United Microelectronics (NYSE:UMC – Get Free Report) is one of 220 publicly-traded companies in the “Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment” industry, but how does it compare to its peers? We will compare United Microelectronics to similar companies based on the strength of its analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and risk.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares United Microelectronics and its peers revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Net Income | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| United Microelectronics | $7.57 billion | $1.29 billion | 14.61 |
| United Microelectronics Competitors | $7.39 billion | $2.55 billion | 20.10 |
United Microelectronics has higher revenue, but lower earnings than its peers. United Microelectronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than its peers, indicating that it is currently more affordable than other companies in its industry.
Volatility and Risk
United Microelectronics has a beta of 1.76, meaning that its share price is 76% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, United Microelectronics’ peers have a beta of 2.81, meaning that their average share price is 181% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
5.0% of United Microelectronics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.7% of shares of all “Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment” companies are held by institutional investors. 8.0% of United Microelectronics shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.8% of shares of all “Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment” companies 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.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent recommendations for United Microelectronics and its peers, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| United Microelectronics | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2.00 |
| United Microelectronics Competitors | 3516 | 12394 | 25844 | 1004 | 2.57 |
United Microelectronics currently has a consensus price target of $36.79, indicating a potential upside of 133.09%. As a group, “Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment” companies have a potential upside of 37.55%. Given United Microelectronics’ higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe United Microelectronics is more favorable than its peers.
Dividends
United Microelectronics pays an annual dividend of $0.31 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. United Microelectronics pays out 28.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. As a group, “Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment” companies pay a dividend yield of 0.9% and pay out 28.8% of their earnings in the form of a dividend. United Microelectronics is clearly a better dividend stock than its peers, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.
Profitability
This table compares United Microelectronics and its peers’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| United Microelectronics | 31.96% | 20.12% | 13.53% |
| United Microelectronics Competitors | -1,255.36% | -126.08% | -3.83% |
Summary
United Microelectronics peers beat United Microelectronics on 8 of the 15 factors compared.
About United Microelectronics
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) is a Taiwan-based semiconductor foundry that manufactures integrated circuits for other companies. It provides wafer fabrication and related services to fabless chip designers and integrated device manufacturers, rather than selling its own branded semiconductor products. Founded in 1980, UMC was Taiwan’s first semiconductor company. Its manufacturing and technology offerings serve applications including communications, consumer electronics, computing, automotive and industrial products.
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