Unite Group PLC Share Price and Company Fundamentals
Last traded: Yesterday at 4:35 PM
Unite Group PLC is the UK's largest owner, manager and developer. It is purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) serving the country's world-leading higher education sector. We provide homes to 72,000 students across 208 properties in 29 leading university towns and cities. We currently partner with over 60 universities across the UK. Our people are driven by a common purpose: to provide a 'Home for Success' for the students who live with us. Unite Students' accommodation is safe and secure, high quality and affordable. Students live predominantly in en-suite study bedrooms with rents covering all bills, insurance, 24-hour security and high-speed Wi-Fi. We are committed to raising standards in the student accommodation sector for our customers, investors and employees. Our Sustainability Strategy includes a commitment to become net zero carbon across our operations and developments by 2030. Founded in 1991 in Bristol, the Unite Group is an award-winning Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Key Metrics
PE ratio
25.02
PB ratio
51.81
Dividend yield
7.59%
Beta
0.98
Market cap
£2.70B
Enterprise value
£3.73B
Company profile
| Industry / Sector | REIT - Diversified / Real Estate |
|---|---|
| Website | https://www.unitegroup.com |
| Mailing address | South Quay House Temple Back Bristol BS1 6FL United Kingdom |
| Phone / Fax | 44 11 7302 7000 / |
Dividends
Dividend yield
7.59%
Dividend amount
£0.38
Payout ratio
189.45%
5Y Avg. yield
-%
Unite Group PLC paid £0.38 dividend and the ex-dividend date was 16 Apr 2026.The dividend payout ratio is 189.45%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as the amout of dividend paid divided by the earnings of the company.UTG dividend payout ratio is more than 90% making it difficult for the company to maintain the dividends and increase it year by year.
Company Executives
As of Mar 2026, following are the company executives and directors listed on Unite Group PLC.
| Name | Title | Age | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Richard Norman Legh Huntingford FCA | Chairman of the Board | 69 | |
| Mr. Joseph Julian Lister | CEO & Member of Board | 54 | |
| Ms. Nicola Joy Dulieu | Senior Independent Director | 62 | |
| Mr. Michael James Burt | CFO & Member of Board | 42 | |
| Mr. Christopher Robert Szpojnarowicz | Company Secretary & Group Legal Director | 57 |
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profit margin
25.23%
Operating margin
43.49%
Return on assets
2.14%
Return on equity
2.05%
Profitability ratios are a class of financial metrics that are used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, operating costs, balance sheet assets, and shareholders' equity over time, using data from a specific point in time.
The return on equity signifies how well the management is running the company in terms of capital management. The ideal return on equity is greater than 10%. The return on equity is calculated as net income divided by total share holders equity.
Valuation and Trading Info
The market capitalization of Unite Group PLC is 2.70B and its enterprise value is 3.73B. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of UTG is 9.64. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of UTG is 16.62.
The UTG's stocks Beta value is 0.98 making it 2% less volatile compared to LSE market index. Technology stocks and small caps tend to have higher betas than the market benchmark. This indicates that adding the stock to a portfolio will increase the portfolio’s risk, but also increase its expected return. On the other hand utility stocks often have low betas because they tend to move more slowly than market averages.
Unite Group PLC (LSE:UTG) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Unite Group PLC's Stock Symbol?
Unite Group PLC trades on LSE under the ticker symbol "UTG".
2. What is Unite Group PLC's stock price today?
One share of UTG stock can currently be purchased for approximately £500.5.
3. How can I contact Unite Group PLC?
Unite Group PLC's mailing address is South Quay House Temple Back Bristol BS1 6FL United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at 44 11 7302 7000.
4. What is Unite Group PLC's official website?
The official website of Unite Group PLC is https://www.unitegroup.com.