesting that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Guardian Capital Group has a beta of 0.825168, suggesting that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

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

In the previous week, United Co.s' average media sentiment score of 1.92 beat Guardian Capital Group's score of 0.00 indicating that United Co.s is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Guardian Capital Group has a consensus target price of C$53.00, indicating a potential downside of 22.05%. Given Guardian Capital Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Guardian Capital Group is more favorable than United Co.s.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
United Co.s
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Guardian Capital Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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

Summary

Guardian Capital Group beats United Co.s on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

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

In the previous week, United Co.s' average media sentiment score of 1.92 beat Guardian Capital Group's score of 0.00 indicating that United Co.s is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

United Co.s has a beta of 0.694223, suggesting that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Guardian Capital Group has a beta of 0.628588, suggesting that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market.

0.2% of United Co.s shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.9% of Guardian Capital Group shares are held by institutional investors. 81.2% of United Co.s shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 77.1% of Guardian Capital Group 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.

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
United Co.sC$405.37M4.08C$397.35MC$3.104.74
Guardian Capital GroupC$391.74M4.26C$108.81MC$7.489.09

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
United Co.s305.92% 18.51% 11.66%
Guardian Capital Group 38.85%13.66%2.48%

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

Summary

United Co.s beats Guardian Capital Group on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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UNC vs. The Competition

MetricUnited Co.sAsset Management IndustryFinancial SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$1.65BC$2.31BC$5.79BC$11.80B
Dividend Yield1.39%5.97%5.25%6.23%
P/E Ratio4.7425.1415.9237.14
Price / Sales4.082,010.89989.7811.26
Price / Cash19.8260.1789.1882.29
Price / Book0.651.356.524.35
Net IncomeC$397.35MC$265.53MC$1.15BC$299.09M
7 Day Performance0.96%-0.74%-0.20%-2.22%
1 Month Performance-0.81%0.56%0.42%-1.01%
1 Year Performance-88.96%11.73%18.42%53.16%

United Co.s Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
UNC
United Co.s
N/AC$14.69
+1.7%
N/A-89.1%C$1.65BC$405.37M4.74N/A
CIX
CI Financial
N/AC$31.99
flat
N/A+1.8%C$4.61BC$3.57BN/A610
SII
Sprott
2.9697 of 5 stars
C$178.56
-4.5%
C$211.00
+18.2%
+128.0%C$4.60BC$368.97M54.44170
FIH.U
Fairfax India
N/AC$16.91
-1.5%
N/A-6.4%C$2.27BC$380.26M9.0912
GCG.A
Guardian Capital Group
N/AC$67.99
flat
C$53.00
-22.0%
+62.3%C$1.67BC$391.74M9.09N/A

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This page (TSE:UNC) was last updated on 5/19/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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