Contrasting United Utilities Group (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) & Engie Brasl Ega (OTCMKTS:EGIEY)

Engie Brasl Ega (OTCMKTS:EGIEY) and United Utilities Group (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, valuation and dividends.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Engie Brasl Ega and United Utilities Group”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Engie Brasl Ega	$2.30 billion	3.30	$462.59 million	$0.41	16.22
United Utilities Group	$3.51 billion	3.64	$786.53 million	N/A	N/A

United Utilities Group has higher revenue and earnings than Engie Brasl Ega.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Engie Brasl Ega and United Utilities Group, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Engie Brasl Ega	1	0	0	0	1.00
United Utilities Group	0	4	2	1	2.57

Volatility & Risk

Engie Brasl Ega has a beta of 0.32, meaning that its share price is 68% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, United Utilities Group has a beta of 0.78, meaning that its share price is 22% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Engie Brasl Ega and United Utilities Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Engie Brasl Ega	19.40%	19.64%	4.88%
United Utilities Group	N/A	N/A	N/A

Dividends

Engie Brasl Ega pays an annual dividend of $0.18 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. United Utilities Group pays an annual dividend of $0.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Engie Brasl Ega pays out 43.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

United Utilities Group beats Engie Brasl Ega on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Engie Brasl Ega

Engie Brasil Energia S.A., together with its subsidiaries, generates, sells, and trades in electrical energy in Brazil. The company operates 76 plants, including 11 hydroelectric power plants; 1 thermal power plants; 50 wind farms; 3 biomass; 9 photovoltaic and solar power plant; and 2 small hydroelectric plants. As of December 31, 2022, it had an installed capacity of 8,453.3 megawatts. The company also transports natural gas through 4,500 km of gas pipelines. In addition, it manufactures, wholesales, retails, operates, and maintains solar panels. The company was formerly known as Tractebel Energia S.A. and changed its name to Engie Brasil Energia S.A. in July 2016. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Florianópolis, Brazil. Engie Brasil Energia S.A. operates as a subsidiary of ENGIE Brasil Participações Ltda.

About United Utilities Group

United Utilities Group PLC provides water and wastewater services in the United Kingdom. It is involved in the renewable energy generation, corporate trustee, financing, and property management activities; and provision of consulting, and project management services. The company operates 43,000 kilometers of water pipes; and 79,000 kilometers of wastewater pipes. United Utilities Group PLC was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Warrington, the United Kingdom.